Should I pay off debt or travel first? There’s a narrative we’ve all heard at some point on financial blogs like this one: Pay down what you owe, then you can enjoy experiences like travel and dining out. On the surface, the stance seems clear and undebatable. But life is not black and white. In… Read more
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Side Hustles Explored: Make Money By Renting Your Car Out
I realize I haven’t mentioned any side hustle opportunities in a while. So I’m back with another interesting way to earn money – this time with your car! If you work from home, don’t use your car much, or are trying to downsize to become a one-car family, you may be interested in renting your… Read more
Why You Should Sign Up With CreditKarma If You Haven’t Already
CreditKarma has been around for almost 20 years, and has grown in popularity in the last decade or so. But, should you be using CreditKarma on your personal finance journey? Here’s our honest CreditKarma review. The main feature that CreditKarma offers is its ability to provide you with free credit reports and scores. These consist… Read more
Best Stay at Home Mom Jobs For 2024
Looking to stay at home and make money? Whether you’re a stay at home parent or spouse, you may be interested in ways to earn an income part-time. Being a stay-at-home mom is one of the most rewarding jobs and it’s something I longed for when my son was young. I wanted to be there… Read more
How to Make Money Without a Job
Let’s be honest, times have gotten hard for many. And with rising inflation, constant layoffs, and having to jump through a bunch of different hoops just to get an interview, many people are worried about money. But what happens when you’re unemployed and still need to pay your bills? Or maybe you’re unable to work… Read more
15+ Apps For Freebies
In this digital age where our smartphones have become an extension of our everyday lives, apps have transformed how we live, work, and play. Millions of apps exist and I personally like to limit how many apps I download since there’s one for everything it seems. However, apps for freebies are some of the best… Read more
Frugal Meal Ideas That Are Easy to Prep
This post is by our regular contributor, Angelique. Food is at the center of our lives. Each day we make meal choices that nourish our bodies or indulge our cravings. While we all love a great meal, our budget and time constraints can sometimes leave us with a lack of desirable culinary options. Creating a… Read more
Best Clean Eating Grocery List for Newbies
It seems that you can’t go anywhere today without hearing about a new eating plan that is supposed to get your health in the ultimate shape. From keto to the Mediterranean diet to Paleo, the options seem endless and can be overwhelming! Having tried many types of meal plans in search of what suits my… Read more
Birthday Freebies Roundup
I thought it would be fun to create this roundup of free things to do and eat on your birthday. I’ve updated the list by checking to make sure all the current offers are still valid, added some new offers to some of the categories and created a new section specifically for kids. There are… Read more
70 Ways to Save More Money While Living Paycheck to Paycheck
We’ve all lived paycheck to paycheck at one point in our lives. But things don’t have to be this way forever. By saving more, you can increase your financial stability and work toward breaking free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Most people fall for the myth that saving money has to be a drastic action but… Read more