2020-04-01 18:27
Disputing a credit card transaction is fairly straightforward. If someone uses your account to make a purchase without your permission, all you have to do is let the card issuer know. You ma… Read More
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2020-03-31 12:58
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2020-03-18 12:00
Felicia KellyIn the summer of 2011, Felicia Kelly had no job and no home.
She’d gone from making nearly $10,000 per month to having just $100 in her bank account — and that was f… Read More
2020-03-18 12:00
In the summer of 2011, Felicia Kelly had no job and no home. She’d gone from making nearly $10,000 per month to having just $100 in her bank account.
And that was from a friend.
We oft… Read More
2020-03-16 12:00
When Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan tied the knot, she and her husband Colin decided to keep their bank accounts separate. In their five years of marriage, this strategy has worked out well for the co… Read More
2020-03-12 22:40
If you’d told 25-year-old me that I’d be debt-free by 28 and actually like talking about my finances, I would’ve said you’ve got me confused with someone else.
Back t… Read More
2020-03-02 12:00
As a new mother, I’ve been looking forward to my first Mother’s Day. It’s a triumphant reward for all the sleepless nights, diaper blowouts, and public meltdowns I’ve… Read More
2020-03-02 12:00
As a new mother, I’ve been looking forward to my first Mother’s Day. It’s a triumphant reward for all the sleepless nights, diaper blowouts, and public meltdowns I’ve… Read More
2020-03-01 12:00
Life is full of unexpected expenses.
You get a flat tire, have to take your child to the emergency room, or need to replace a broken washing machine.
No matter what life throws at you, havin… Read More
2020-02-24 16:18
I’m a pretty frugal person by nature.
I use coupons when I remember them, mostly keep to a budget, occasionally participate in no-spend challenges, and have an overall handle on what I… Read More
2020-02-24 16:18
I’m a pretty frugal person by nature.
I use coupons when I remember them, mostly keep to a budget, occasionally participate in no-spend challenges, and have an overall handle on what I… Read More
2020-02-13 16:00
In May 2016, everything was going right for Kyle and Adrian Hildebrand. They’d just gotten married and were excited to buy their first house.
Adrian was working as an administrative as… Read More
2020-02-13 12:00
|At a young age, most of us are taught that the key to financial success is going to college and landing a good job. The truth, however, is that this isn’t always the case. Micah Janko… Read More
2020-02-13 12:00
At a young age, most of us are taught that the key to financial success is going to college and landing a good job. The truth, however, is that this isn’t always the case. Micah Jankow… Read More
2020-02-13 06:00
When PayPal came on the market, they changed the digital payment landscape.
Now, you could buy something online and not need a credit or debit card.
They revolutionized the industry of onlin… Read More
2020-02-12 16:00
Shopping for airfare can be frustrating.
Either the flights are too expensive, the dates are inconvenient, or you end up with several layovers. Finding a flight is often the worst part of pl… Read More
2020-02-11 12:00
Everyone wants a passive way to make money.
Some people start a dropshipping business, others create a blog. But many opt for a classic revenue stream: real estate investing.
If you want to… Read More
2020-02-10 12:00
When I started to take control of my money, the first place I went was online. Thanks to articles, blogs, and forums, I learned more about money management, budgeting, and savings than I eve… Read More
2020-02-07 16:00
Keeping track of your money can be difficult.
If you’re like most people, you have some money in the bank, a few credit cards, a retirement account, and maybe even a savings account.
F… Read More
2020-02-07 12:00
Car accidents happen when you least expect them.
My family and I were coming home after visiting my parents on Memorial Day weekend when our car was rear-ended.
We were all a bit shaken up… Read More
2020-02-06 16:00
Music can turn even the dullest activity into something enjoyable.
If you’re like most people, you love listening to your favorite tunes when working out, doing the dishes, or commutin… Read More
2020-02-06 12:00
Creating a budget is the foundation for financial wellness.
But making a budget can be difficult, especially if you’re not tech-savvy and don’t like updating spreadsheets.
The ca… Read More
2020-02-05 12:00
Do you wear all of the clothes hanging up in your closet or do you have a section you actively avoid?
If the answer is “no,” why not sell your clothes online and make some extra… Read More
2020-02-05 12:00
You can’t turn on the TV or radio without hearing an ad for credit repair.
Many of us know that our credit isn’t great. We suspect that we’re paying a high interest rate, a… Read More
2020-02-04 12:00
Convenience has become increasingly important to people these days.
