Karen Banes

Writer and Content Creator at Freelance

Freelance writer attempting to change the world through the magic of storytelling. Join my Substack: https://t.co/stBk8cRqkd

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Why Getting Out of Debt Fast Isn’t Always the Right Choice

3 days ago | medium.com | Karen Banes

Occasionally, there are better uses for your moneyIf you’re in debt right now you’ve probably heard a lot of advice about how you should get out of it as fast as possible. That way, you’ll pay less interest overall — and that just makes sense, right? You should cut expenses, stop all discretionary spending, and just throw everything at getting out of debt. If you can make that work, that’s great — but for many of us, it’s simply unrealistic. Here are three good reasons to get out of debt slowly.
Getting Through the Tough Times by Losing Yourself in Your Art

5 days ago | changetheworldwithwords.substack.com | Karen Banes

I’ve been writing more than ever recently, and not because I’m getting more client work than usual. I’ve actually been getting less, if anything. I guess that’s what happens when the world is in chaos. But still I write. It’s how I start every morning and end every evening. I write in spite of the fact that times are tough right now. In fact, I write because times are tough right now.
Find the Best Travel Deals With These Simple Online Resources

5 days ago | medium.com | Karen Banes

A soaring cost of living doesn’t have to keep you on home groundAs the cost of living rises, finding affordable vacations becomes harder, but there are always cheap travel deals to be found. Bookmark these websites to find the best travel deals, to almost anywhere in the world. SkyscannerSkyscanner is a simple search website that most associate with finding cheap flights, although it’s now also possible to search for deals on accommodation and even car hire as well.
The True Cost of Motherhood

6 days ago | medium.com | Karen Banes

How the gender pay gap impacts women with childrenThe way women need to plan their personal finances differs from how men need to plan theirs, for a range of reasons. The gender pay gap is one of them, and it still very much exists. Despite recent improvements, Pew Research suggests that women in the US still earn around 85% of men’s earnings, but what really needs consideration is that the gender pay gap isn’t consistent over a lifetime.
DEI Policies Don’t Aim to Put Unqualified People In Charge

1 week ago | medium.com | Karen Banes

We are a community of women who share our personal stories about how we’ve survived and thrived in our lives. We share our messages to heal and help others learn from our experiences. Follow publicationThat’s what happens when we don’t have themIf you’re looking for lies and misrepresentations in political rhetoric, you never have to look far.
Three Free Newsletters That Made Me Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Karen Banes

Member-only storyEvery one of them delivers inspiration, entertainment and actionable adviceKaren Banes·FollowPublished inThe Shortform·1 min read·--Image by FreepikThese three free newsletters had a big impact on me this year. The Wellness Dose by Daily Rituals — Great for thoughtful, evidence-backed health, wellness, and bio-hacking tips. I learn something every day; I’m healthier already. Your Next Breakthrough — Hard-hitting business, life and personal development advice from Mark Manson.
Why Getting Out of Debt Fast Isn't Always the Right Choice

3 weeks ago | wealthtender.com | Karen Banes

If you’re in debt right now you’ve probably heard a lot of advice about how you should get out of it as fast as possible. That way you’ll pay less interest overall — and that just makes sense, right? You should cut expenses, stop all discretionary spending and just throw everything at getting out of debt. If you can make that work, that’s great — but for many of us it’s simply not realistic. Here are three good reasons to get out of debt slowly.
All The Things I’ve Done to Get Over 400 Reviews on My Kindle Book

3 weeks ago | changetheworldwithwords.substack.com | Karen Banes

Several years ago, I published a Kindle book that has now sold more than 10,000 copies. It occasionally makes it onto the bestselling-in-category lists on Amazon. It also has more than 400 reviews. Here’s everything I did to get them. I used a book launch team – drawn from my mailing list – and sent out advance copies to them with the understanding that they would leave a review when the book launched. I believe there are now sites that help you with that, such as Book Sirens and Booksprout.
Find the Best Travel Deals With These Simple Online Resources

3 weeks ago | wealthtender.com | Karen Banes

As the cost of living rises, finding affordable vacations becomes harder, but there are always cheap travel deals to be found. Bookmark these websites to find the best travel deals, to almost anywhere in the world. Skyscanner is a simple search website that most associate with finding cheap flights, although it’s now also possible to search for deals on accommodation and even car hire as well.
The True Cost of Motherhood: How the Gender Pay Gap Impacts Women With Children

4 weeks ago | wealthtender.com | Karen Banes

The way women need to plan their personal finances differs from how men need to plan theirs, for a range of reasons. The gender pay gap is one of them, and it still very much exists. In spite of recent improvements, Pew Research suggests that women in the US still earn around 85% of men’s earnings, but what really needs consideration is that the gender pay gap isn’t consistent over a lifetime.