Whether it's asking a friend or neighbor for a service provider recommendation or reading a Yelp review about a restaurant, we rely heavily on word-of-mouth referrals. Businesses often use word-of-mouth reviews to gain new customers. But did you know that, in many cases, you can get paid for … [Read more...] about 23 Ways to Get Paid For Referrals and Make Extra Money
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6 Best Ways to Make Money as a Personal Grocery Shopper
Are you looking for a unique but simple way to make extra money? If so, becoming a personal grocery shopper is a great way to supplement your income. Many people don't realize you can get paid to grocery shop for others in your spare time. Personal grocery shopper jobs let you make good money with … [Read more...] about 6 Best Ways to Make Money as a Personal Grocery Shopper
How to Get Paid for Your Opinion: 15 Ways to Make Extra Money
When it comes to different areas of life, some people may not value your opinion that much. For instance, when I got married and bought a house, other people had a lot to say. I didn’t pay attention their opinions because it was a personal choice and I stuck to my values. However, plenty of people … [Read more...] about How to Get Paid for Your Opinion: 15 Ways to Make Extra Money
How to Get Rid of Debt and Manage Your Credit Score
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TransUnion. The opinions and text are all mine. Many people struggle with their finances. In the past, I was one of them. During college, I was baited by free merchandise and ensnared with promises of easy money from a quick application … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Debt and Manage Your Credit Score
6 Work-From-Home Skills You Can Learn Quickly to Make Money
There's no secret formula when it comes to ditching the office job. When people tell me they want to get paid to work from home, I always ask what their skills and interests are. Their answers are the guide to discovering what work-from-home skills they can monetize to earn an income. However, … [Read more...] about 6 Work-From-Home Skills You Can Learn Quickly to Make Money
7 Best Ways to Make Money on Amazon
Amazon is, hands down, the most popular online marketplace. It's one of my top choices when I'm looking for ways to save money and discounts on things I need. Good prices aren't the only thing Amazon has to offer, though. Did you know that you can also make money on Amazon? Thanks to Amazon's … [Read more...] about 7 Best Ways to Make Money on Amazon
5 Best Places to Buy a Used Phone
The following is a contribution from our friends at Money Saving Pro. It's 2018, and you're in desperate need of a new phone. Unfortunately, a new flagship phone, like the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus or the iPhone X, may cost around $1,000, which is becoming the norm. The MSRP values of cell phones … [Read more...] about 5 Best Places to Buy a Used Phone
5 Ways to Deal With Financial Stress and Improve Your Finances
Between work, kids, bills, and debt, dealing with financial stress is not uncommon. Money is one of the top causes of stress; financial stress and depression are real. These are even bigger sources of stress when your finances change often or you struggle to make ends meet. It's important to keep … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Deal With Financial Stress and Improve Your Finances
15 Best Ways to Legally Eliminate Credit Card Debt Quickly
I hate credit card debt. It enslaves you to someone else and keeps you from reaching your goals. Finding ways to legally eliminate credit card debt quickly may feel like a challenge, but it’s certainly possible with some work. Credit card debt is an unfortunate reality. The Federal Reserve … [Read more...] about 15 Best Ways to Legally Eliminate Credit Card Debt Quickly
4 Awesome Benefits of Living on Last Month’s Income
Early in our marriage, my husband and I both worked entry-levels jobs. Neither one of us earned a large salary and we struggled to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. I did some research and it wasn't long before I learned about the benefits of living on last month's income. When you live on … [Read more...] about 4 Awesome Benefits of Living on Last Month’s Income
6 Personal Finance Basics You Need to Know By Heart
There are many personal finance basics, tips and rules of thumb that can greatly help you improve your finances. Unfortunately, not many of them are known by the majority of Americans. I know that I did not receive teaching in the foundations of personal finance when growing up and that partially … [Read more...] about 6 Personal Finance Basics You Need to Know By Heart
6 Times You Should Hire a Tax Professional
The following is a contribution from our friends at The Penny Hoarder. Tax season is upon us, and not everyone has filed yet. With the April 17 due date looming, some of you still might not be sure if you should file taxes online or pay a tax professional to do it for you. The answer to this … [Read more...] about 6 Times You Should Hire a Tax Professional