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Negotiating Salaries: Combating Imposter Syndrome, Resisting Negative Self-Talk and Communicating Your Value
By Childfree Wealth | Nov 10, 2022
My very first job was at a mom and pop video store (I think most of us can remember those, right? In the days before streaming when we would have to drive to a store to get a movie that we could watch at home?). I was paid $5.00 an hour and my fringe benefits […]
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A Portrait of Getting Started in Childfree life
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 8, 2022
Aurora 26 years old, Single, Female, Texas College Courses in Information Technology Implementation Analyst This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Aurora is 26 and has recently chosen to be Childfree. She is working through what that means to her […]
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4 Common Money Mistakes and Bad Behaviors
By Childfree Wealth | Oct 31, 2022
Being financially literate means that you have a good grasp on your finances and have what are considered positive financial habits. Maybe you contribute to your retirement savings accounts regularly, keep an emergency savings fund on hand and work hard to pay down debt because you understand the consequences of accruing interest. On the other hand, there are some common […]
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Should I Combine Finances with My Significant Other?
By Childfree Wealth | Oct 17, 2022
One of the steps of furthering a relationship is deciding how to combine finances, if at all. More costs are joint as two people’s lives get closer together, including housing, groceries, phone bills, utilities, and all kinds of other expenses. But these expenses can cause tension in relationships if not handled properly and without a clear understanding […]
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Cindy – A Portrait of Caring – Childfree Wealth
By Jay Zigmont | Oct 11, 2022
Cindy 39, Female, Married, Illinois Bachelor’s in Business Operations Manager This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Cindy is married, works as an operations manager, and loves cats. Cindy and her husband care for her mother and also took care […]
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Gustavo – A Portrait of Worry – Childfree Wealth
By Jay Zigmont | Sep 27, 2022
Gustavo 27, Single, Male, Texas Master’s in Architecture Drafter and Clerical Support This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Gustavo is 27, single, and living with his parents. He has a Master’s degree in architecture, but for now, he is […]
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Make Your Charitable Giving More Intentional
By Childfree Wealth | Sep 19, 2022
Giving to charity is something many of us feel like we could (and should) do more of. It’s often at the end of the year when there is a big push for giving that prompts us to obligatorily write a check. We’re so busy with holiday plans that we haphazardly give money (which still helps!), […]
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A Childfree Portrait of Freedom and Practicality
By Jay Zigmont | Sep 13, 2022
Kristi 38, Female, Married, Oklahoma Master’s in Education and Geology Educator Kristi and her husband have applied an analytical approach to being Childfree and celebrate the freedom that resulted: “We made a pros and cons list, and the cons side was way longer than the pros.” Kristi looks at the responsibility of having kids as “mental clutter”: […]
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A Portrait of Childfree Stability
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 30, 2022
Laura 31, Female, Married, Wisconsin Master’s in Nonprofit Management Finance This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Laura is married and works in finance. She is passionate about her causes and making an impact on the world. However, she balances […]
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Jacy – A Portrait of Childfree Compromise
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 28, 2022
This portrait is one of 26 featured in the new book, “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” available for ordering now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and everywhere books are sold. Jacy 28, Female, Single, Texas Some College in Civil Engineering Contract Administrator Jacy is 28, single, and she grew up in a small town in the panhandle of Texas “where we […]
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