Given how busy our schedules have become, it’s easier to have packages, groceries, restaurant meals, and prescriptio… Read More
2020-02-04 05:20
Credit fraud can happen to anyone, and the effects can be devastating.
Most of us know someone who’s had their personal information stolen and had it used to open new accounts or go on… Read More
2020-02-03 12:00
Lodging is one of the biggest costs when you’re going on vacation. It can even dwarf the cost of the plane tickets, but you don’t need to pay a lot of money to stay in a great pl… Read More
2020-02-03 12:00
With so many different budgeting methods out there, it can be hard to get started.
Do you choose a 50/30/20 method? Should you use cash envelopes? The range of options can make it harder for… Read More
2020-02-02 12:00
Thanks to smartphones and tablets, reading books, websites, and even the news is easier than ever.
But what about magazines? How do they fit in now that so much of our content is digital?
Ac… Read More
2020-02-01 12:00
Travel sites can help save you time and money booking your next trip online.
These websites will help you to easily make your travel dreams a reality – whether your plans include a wee… Read More
2020-01-31 12:00
Reading the best real estate investing books is like having coffee with the greatest minds in the industry – for free. You can learn from successful entrepreneurs, multi-millionaires… Read More
2020-01-31 12:00
Many people are put off by the idea of budgeting.
According to a recent poll by Debt.com, 67% of respondents maintained a household budget in 2019, a decrease from 70% the year before. Howev… Read More
2020-01-30 12:00
It used to be that you had to stock inventory if you wanted to sell products online.
But with the advent of dropshipping, anyone can start a product-based business without having their own p… Read More
2020-01-30 12:00
Getting paid just for posting on social media is a dream job for many people.
But for others, it is their full-time job. They get paid to test drive a car, stay in a hotel, or get free cloth… Read More
2020-01-29 12:00
Every day, you hear about YouTube stars making millions of dollars from sharing their videos.
There’s Ryan Kaji, an eight-year-old boy who made $26 million in 2019, just by reviewing t… Read More
2020-01-28 12:00
Odd jobs are a common way for people to earn extra income, and that includes me.
I’m no stranger to odd jobs. In fact, one of the oddest jobs I did to earn money was listing and sellin… Read More
2020-01-27 12:00
When I first started trying to be frugal, I used coupons, asked companies for free samples and only bought generic items.
To me, being frugal was the same thing as being cheap. It meant not… Read More
2020-01-27 12:00
The idea of having $100,000 to invest may seem far off for some, but it could happen sooner than you think.
You might get a raise at work, increase your savings rate for a few years, sell a… Read More
2020-01-27 12:00
You learn a lot when you start college.
How to do your own laundry, how to make new friends, and how to manage your time. You also learn how expensive college is. Not just the cost of tuitio… Read More
2020-01-26 12:00
A few years ago my husband and I decided we wanted to take a dream trip before we had kids.
The only issue was that we didn’t have a “dream” amount of money for this vacati… Read More
2020-01-25 12:00
If you’re looking for a way to boost your income, paid surveys can be great side hustle.
Answering online surveys for money isn’t a new concept. Over the years, countless sites h… Read More
2020-01-24 12:00
Have you ever wondered what to do with the empty soda cans after a party or beer cans after a barbecue?
While you may recycle them, you can also sell those cans to recycling facilities or sc… Read More
2020-01-23 12:00
If you need to buy something, chances are you check out Amazon first.
With its robust inventory and low prices, it’s the go-to resource for many shoppers. But it’s also a place f… Read More
2020-01-22 14:00
Most of us love the idea of making money at home.
Starting an online thrift or consignment store can be a good way to make money from home, if you like selling and posting items, especially… Read More
2020-01-21 13:00
Twitter has quickly become a grassroots way to reach other people.
In 2019, an average of 330 million people used Twitter each month, according to the company. People use Twitter to check th… Read More
2020-01-21 12:00
Grocery delivery services are more popular today than ever before, so the demand for grocery shoppers has increased.
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money, working for a… Read More
2020-01-20 12:00
According to Blue Corona, 38 percent of website visitors leave if they don’t like the layout or navigation. We’ve all clicked off of a website if the menu is hard to read or the… Read More
2020-01-19 12:00
It’s no secret that paid TV services are expensive. That’s why, between 2012-2017, 10 million people decided to cut cable.
If you’re one of the people who gave up tradition… Read More
2020-01-18 12:00
Making crafts is often an expensive hobby.
But if you’re really talented or interested, you might be able to turn your hobby into a side hustle, and maybe even a full-time business.
Ju… Read More
2020-01-17 12:00
My favorite part of the holiday season is buying gifts for loved ones. I am our family’s chief present buyer, and I take my job seriously.
