A lot of people are looking for side hustle ideas to make extra money. With the popularity of the gig economy, there are plenty of options available. But not all side hustles will allow you to make money quickly. Chances are, you probably have a lot of things in your house or apartment that you…
Everybody loves to get something valuable without paying anything for it. There are a lot of different ways to get free stuff, and many of them are things that you may not be aware of. I’ve spent a lot of time scouring the web for the best free offers, and this page is a collection…
If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money. When you can reduce an on-going monthly bill, even small changes can have a big impact over the course of a year and beyond. Over the past few years, one of my biggest savings wins for my wife and me was on…
Creating a budget is one of the first steps you should take for getting your finances in order. The process can seem overwhelming, but it isn’t difficult. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to categorize your expenses to keep everything organized. In this article, you’ll find a list of more than 90 budget categories…
While there are a lot of different ways to save money, some of my favorites are the easy methods that don’t take much time or effort. I love being able to make a quick, painless tweak to my habits to save money on things that I need to buy anyway. One of my go-to strategies…
If you’re evaluating your budget and looking for ways to cut back, one of the first options you should consider is changing your TV service. Millions of Americans have been ditching cable and satellite TV services in favor of some of the best cable alternatives. You can easily spend over $100 per month on TV,…
While there are a lot of apps and websites that help you to save money or earn cash back, Rakuten is easily one of my favorites. I only started using Rakuten within the past year because I always assumed it would take more effort than it was worth, but I’m happy to say that I…
Amazon became the world’s largest retailer by establishing a reputation for low prices, fast shipping, and friendly customer service. Today, it’s shocking that Amazon accounts for 49% of all e-commerce sales in the United States. You can buy just about anything imaginable on Amazon, and it’s extremely convenient. And fortunately, there are also plenty of…
Most Americans consider retirement age to be 65, or somewhere in that ballpark. Early retirement might be considered 55 – 60. Yet, there are plenty of people in their 30’s and 40’s (and sometimes even younger) who are able to achieve financial independence. Reaching financial independence doesn’t necessarily mean that these people are completely retired…