Author Archives: Tyra

Not all friendships are meant to last a lifetime. It’s called growth and that’s ok!!!

I think of a friendship like a living, breathing organism.  Instead of food and water it requires love, respect, admiration and two like minded individuals that truly enjoy the camaraderie of one another.  This week, I became resolved that my on again, off again friendship with someone that I was extremely fond of and had …

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To Loan or not to Loan??? Definitely NOT worth losing a friendship!

It had gotten really bad. Passing one another in the hallways at work and barely uttering a word.  Contrived between the both of us,  the least either of us could manage was to barely snarl a “hey” or shoot a condescending glance as a greeting.    This was what was left of our tight knit …

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Gender Wars within our community; The Evolution of the “FuckBoy”; Bed-Wenches & Thots * We can fix this. Love is the key!!!

Years ago, when I was a devout Baptist church goer, I remember having a conversation with the first Lady of our church.  She told my sister and I that she held ALL the power in her household and she did it by convincing the Pastor that he was the King of the Castle.  She said …

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Stop Shopping and Sell Something!!!

One of the reasons that I started this page was to give tips and advice about how we all can be better with our money. I’m certainly not perfect and the reason that I call myself the FRUGAL Wannabe is because I’m always aspiring to be frugal, though I will admit to falling short occasionally. …

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Will Social Security Really Run Out of Money?

Will Social Security Really Run Out of Money? This may be of little interest to you now. Yep, while you are young and active with money in your pocket, I’m guessing that planning for your future as a retired senior citizen is low on your list of priorities. Well, I’m here to give you some …

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The Frugal Wannabe Anti-Shopping Checklist

The Frugal Wannabe Anti-Shopping Checklist:   1. Avoid the store that makes you say “I really love this store”. You know the store that has all the bright colors and every little item that draws your attention. The store that you can’t spend less than $75 in. Yes! That store. Stay away from there. For …

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Are you making the most of your financial windfalls?

Are you making the most of your financial windfalls? A financial windfall is a large amount of money that falls in your lap for whatever reason. You may consider it a financial windfall when you receive a large income tax refund, you might even win a large amount of money in the lottery. Whatever the …

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