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Growth & Happiness

After finding myself at a low point at the end of 2017, I decided I would try everything to dig myself out of the hole I found myself in. Starting in 2018, I reframed my mindset and reshaped my life. I want to share…

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Travel

Travel is one of my most cherished passions. That’s how I got the name Holly Travels! I have documented a few of my trips in the past, sharing my tips, tricks, and recommended itineraries. I hope they inspire you to get out and explore…

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Stock Trading

I am a seasoned stock trader, with 12 years of experience growing my wealth in the market. I plan on sharing my personal experience and what I’ve learned to help you grow your portfolio and returns. I hope to inspire you to get out…

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2020: A Year of Reflection

Every year, I write an end-of-year reflection. Usually it’s fun for me and comes naturally – just reflecting and revisiting. This year has a much different feeling for me. This reflection is hard, exhausting, and difficult to articulate. Aside from the obvious hardships we…

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Holly

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How to Select a Mutual Fund

Once you have set up a brokerage account with a company you like, it’s time to start investing. You can start really small. (I started with putting $200 every so often in various funds.) Putting small amounts in the market is better than waiting…

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Holly

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A Balance to Selfishness

Someone recently asked me about how to find a balance between selfishness and selflessness. I thought this was an amazing question, so I decided to really think about it and dig deeper. Naturally, I turned to the Dalai Lama’s wisdom for advice, as this…

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Holly

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