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title: The Plinq Blog | Mollie Macklin (3)
description: Mollie Macklin is a content contributor for The Plinq. Mollie believes knowledge is power and enjoys creating valuable content for young adults navigating big financial decisions to help them create the lifestyle that makes them happy. Mollie also enjoys funny movies, traveling with her boyfriend, playing her Nintendo Switch, and hanging out with her cats in her free time. (3)
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[![](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/hubfs/The%20Plinq%20Photos/budgeting%20woman.png) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/put-yourself-first-by-paying-yourself-first)

## [Put yourself first by paying yourself first](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/put-yourself-first-by-paying-yourself-first)

 May 11, 2022

Learn how to pay yourself first.

[ (Read here) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/put-yourself-first-by-paying-yourself-first)

[![](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/hubfs/The%20Plinq%20Photos/budgeting.png) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/saving-practices-that-can-make-the-difference)

## [Saving practices that can make the difference](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/saving-practices-that-can-make-the-difference)

 May 10, 2022

Practice some of these saving tips to elevate your budget.

[ (Read here) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/saving-practices-that-can-make-the-difference)

[![](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/hubfs/The%20Plinq%20Photos/family%20vacation.png) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/how-to-save-money-on-a-weekend-getaway)

## [How to save money on a weekend getaway](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/how-to-save-money-on-a-weekend-getaway)

 May 10, 2022

Keep your weekend reasonably priced with these money-saving tips!

[ (Read here) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/how-to-save-money-on-a-weekend-getaway)

[![](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/hubfs/birthday%20party.png) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/planning-your-childs-birthday-party-on-a-budget)

## [Planning your child's birthday party on a budget](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/planning-your-childs-birthday-party-on-a-budget)

 May 10, 2022

Here are some tips on how to kid-party on a budget!

[ (Read here) ](https://theplinq.plinqit.com/planning-your-childs-birthday-party-on-a-budget)

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