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Embrace Quiet Luxury: 8 Essential Pieces for Timeless Elegance on a Budget

After scrolling through a bunch of reels on Instagram and shorts on YouTube, one thing is for sure: the world of fashion is being taken over by quiet luxury. Introducing “quiet luxury,” a movement that embraces a minimalist approach to fashion and a curated capsule wardrobe. It’s not just dominating the runways for spring, but also finding its way into our shopping carts. So, what exactly is quiet luxury? It’s all about clothing and accessories that exude an expensive allure

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Why Buying Second-Hand Luxury Items Benefits Your Wallet

Are you tired of feeling deceived by knock-off brands and paying exorbitant prices for fast fashion when shopping online? If that resonates with you, it’s time to delve into the world of luxury resale. During my recent trip to Japan, I had the opportunity to explore second-hand outlet shops in Osaka and Tokyo. I was pleasantly surprised by the positive reception towards buying second-hand luxury items. The Japanese have an interesting belief that possessions acquire their own spirit over time,

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Psychology of Money: How Our Emotions Affect Our Finances

Money, an essential aspect of our lives, goes beyond its tangible form. It holds a deep connection with our emotions, influencing our financial decisions and shaping our financial well-being. In fact, a study performed by Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman found that we make financial decisions based 90% on emotion and only 10% on logic. Financial therapist and wealth counselor Marilyn Wechter further illustrates this through philanthropy. “Philanthropy isn’t just a strategy to reduce your tax liability, but a wonderful

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How to Save Money to Grow Your KPop Merch Collection

Fangirls and fanboys show their love for their idols in different ways. While some fans show their loyalty by attending every concert, others show their appreciation by purchasing KPop merchandise. Buying albums is one of the best ways to support their idols as it will help the singers or bands to hit top spots in the physical and digital music charts. To help you get started in buying and saving for KPop merchandise (merch), here is an easy guide: CHOOSE

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Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Might Be Keeping You Poor

Championing your grocery runs takes experience and skill. As a young adult, you may encounter challenges and make shopping mistakes along the way. As you become more experienced, you will be able to pick the right items while trying to save money. From buying only name-brand products to buying fruits that are out of season, here are some supermarket mistakes that are slimming your wallet. #1: YOU ONLY GET NAME-BRAND PRODUCTS Say you enter the halls of the grocery and

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