Since our kids were born, I’ve spent co… Read More
2020-01-17 12:00
If you’ve tried to declutter your home, chances are you looked in your jewelry box and noticed that you have several items you no longer wear or are outdated. You might even have some… Read More
2020-01-17 12:00
Do you sometimes buy an extra item at the grocery store or indulge in some retail therapy?
Most of us get carried away from time to time. But there’s a fine line between shopping… Read More
2020-01-16 16:49
Many people think about budgeting in the same way that they think about counting calories:
They know it’s important, but they shudder at the thought of actually doing it.
And just like… Read More
2020-01-16 12:00
Saving money is hard.
To start, you need to have money available to save. For people living paycheck to paycheck, that’s a big ask.
Once you do have some breathing room, you have to bu… Read More
2020-01-16 12:00
Investing is a notoriously scary thing to do, but it’s necessary if you want to grow a nest egg.
The only way to earn enough money to fund your retirement is to save money regularly an… Read More
2020-01-16 12:00
If you’ve ever lent money to a friend or family member hoping to see it again, you’re not alone.
According to Bankrate’s 2019 Lending Money Survey, 60% of Americans have he… Read More
2020-01-15 16:00
I’ve been to Disney World more times than I can count.
I grew up going there once every few years and have continued visiting as an adult. Once my wife and I had our son, we knew we wa… Read More
2020-01-15 12:00
If you’re a strong writer, freelance writing is one of the best ways to make money online these days.
But if you’ve never done it before, it can be overwhelming to get started… Read More
2020-01-14 12:00
In this review of Tip Yourself, we cover how this savings app works and whether it’s the right choice to help you build your nest egg.
Saving money is hard, and not just because somet… Read More
2020-01-13 15:30
A budget is essential to keeping your spending in check.
Making a budget isn’t hard at all, but sticking to it is easier said than done.
You research budget tips, download the budget w… Read More
2020-01-13 12:00
When you’re shopping online, do you look at the reviews left by other customers to determine if you’re getting a good product? Or maybe you like leaving reviews to help future cu… Read More
2020-01-11 12:00
I started designing websites for clients despite having no experience. In fact, my portfolio website was the first one that I built from scratch.
While my web designing venture didn&rs&hell…Read More
2020-01-10 21:00
If you’re a fast typer and looking for a way to make money from home, typing may be a good option.
You can get paid to type or transcribe documents without a fancy degree or a ton of e… Read More
2020-01-10 19:00
Whether you’re going to college, buying a car, or purchasing a home, debt is a major part of many people’s lives.
The first step to getting the right loan is finding the best len… Read More
2020-01-10 12:00
Taking online surveys for money is a great way to earn cash from home, but it can be difficult to figure out which sites have the best opportunities. Survey Voices is an aggregator site that… Read More
2020-01-09 15:00
If you’re interested in learning more about personal finance, podcasts are a great supplement to the many books, blogs, and YouTube channels out there.
But there are hundreds, maybe ev… Read More
2020-01-09 14:00
If you’ve tried as many ways to save money as you can and exhausted your all energy on part-time jobs but still come up short on cash at the end of the month, there is help.
Ignoring c… Read More
2020-01-09 12:00
Imagine this: Mrs. Smith goes to Florida for a few months every winter so she can escape the cold weather in Michigan.
She hires you to stay at her house and take care of it while she’… Read More
2020-01-08 23:01
I’ve sold many things for extra cash over the years. A few of my best money makers include clothing, electronics, and shoes. But these days, I bring in even more cash by selling my ser… Read More
2020-01-08 12:00
More employees work from home than ever before, and the trend isn’t going away.
According to the 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce Report, nearly 4 million U.S… Read More
2020-01-07 12:00
If you’re a novice investor, you might find yourself confused or afraid of making big, costly mistakes.
These fears might even prevent you from taking the first step towards saving for… Read More
2020-01-06 12:00
Do you ever wish the things you need and want weren’t so expensive?
You’re not the only one. There are many people that are always on the lookout for ways to save money on elect… Read More
2020-01-05 12:00
Setting up a budget is simple, but sticking with it is much harder.
Finding the right budgeting system for your household and personality is the best way to stay on track.
With so many budg… Read More
2020-01-04 12:00
Four days ago I left work with an almost empty gas tank, and pulled into the gas station around the corner to fill up.
Two blocks later, though, I saw another gas station that offered their… Read More
2020-01-03 16:29
I have an aunt who loves to get Christmas gifts for everyone.
