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.
Unless something goes wrong, most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our bank. But even when everything is going smoothly, it’s good to periodically evaluate your bank and the services you use there to make sure it’s helping you reach your financial goals. If not, it’s probably time to break up with your bank. How Long Has i...
We love a good side hustle for making some extra cash. But did you know there might be extra money to add back into your budget hiding in plain sight? It might not be common knowledge, but many routine bills are up for negotiation. In many cases, all it takes is a few minutes of research and a phone call to cut your monthly bills or achieve a lower...
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...
If you have kids, you're either about to start or have already been back-to-school shopping for this school year. That means your home is filled with an influx of new clothes, shoes, sporting equipment and more. If your kids' rooms are overflowing and your storage closets are bursting at the seams, it's the perfect time to sort through things and g...
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,...
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