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Melody Robinson Wright August 17, 2015

Broke On Purpose: Live Like You’re Wealthy on a Budget

We’d all like to live a more luxurious life. Unfortunately, our bank account often has the final say, and will quickly put us in check when we try to go beyond our limits. There are many luxuries accessible to those on a modest budget; you just have to know where to find them. Honestly, a lot of them are right under your nose. While, your income can limit you to a certain buying power you shouldn’t let your income stand in the way of fully enjoying life. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. You can live wealth on…

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Melody Robinson Wright August 12, 2015

Selfie Approved Skin Care Products

Everything about my body changed when I turned 30. The fat cells became more resistant, I had a lot more aches and pains, and I realized that my hair was beginning to turn gray in other areas than just my head. One thing that also changed was my skin. As I got older I realized that I really needed to take better care of my skin if I wanted to fit into that stereotype that “Black Don’t Crack” and of course, be able to achieve a good selfie without using the blurring tool. I’ve noticed as of late when…

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Melody Robinson Wright August 10, 2015

Correct and Conceal with Make Up for Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer

I have a skin disorder. Growing up I was told it was a birthmark but, let’s just face it, Birthmarks don’t spread. I have a Mongolian spot that just won’t go away. Instead of lamenting over what can’t be changed I’ve decided to just deal with it and seek out products that will help me conceal the discoloration on days I decided to wear makeup. The Step 1 Skin Equalizer is recently released product from Make Up For Ever that has changed the way I correct and conceal. I used to us a heavy concealer but now with the Step…

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Melody Robinson Wright August 3, 2015

Tips to Help you Live Brighter Plus Get $75 from Direct Energy

As children, through song we were taught to let our little light shine, Rihanna told us to shine bright like a diamond and now Direct Energy wants us to live brighter. In my opinion, the common theme here is living your fullest life. There are many ways you can choose to Live Brighter. You can go green, eat healthier, volunteer, redecorate a room, or even just pledge to smile more. I’ve chosen to live my life to the fullest and Live Brighter by doing these two simple things. 1. Worry less. There are only so many situations in our full control. If…

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Melody Robinson Wright August 3, 2015

Can Earnest Really Save You from Student Loan Despair?

Last week I shared with you all the Ugly Truth about Student Loan Forgiveness programs and basically ended by just telling you to pay your student loans. I hated ended the post that way since I’m more of an optimist and like to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Since I was doing tons of research on student loan repayment programs Facebook felt the need to populate the ads in my feed with various bank-based student loan repayment programs. As usual I ignored the onslaught of privacy invading ads until one in particular from a company called…

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