THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Is it possible to get free money? While the idea sounds far-fetched, the reality is there are many ways you can earn cash without doing much at all. Granted, you aren’t going to make enough money to live off of, but you … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. If you are like many others, you have sticker shock when you see the prices of many of the things you usually buy. Sometimes, you eat the higher cost as you need to have the item in question. But for other things, … Read more
Technology is changing many aspects of our world — including change. When I was young, I remember the thrill of cash and the spare change it generated when I spent it. I would scour my change looking for rare coins and deposit the ordinary ones into my trusty piggy bank. Today that thrill is gone, … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. What’s a non-obvious sign someone is rich? I’ll go first; when they have no idea what anything costs. I’m not saying I’m poor, but I notice whenever the price of groceries increases by the smallest margin. After a community member asked this … Read more
There are some financial mistakes we tend to make more than others and sometimes we may not even realize we are making them. I’ve made many myself over the years and it’s pretty embarrassing but I’ll share my biggest financial mistake. A few years ago, as a young and financially-dumb 23-year old, I left my … Read more
As we transition from childhood to adulthood, there are certain milestones we all must pass. Among the earliest, most significant, and biggest pain in the you-know-what is choosing a new bank. Whether you’re starting your first job, saving for a big purchase, or simply looking to better manage your finances, the bank you choose can … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you ever hesitate to splurge on something expensive? We all have those moments when we worry about spending too much. After all, sometimes, things can quickly snowball out of control. But that doesn’t mean you should never spend money, regardless of … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you looking to make the most of your 401k plan but don’t know where to start? We’ve all been there, stumbling around in unfamiliar territory. Well fear not. The answers to all of your questions can be found right here. Get … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner, but cringing at the thought of obtaining an expensive mortgage? Fear not! There are lots of creative ways you can buy a house without taking out a traditional mortgage. From getting creative with … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. When you receive a warning from someone who is an expert in their field, it’s hard not to panic and start changing your plans. A forty-year-old man is at what he feels is a crossroads, given the advice he has gotten through … Read more