Everyone can use some extra cash. Check out these ideas to earn extra money to help pay down debt or start an emergency savings account.
Studies show that participating in hobbies can significantly reduce stress and boost self-esteem. Even spending just a few hours a week doing something you enjoy outside of work, school and family obligations can help you de-stress. However, most hobbies create an added expense that many people on a budget feel like they can’t afford. Fortunately...
If you’ve ever considered becoming a secret shopper to make extra money, you probably have a lot of questions. How much do mystery shoppers make? Are secret shopping jobs legitimate? Are there scams related to mystery shopping? Keep reading, because we’re about to answer those questions and more. What is Mystery Shopping, Exactly? ...
Whether it’s to help make ends meet, save money for something special or pay down debt, it seems more people than ever are picking up a side hustle. In fact, nearly 4 in 10 Americans have one. And when you break it down to just millennials, the number jumps to nearly 6 in 10. But the key to making it work for you is selecting the right one. So ho...
No matter how well you budget or how skilled you are at stretching a dollar, everyone is hit with unexpected expenses from time to time. Recent statistics suggest that approximately 57 million Americans don’t have money set aside to pay for an unexpected expense. But whether or not those expenses are the start of a downward financial spiral is up...
No matter how happy you are with your current job, you'd probably love to see more money in every paycheck (who wouldn't, right?). If it's been a while since the boss let you know you were getting a raise, it's time to do something about it. These five tips will help you increase your chances of getting a raise. Keep Your Skills in Top Shape Even...
In a perfect world, everyone would begin savings for their children’s college education shortly after their babies come into the world. But in reality, that’s just not realistic. There’s a lot of life — and expenses — that happen before kids graduate high school and head off to college. Of course, the earlier you begin saving for college,...
The popularity of direct selling websites and apps such as Craigslist, Letgo and OfferUp shows no signs of slowing down. And with good reason. They are a great way to make money by selling your unwanted items, or to find a bargain on something you need. But as with anything that involves money changing hands, avoiding scams is key to having a good ...
If it hasn’t happened already, there will come a time when a friend or family member will want to share “an exciting opportunity” with you. When you hear those words, there’s a good chance they’re about to try to recruit you into a multi-level marketing business. Whether it’s old-school Amway or Tupperware or newer businesses, such as L...
Setting a long-term savings goal is one thing. Achieving it is another. If your savings efforts have stalled, or you’ve given up on them all together, it can be challenging to find the motivation to get started again. Here are five practical ways you can refocus your energy and make progress toward your savings goals. Remember Why You St...
There are now more ways than ever to get cash for your unwanted stuff. You can take things to consignment stores, sell on eBay or Craigslist or use any number of direct selling apps on your phone. But when you want to sell a lot of diverse items quickly, you still can’t beat a good old-fashioned garage or yard sale. And if you’re going to go th...