Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
I graduated college last year and ever since I’ve been living at home. Since my father doesn’t require me to pay for rent or groceries, this time living at home has allowed me to grow my savings. For this reason, I understand why living at home can be the best option. But even I was shocked that grown sons and daughters need vastly different levels
A friend of mine has been interviewing for new jobs, and she asked for my help with negotiating salary. I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life, and I’m proud to say that I know how to interview. Like a boss. Above all else, and this goes for every part of the interview process, be confident. Confident in a brave way, not an arrogant
My husband picked up an old book at a yard sale for three bucks. In an effort to clean out our garage and make some extra cash, he recently listed it on eBay. Imagine our shock when this book shot up astronomically – way past the twenty or so dollars we were hoping it would go for – and sold for over $1,800! PayPal payment
Recently, one of my friends came to me with a dilemma. Her boyfriend, who is an engineer, was asked by his parents for $3,000. They’d recently bought a summer home and were having trouble affording renovations and the new mortgage. While his new job pays well, he barely makes enough to cover his rent and loans (like most recent college grads) so giving them money
I had to jump in and answer Dacia’s question about which credit card to get with an entire post about my favorite credit card. Yup, that’s how awesome my Capital One credit card is. 10 reasons I love my credit card
From time to time, I’ve been asked for my “valued opinion” by an online survey in my inbox. As I click through screen after screen, I’ve found myself quickly losing patience. Fifteen minutes later, I’ve earned a dollar. Yippee! Let’s put that towards the kids’ college accounts! Not. So I was surprised to learn that a friend of my husband’s, a former stock broker, makes up
I recently began receiving a pension fund check from my very first job. It’s not a lot of money, but it has created a big disagreement with my husband. I see it as a raise. With the extra check, I’m making more money, but since I still work, I see no need to spend it. My husband thinks because it’s not much money, I should just
You’ve bought things on eBay and every so often, you think, “How hard could it be to sell my own stuff?” And, more importantly, is it worth it? When my son outgrew his Thomas the Tank Engine collection, I sold the whole lot on eBay for over $350. Considering I picked up most of the trains at yard sales and consignment sales, I made a
Whatever your term for dating, money is going to be part of it. And for better or for worse, money needs to be addressed before the relationship gets serious. Before you think about happily ever after, how do you determine someone’s money personality – and if it’s compatible with yours? With money and dating, what red flags do you look for?
Moving across the country or across the street is a huge hassle, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Save time, stress, and most importantly, money, by getting rid of excess stuff first. The less you have to pack, the quicker and cheaper the entire move will be. Let alone the unpacking! So you’ll save money on both ends by lightening your load. Use this
I love to pamper myself at home with salt scrubs and lotions. It’s like going to the spa for a quarter of the price, especially if I shop during a The Body Shop sale. The Body Shop is also a great place to buy quick gifts. Whenever I don’t know what to buy someone, I grab a nice fragrance or lotion. It’s quick and everyone
I’m a total foodie so the grocery store is more fun to me than going to the mall (don’t worry, my sisters think I’m crazy too!), so I was never sold on buying groceries online. That all changed when my grandmother had a stroke and lost the ability to drive. She hated to rely on us for groceries, so we set her up with Peapod
I had no idea there were so many uses for aluminum foil. I found myself without a funnel this week while mixing some essential oils, and cleverly curled a section of foil into a cone shape, secure it with tape, and start pouring. I considered myself a genius until I googled “uses for foil” and came across the mother lode. And since foil is on
Sometimes I procrastinate by watching cat videos (yeah, you know you do it, too). But it’s not just all fur and fluff – New York Magazine estimates Internet star Grumpy Cat is worth $1 million dollars. With merchandise, a New York Times Bestseller, another book on the way, a Friskies endorsement deal and a feature film in the works, Grumpy’s not just some cute cat, she’s
Dan and Penny are a real couple I know. They are in their thirties with two young children, a mortgage, student loans, and car payments. One is a spender, and one is saver. The problem is neither can compromise. Dan thinks his money is his to spend once the bills are paid and he contributes a bit to his 401(k). Penny wants to be financially
