In 2023, managing finances has become easier than ever with the help of budgeting apps. These apps can help users track their expenses, set financial goals, and create budgets to achieve those goals. With so many budgeting apps available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. However, by comparing features and user reviews,…
It’s been a long time coming, but savers are finally being rewarded again with higher interest rates on savings accounts and CDs. Cash is King again!! While it’s no match for the 8%+ inflation rate we are dealing with, I’d rather earn 3% on my cash than be losing 25%+ on my investments. For a…
Coinstar is a popular coin counting and sorting machine that is available in many grocery stores and most Walmarts around the country. They even have a nice international presence. They provide the service of counting your unrolled coins and getting cash immediately in the matter of minutes. The current Coinstar fee is 12.5% + $0.50…
What are you waiting for to get started with filing your taxes? Do you wait until the deadline to file your taxes because your not sure you’re getting it right? It doesn’t have to be that way (well, paying taxes is always going to be there) if you just take a few moments to pick…
It’s that time of year again! Time for the kids to start begging for all of the newest and coolest bloody weapons of choice and princess costumes. Yep, it’s Halloween time again! I personally am not a huge fan of this holiday due to the fact that it can get ridiculously expensive. All so that…
The media loves to regularly point out that Americans struggle to afford an unexpected $500 bill. What many of us don’t realize is that if you’re having trouble paying for life’s surprises, you probably struggle to buy groceries and pay your rent every month too. Being able to save money on groceries is an easy…
Paying off debt is hard for anyone. It’s always on your mind until it’s gone and wiped clean. Debt hovers over you like a dark cloud just waiting to storm. Those clouds seem to be even darker when you have a low income. Without the necessary funds to pay down debt quickly, it can feel…
Not everyone has the money to start investing, or so they think. Did you know you can invest with just a few dollars each month or even just spare change? Do you want to build a small nest egg by investing a few dollars at a time? Then you should consider one of these micro-investing…
Five years ago, we were able to pay off the last of our credit card debt. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since that last payment was sent and we were credit card debt free! Really, time has been flying by. We’ve done a lot of stuff since breaking the chains of debt, and I’m…
No matter where you turn, you see people telling you to do what you’re passionate about, have fun, make money, and live your dreams. All of those things are great in theory, but not everyone can earn money from something they are passionate about. That’s why we have hobbies. Luckily for me, I did find…
Finding Amazon discounts is almost like the “Holy Grail” for most online shoppers. While you can save money with their daily deals or signing up for Subscribe and Save, you have to look pretty hard sometimes to find additional savings opportunities. Amazon is so large and are elusive with their extra savings, it can become difficult squeezing…
Your credit score is more important than you might think. It’s not just for getting loans anymore. Some service providers will check your credit before entering into a contract with you. You can be denied a place to rent because of bad credit. Even your employer can check your credit before they hire you. You…
