Earn, Save & Live Smart
Although any “get rich quick” tactic should be examined carefully, that doesn’t mean there aren’t great ways to make money quickly. All it takes is a little effort and some planning, and you could find yourself making quite a bit of extra money. Here are six ideas for earning extra money quickly. Ways to Earn … Read more
In order to manage money effectively, it is necessary to have a good understanding of personal finance. Sadly, very little about finance is taught in schools, even though it is likely the most useful skill that one will ever learn in the current economic environment. Because of this, it is necessary to augment one’s learning … Read more
It was April 2011 when Kroger started slowly rolling out its plan to stop double coupons. Double coupons were an extremely popular cost-saving strategy among the coupon community and the changes were not accepted quietly. As the practice spread to other states in the Kroger stable and to other grocery store chains, the “Bring Back … Read more
Now that the economy is regaining its strength, more and more people are becoming interested in investing in their homes through renovations. While you can certainly increase the value of your home while making it more comfortable through a renovation, you’ll also want to make sure that you spend the right amount of money so … Read more
If you weren’t one of the millions of Americans who took advantage of November and December mega sales like Black Friday or those crazy after-Christmas clearances, you missed the lines and the crowds, but you didn’t necessarily miss the best prices. Whether you’re hitting a sale or not, using a gift card is like shopping … Read more
According to USA Today, 69 percent of American household are in debt. As well, each household struggles with an average of $70,000 in debt – which his more than some adults’ annual salaries, especially in these tough economic times. These five reasons can support you in your goal of becoming financially stable. Benefits of … Read more
In a time where it’s considered normal to be buried under a mountain of debt, many people simply assume they’ll never be able to pay it off and try go about their lives regardless. Unfortunately, unpaid debts can haunt you for the rest of your life. If you’re feeling crushed under the amount of money … Read more
Dave Ramsey, the renowned financial expert, author and speaker who helps people get out of debt, describes debt-free people as wise, responsible and willing to make sacrifices. They know that budget cuts are temporary and necessary, and they’re willing to sacrifice now to live a debt-free life later. If you want to live without debt, … Read more
You know that you should “never show up empty handed” to a party. At the same time, buying a hostess gift every time you are invited somewhere can get really expensive – so expensive that some people honestly consider staying home because they can’t afford the things they’ve been taught are appropriate to give. Don’t … Read more
In today’s economy, extreme couponing has evolved as a new national sport. We have all seen people on television shrieking maniacally with delight as they spend a few dollars on several shopping carts full of groceries and household goods to the tune of hundreds of dollars – all by using coupons. Their homes look like … Read more