I help professional women balance their desire to enjoy life now with the need to save for the future without stressing over every dollar.
"there's nothing you could do about it"
Hey Reader
Today, I'm going to share a quick story about what it means to me to be a steward of your money.
When I went to Italy in the spring with my sister and cousin, we visited the island of Capri. Having visited the island before I knew it was expensive but I have never been as stunned as I was that day. The waiter offered us the specials which unbeknownst to us were far more expensive than anything on the physical menu. My lunch was $160!
When I told my coworker this story, she said "What can you do? There's nothing you can do about it?" I was pleased to inform her that I already did something about it. I looked at the restaurant's reviews online and quickly realized, we weren't the first to fall victim to their song and dance. I took screenshots and disputed the charge with my credit card company.
I wasn't sure if it would work but there was LITERALLY no harm in trying. The charge was already on the card. I successfully got $100 back from my credit card. I didn't request a full refund because I did eat my meal but I couldn't take being swindled.
So I encourage you to stand up for yourself when you feel wronged. You won't get money back every time but when you do, ah sweet victory!
I'd love to hear if you ever felt robbed by a merchant and if you tried to get your money back. Just reply with your story.
Eager to see you thrive,
P.S. If you're interested in growing your money instead of your anxiety around money, schedule a call with me to see if 1:1 coaching is right for you.
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