10 Money Lies It’s Time To Stop Telling Ourselves
It's easy to fall into the trap of repeating these 10 common money lies, but they're only making your financial life harder.
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Why You Should Destroy Checks After Making Mobile Deposits
It’s seriously never been easier to deposit a check, thanks to the rise of mobile banking apps. Sign your check, snap a photo and watch as the money appears in your account within a few hours or days. But there…
Want To Pay Off Your Debts? Read This First
If you’re staring at a mountain of debt, figuring out the best way to pay it off can be overwhelming. There are a number of methods for chipping away at debt put forward by financial experts, but new research suggests the snowball method,…
5 Smart Resolutions to Make for a Prosperous New Year
Eager to get your finances in order this year? Here's a good place to start.
Make Extra Money Shoveling Snow With This App That’s Like The Uber Of Snow Removal
The best part of shoveling snow? Coming back inside for hot chocolate. After freezing for two hours getting in a good workout and breathing in the cold air, the moment those marshmallows hit your lips is one you will never…
Here Are 5 Legitimate Mystery Shopping Companies To Work For (And How To Avoid Being Scammed)
Being a mystery shopper can be a great source of extra income, but like any job, you want to make sure your gig is actually legitimate. Because the industry is growing in popularity, there are plenty of jobs out there…
7 Tips To Avoid Buying A Used Car With Flood Damage
If you’re in the market for a used car, there are a few obvious things to check out: How new are the tires? Has the car undergone regular maintenance? What about the brakes? But you should also be on the…
This Dad Says He’ll Be Able To Pay For Daughter’s College Education With One Real Estate Investment
Buying a house is a long and difficult process. Buying a house to rent out to others is even more complex. But, when done successfully, it can really pay off. In fact, Washington State dad Brandon Turner says he’s completely…
Refurbished Electronics: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy
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Slash Your Grocery Bill With These 5 Simple Ways To Save Money On Meat
Chances are if you’ve look at your spending habits recently, you’ve noticed that food eats up (pun intended!) a sizable chunk of your budget. One way to slash your spending at the grocery store is to spend less on meat.…
Don’t Buy Apple Accessories Unless You See This Sticker On The Box
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Here’s How One Woman Makes $800 A Month Reselling Thrift Store Clothing
Kat Tretina was already a big fan of shopping at thrift stores when the thought occurred to her: Would other people pay good money for the name-brand items she found while thumbing through the racks? One day at Goodwill, she…
5 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Sticking To A Budget
We all know intuitively that when it comes to money, we should be saving more and spending less. Creating a budget isn’t terribly hard. It’s sticking to that budget that can be a challenge, especially when there are gifts to…
8 Easy Ways To Make A Little Extra Cash As A Stay-At-Home Mom
There’s nothing quite as agonizing as looking at your credit card bill after the holidays. Between the holiday gifts, parties and get-togethers with friends you haven’t seen in a while, expenses can start to pile up in a big way.…
Here’s How To Teach Your Kids About Saving Money
With 2016 quickly coming to a close, and 2017 about to start, it’s time to think about resolutions and goals for the year ahead. Why not get the whole family involved and make one of those goals to save more money as a…