Shopping for presents is actually her favorite part of the holiday season, but she doesn’t actually put a lot of time into… Read More
2020-01-03 16:00
More than 42 million Americans will be self-employed by 2020, a 280% increase from 2018.
According to FreshBooks’ Self-Employment Report, people are making this move because they want… Read More
2020-01-03 12:00
In October 2018, I left the 8 to 5 office life to pursue my freelance writing business from home.
I can now do laundry and clean my house on Tuesday mornings, stay in my comfy leggings all d… Read More
2020-01-02 12:00
If you have a love for design and a desire to learn more about technology, you might enjoy becoming a graphic designer.
But understanding what is graphic design can be difficult, because th… Read More
2020-01-01 12:00
Selling online is a great way to make money. Avid thrifters can sell their treasures locally and globally, creative entrepreneurs can share their services with new audiences, and aspiring mi… Read More
2019-12-31 23:36
Everyone can benefit from making more money.
Whether you’re paying off student loans, building your emergency savings fund, or saving for a down payment on a house, increasing your inc… Read More
2019-12-31 12:00
Starting a budget for the first time can be scary.
You don’t know how much to allocate for each category, you can’t remember your bank’s password and you don’t… Read More
2019-12-30 12:00
If you’re looking for an easy way to earn money online in your spare time, you probably know about doing surveys.
You can get started in a few minutes, and you don’t need any spe… Read More
2019-12-29 12:00
If you’re like most Americans, you probably spend hours each week grocery shopping. At this point, you’re probably familiar with your local stores and could probably find anythin… Read More
2019-12-28 12:00
More than five percent of Americans work from home, and the number is growing every year.
With the average commute now 26 minutes each way, it’s no wonder that workers want to work fro… Read More
2019-12-27 17:15
There’s no denying that our finances are a vital part of our lives.
The way you manage your money decides how you live your life today, tomorrow, and in the future. Therefore, it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-12-27 12:00
What’s better than receiving a discount on something you were already going to buy?
What if there’s a way to receive discounts on nearly everything you purchase from your favorit… Read More
2019-12-25 12:00
If you work a full-time job and wish you had more money to save and spend, you may want to consider earning some extra cash on the side.
With a side income, you can get out of debt faster, s… Read More
2019-12-24 14:35
I once spent several months sorting data for a company to make some extra money. I woke up in the wee hours of the morning, opened my computer and stared at endless lines of numbers and word… Read More
2019-12-20 20:50
Working from home is becoming an increasingly popular option for full and part-time employees.
When you think of a work-from-home employee, you might conjure an image of someone in their paj… Read More
2019-12-20 18:39
Don’t be fooled by their size – small scale business ideas have big potential.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. According to the Small Business Administration (S… Read More
2019-12-20 17:53
In the two years that I’ve been a full-time writer, I’ve gotten exponentially better at grammar and punctuation.
But as any of my editors will tell you, I’m not perfect. Th… Read More
2019-12-20 17:20
According to WordPress.com, more than 409 million people worldwide read a combined 20 billion pages of content every month.
That means bloggers are responsible for millions of hours spent re… Read More
2019-12-20 16:00
Achieving financial goals takes a little more than just luck.
It requires extreme discipline, dedication, and repeated sacrifice. It means setting short- and long-term financial goals and th… Read More
2019-12-20 12:00
Everyone has their own motivation for losing weight.
Sometimes it’s because you want to wear clothes you fit into years ago. Or maybe your doctor said some of your health problems coul… Read More
2019-12-20 12:00
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash, a side hustle may be right for you.
With a side hustle, you can pay off debt, pad your emergency fund, save for your child’s… Read More
2019-12-20 04:00
Easter isn’t an official gift-giving holiday.
But Easter gift baskets can be a great way to do something nice and reward good behavior in your children.
It’s not only kids who wa… Read More
2019-12-19 04:00
If you’re thinking about starting a side hustle, you’re not alone.
In fact, many Americans use a side hustle to make extra money every month. According to our recent side hustle… Read More
2019-12-18 12:00
With a six-month-old at home, I feel like every day is a new adventure.
And by adventure I mean, as soon as I figure out one thing, he changes his mind, and I have to relearn what I thought… Read More
2019-12-18 12:00
Money is traditionally thought of as a taboo subject.
Most people reserve their conversations about money for the teller at their local bank and maybe a financial advisor.
It’s this cu… Read More
2019-12-18 04:00
If you’re in the market for a loan, there’s a good chance you’ve come across “peer-to-peer” or “p2p” lenders.
Peer-to-peer lending relies on a… Read More
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