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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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Compassion Without Attachment

The concept I’m about to talk about is probably one of the most important ideas on my journey to happiness. If we were to only take one step toward positivity in our lives, to me, this particular concept alone would vastly improve our well-being….

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Holly

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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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