Michelle Jackson

There are two things that no one tells you before signing up for Amazon Prime.
The first is that you have to fight against the urge to buy everything each time you scroll through your favorite Amazon listings. The second is that it’s very easy to go broke buying must-have items on Amazon.This urge to spend was compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that we all had to stay home for a large part of the year.
I’m in good company as it’s reported that there are over 126 million Prime su...

Are you interested in how the student loan forgiveness program works? This post walks through which jobs qualify for the program and what to consider.

For many businesses, COVID-19 has been a devastating event that has highlighted how vulnerable client-facing businesses can be.
In many cases, business foot traffic was decimated overnight. Entrepreneurs who are fighting for survival are now looking for new and innovative ways to keep their businesses open.
As business owners navigate this chaotic time, many have chosen to embrace beneficial partnerships as a strategy to keep their doors open. In many cases, these synergies are proving to be a mu...

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I used to love shopping at Target, and every item would excite me. I'd walk out with a huge bill every time — and I shopped for groceries the same way.
To cut back on my spending, I started buying essentials on sale and in ...

For many businesses, COVID-19 has been a devastating event that has highlighted how vulnerable client-facing businesses can be.
In many cases, business foot traffic was decimated overnight. Entrepreneurs who are fighting for survival are now looking for new and innovative ways to keep their businesses open.
As business owners navigate this chaotic time, many have chosen to embrace beneficial partnerships as a strategy to keep their doors open. In many cases, these synergies are proving to be a mu...

As we embark on moving toward a post-COVID economy, don't be surprised if you begin to question the validity of some of the most popular financial mantras.
The longer COVID remains a part of our daily lives, the more our spending habits will continue to change. Initially, we were unable to pop into our favorite stores, head out and enjoy happy hour with friends, or attend the debut of a new play. As we continue to navigate our way through this new, ever-evolving reality, we are often reminded ...

The post is titled "How COVID Made Me Appreciate the Outdoors More."

Personal finance influencers are often reluctant to discuss race and gender in financial conversations. In fact, often they will focus on habits and avoid conversations about access. This article shares why this is a mistake.

Spring 2020 will be remembered in corporate circles as a whirlwind of change, with exhausting and exciting pivots by big business. Difficult conversations connected to brand identity and race were being held in the boardrooms of many corporations as weeks of Black Lives Matter protests unfolded.
One of the most intriguing outcomes from those conversations is the embracing of Juneteenth, which commemorates a unique moment in American history that many citizens may not have heard about before.
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Living in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains gives Denverites access to some of the best hiking in the world. But, with the overwhelming growth in the state’s population, locals have become increasingly reluctant to share some of their favorite hiking trails.
Their fear is that those favorite spots will be overrun with hikers and so with that in mind, I’m sharing five of my favorite hikes and why these hikes...

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I grew up in Boulder, Colorado and as a result of that upbringing, I experienced exploring the outdoors at a pretty young age.
But, my mom wasn’t the one taking me hiking, horseback riding, and camping. She was too busy working and trying to get through university, instead, the local YMCA actively introduced me to the outdoors and my love affair with the outdoors began.
Hiking, climbing, and skiing are just a fe...

Story by Michelle Jackson. It’s crazy how many free and cheap things there are in Denver to enjoy and even though housing is expensive here, I’ve been able to live the same quality of life while spending a lot less on all of the activities that matter to me. One of the areas that I spent a lot of time focusing on was how to enjoy all of the amazing new restaurants in town, socialize, and have fun without going broke. Don’t think it’s possible? It totally is!
Here are three strategies that I u...

There is nothing more ubiquitous in American culture than a big July 4th party.
In fact, 86% of Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day this year. They also plan to spend a total of $6.7 billion on food items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The most popular July 4th activity for 61% of those surveyed? Cookouts, barbecues and picnics. And, according to the NRF, the average cost per person for a July 4th BBQ is expecte...