Starting a side hustle can be a wise decision for various reasons, such as getting out of debt, increasing savings, or financing enjoyable activities like going on vacation. Furthermore, pursuing a side hustle can occasionally serve as a gatekeeper to reach your desired lifestyle. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business or traveling…
Working from home jobs have become very popular lately with all of the opportunities out there and the faster internet running through our society. It’s becoming a reality for more and more who are able to support themselves while working from home. Have you fallen for a work from home scam in the past but…
It’s Monday and I think I am going to go a little personal today. The purpose of Debt Roundup is to show you that we are all human and we make mistakes. We also have to learn from those mistakes and grow. If we don’t, then we are going to make the same mistakes over and over again. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to repeat failure. I only like to repeat my successes. On that note, I want to share one of my biggest money mistakes. I would say it is embarrassing, but stuff happens and I just learn how to deal with it.
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,…
The S&P 500 is a stock market index that measures the performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is widely regarded as a benchmark for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market. Investors often use the S&P 500 as a way to gauge the health of the…
The secret to becoming wealthy is spending less than you earn, but what do you with that extra money? You can keep it under your mattress or a free checking account. However, you might not earn passive income with either of these two options so you can make money while sleep. Instead, you should consider…
I’ve never been one to settle for high cell phone bills. Over the years I have been on Verizon, Straight Talk, AT&T, T-Mobile, Republic Wireless, and Cricket Wireless (who I was on before switching). In a recent effort to reduce my monthly costs, I decided to try out Mint Mobile. Here is my experience and…
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…
Owning a home is part of many people’s financial dreams. But we often see the same question over and over again, which is “how much house can I afford?“ So we decided to include this one in our money shorts series that quickly answers the question for you. So, How much House Can Your Afford?…
If you’re interested in saving money, you should have an emergency fund. So what is it and how do you create one? Plain and simple, an emergency fund is money you have set aside in case of an emergency. These can range from an unexpected bill, car repair, home repair, medical bill, job loss, etc….
Making extra money is the best way to change your financial situation. The good thing is that in our current time, there are so many ways to earn extra money through the classic side hustle. Basically this is a “job” you do on the side of your main job. You can earn money with your…
It’s back to school season my friends. If you have kids in school, then you know about this lovely time. The school lists are out and you need to head out to get supplies if you haven’t already. What happens if you don’t get a school list though? Do you know what school supplies you…
