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The Best Moments of My Broken Coin in 2012

Posted by Aloysa on December 31st, 2012

This blog was created in 2011. Today, 172 posts and 3,215 comments later, I should admit that a year of blogging was not bad. I am a person who gets very excited about new projects, and usually I dive into new challenges with everything I have. My Broken Coin was no exception. I wrote and commented like crazy, and even managed to write guest posts. You know, all that right stuff you are supposed to do when you start a blog.

Those of you who are still reading me after all the ups and downs of this blog, I owe you(…)

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Things I Learned About Myself in November

Posted by Aloysa on December 3rd, 2012

Last month I decided to explore a different realm of writing besides blogging, and I joined NaNoWrimo. I was writing a novel. In one month. Yeah, I know what you are thinking.

During this one month I not only attempted to write a novel, I also did some self-analysis, self-exploration and self-beating. As usual, I multitasked.

I also re-evaluated my opinions about certain writers. My respect for those who start to write a novel and actually finish it grew exponentially. I gained huge respect for Stephanie Meyer and her nauseatingly cheesy Twilight saga. At least, she was able to produce over 100K(…)

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NaNoWriMo: I Am Writing a Novel

Posted by Aloysa on November 13th, 2012

If you are wondering what the hell happened to me, you might be surprised to find out that I switched from writing about personal finance to writing fiction. At least for the month of November. I am doing NaNoWriMo, and it is already kicking my butt big time. If your next question is what the hell is NaNoWriMo, you can find the long answer here. The short answer is that November is the National Novel Writing Month.

I wanted to participate in NaNoWriMo in 2011. I never made it because in October 2011 I launched My Broken Coin, and it has(…)

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Why Personal Finance Blogs Became a Cliché

Posted by Aloysa on July 12th, 2012

What topics are trending nowadays in the personal finance blogosphere? Let’s see:

Steps on how to get out of debt;
To pay off debt or save for an emergency;
How to save on utilities;
What is more efficient a debt snowball or snowflake (would anyone like a snow shovel?)
Why saving for retirement is important;
How to stick to a budget.

The more I read, the less I believe that not eating out will increase my retirement savings and will help me stick to the budget while saving on utilities. You get the picture, right?

I believe that because of the enormous surplus, the constant flood of so(…)

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Reading Salon and March Blog Update

Posted by Aloysa on March 31st, 2012

March was an amazing month. A lot of great things happened to my blog. A lot of great articles surfaced in the blogosphere. Let’s read first!
Reading Salon: Favoritism Edition
I am going to be really selfish this time and recommend some of my favorites. Why? Because they rock, they inspire, they provoke, and they simply are amazing. Don’t take it personally if you don’t see yourself listed. You are still my favorite. I simply run out of time.

American Debt Project talks about Blogging History X: What Every Blogger Needs to Know. If you are into blogging, it is a must read.

101 Centavos is his usual(…)

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20 Things Bloggers Should Stop Doing

Posted by Aloysa on March 9th, 2012

Corey from Passive Income to Retire decided to help new bloggers. He issued a Beginner Blogger Challenge that is supposed to help beginner bloggers to navigate the world of blogging. Of course I could not resist joining the challenge because I feel that I might be able to help some new bloggers with a good piece of advice.

I’ve been blogging on and off for about a year and a half. I opened a lot of blogs. I have closed a lot of blogs. I hope that by now I have a few things to share. If you want to find(…)

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Reading Salon and February Blog Update

Posted by Aloysa on March 5th, 2012

I have a lot of good articles and exciting blog news to share with you, so without any further ado I proceed to
Reading Salon
Your Finances Simplified is asking a very important question Hiring A Financial Planner? 5 Good Reasons Why You Should.

So Over Debt amazes us not only with her writing ability but with her productivity as well in There’s Someone I’d Like You to Meet. That someone might help you in the future more than you think. Head over and see for yourself!

Ultimate Smart Money surprises us with Jeremy Lin Rookie Autographed Card Sold for $21,580.00 Really?! Get my autographs today, people. Who knows(…)

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Reading Salon and January Blog Updates

Posted by Aloysa on January 30th, 2012

The cold I had all week long (and I still have some residue!) landed me home, in bed, and allowed me to browse personal finance blogs more than usual. What else is there to do when you are sick, in bed, and have a lot of time on your hands? Writing requires thinking, and I was not up to any thinking last week. So, I read!
Reading Salon
Having trouble with keeping up with your grocery list? Good Cents Savings will help you, recommending 3 Ways To Manage Your Grocery List.

The Dog Ate My Wallet is always a good read. This time she(…)

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