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Do you know where your money is going? No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get out of the paycheck to paycheck cycle. You make a decent living yet you still run out of money before the end of the month. Learning how and why you should track your spending can be…
When you’re on a strict budget the price of a real Christmas tree can do some damage to your holiday finances. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of budget-friendly artificial Christmas trees to help keep you on track with your goal of a debt-free holiday. (This post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean to…
How does Rakuten (Ebates) Work? Would you love to get paid to shop? HECK YEAH! Who wouldn’t like a little FREE money? Does this sound too good to be true? Don’t leave yet because I’m about to give you the info on how to earn cashback while shopping. Enter Rakuten your answer to getting paid…
Did you know that the net worth of a homeowner is 44 times greater than that of a renter? According to the most recent U.S. Federal Reserve study, the median net worth of homeowners were $231,400 (a 15% increase since the last report); and the median net worth of renters were $5,200 (a 5% decrease…
Easy Ways to Make Extra Money for Christmas Now that the back to school frenzy is over, you can take a deep breath… …AND start thinking about the HOLIDAYS. I know you’re probably thinking but it’s only August! In case you didn’t know, NOW is the perfect time to start planning for the holidays. Especially…
“Maybe Christmas” the Grinch thought, “doesn’t come from a store.” “Maybe Christmas,…perhaps…means a little bit more.” – Dr. Seuss Did you know that Americans are anticipated to spend $720 billion this year for Christmas? The average family will contribute $902.00 to this total. Whoa! That’s a lot of cozy socks, popcorn cans, and fruit cakes!…
This financial success story is from Dawn with SteppingStonesToFI.com. After coping with the tragic death of her husband, she was able to significantly increase her income; have a savings rate of 40%; and purchase two rental properties to help achieve her goal of financial independence. Find out this single mom success story and see how…
It’s so frustrating to know that on paper you make enough to cover your expenses with even a little cushion for additional spending…BUT for some reason, you’re having the hardest time paying all of your bills and having food on the table. The half payment budget method may be your solution to break the paycheck…
5 Unique Ways to Save Money Saving money isn’t easy when you feel you are stretched to the limits or you are a spender. But we all know it’s something we must do, whether it’s for a rainy day or a specific purpose. To help give you motivation and ideas, I’ve compiled a few of…
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