I have a confession to make. I hired a junk removal service yet again. If you’ve followed my writing for awhile, then you know that this is one of my weak spots. There are so many free ways to get rid of junk. Nevertheless, I keep paying people to take mine away. I’m embarrassed by […]
Check Those Credit Card Cashback Offers
Some of you may feel like credit cards are bad, but not everyone does. If you always pay your balance off at the end of the month before interest accrues, you’re on the right track. For me, I use mine to rack up points to redeem for hotel and airline tickets, but they have so […]
How Long Does It Take To Receive a Gift Card From Swagbucks
Swagbucks is a great option for people who want to earn extra money online. You can earn money through a variety of activities. For example, you get paid to do online searches, watch videos, and take surveys. Once you’ve earned your money, you have options for cashing out. Some people choose to cash out through […]
Frugal Ways To Save Leftovers
Do you eat all your food when you go out to eat or even when you cook at home? For me, there is always some yummy food leftover from my dinner. It doesn’t matter where I go or what I have to eat there is always more. I usually save what’s left for lunch at […]
Is There a New Text Message Scam? How to Be Safe.
Recently I’ve received a surge in text message scam stuff. In the past, I’d get something spammy occasionally. However, this week it’s been a deluge. I’m not sure if my name got on some list or if there’s a new scam out there or what, but it’s frustrating. Here’s what I’ve been getting along with […]
Preparing for the Holidays
There are a few holidays left in the year. Aside from my birthday, there is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. So many holidays run closely together. Aside from the food, you have to purchase decorations and gifts. Besides planning, a lot of money goes into getting repaired for the holidays. Find some ways to […]
Preparing Yourself to Thrive in the Innovation Economy
What is the innovation economy? It’s the fast-moving world of innovation combined with entrepreneurship, and it’s shaping the present and the future in exciting ways. Gone are the days when a satisfying career meant decades with the same company and a pension at 65. These days, the rewards go to those who can be the […]
5 Frugal Habits That Are Senseless
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of smart frugal habits. It’s worth it to study what others are doing as well as to come up with your own ways of saving money. However, it’s also important to remember that not every tip is right for you. There are some senseless frugal habits that aren’t worth […]
Frugal Ways To Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresh
When it comes to eating, I love fruits and veggies. They make for a great snack, meal, and side dish. I have been trying out all sorts of goodies from Misfit Market lately. I’ve cooked vegetables I have never tasted before, such as fennel, leaks, and baby bok choy. Aside from eating, fruits and veggies […]
My Five Money Challenges
A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you what I was learning about My Childhood Money Classrooms from Rachel Cruze’s book “Know Yourself Know Your Money.” I revealed that the way I grew up was a combination of her Anxious and Unstable classrooms. If you read that post, you’ll know that means that the […]