A Space to Take a Breath & a Step Towards Wellness
Here at Breathing Room, we love to share information, tips, and tricks with you all. Our hope is that the things we share help you to save money, live well, eat healthily, reduce stress, and more! It can be difficult to do these sorts of things all on our own, so today I thought I …
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk about some ways we can save some green! Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com Before I jump into my money-saving tips, I do want to mention one caveat. Many people are dealing with significant financial struggles at the moment and while the tips in this post might …
Did you ever think – why do I need health insurance? When you are young, you may consider this question usually due to the fact that you don’t use your health insurance as much. You might also consider this question when your finances are limited. Let me spend some time sharing why you need health …
Written by: Frank Furr For many people, the biggest burden of their 20s (and maybe even their 30s and 40s!) will be student loan debt. There are many ways to repay your loans and you may even be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Student loan forgiveness is definitely the best option and is most people’s …
Every year, billions of dollars in tax credits go unclaimed. Could you be one of the 5 million eligible taxpayers who could receive extra money? Don’t miss out! Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com What is the Earned Income Tax Credit? The Earned Income Tax Credit, also called the EITC, is a benefit for working …
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What do you do with your money? How does it make you feel when you have money, or when you don’t have money? Everyone is different! Money is a resource, something we use to obtain the items we need or want. However, who we are with money is also a reflection of our values, our …
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As I wrote this blog, the east coast of the United States was hit with a major snowstorm. The room that I work in has several windows and I can see the trees and bushes move back and forth, while the wind howls over the top of the house. This is also the time of …
Think about an average day for your family -- how many hours do you and your family members spend in front of screens? If you’re anything like me, doing the math might yield a surprisingly high number of hours. Thinking about using the computer for work, using a phone for communication and social media, using …
So you’ve received your credit card statement and you over-spent this year. After the holidays, some of us experience the post-holiday shock. In January when the credit card bills arrive in the mail, this shock comes from the realization that you spent too much money eating out, buying gifts, and you really overdid it this …
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