Our neighborhood garage sale is one of my favorite weekends of the year. I’m an avid garage sale shopper, but being on the selling side is a totally different experience. Of course, the main reason I like having a garage sale is to make money using garage sale hacks. But in addition to this, you … Read more
You have probably already seen the signs around the neighborhood – estate sale, garage sale, yard sale, rummage sale. Garage sale season begins in the spring and continues full force through summer. Today I’m sharing my favorite garage sale shopping tips. I’m passionate about smart spending and scoring a good deal, so garage sale season … Read more
There are many reasons why people try to stop spending money. It could be that you are saving up for a vacation or a house repair. Maybe you are adding to your savings cushion so that you can start your own business someday. Or, maybe you want to reduce your spending so that you can … Read more
Credit cards frequently get a bad rap. Their use is often associated with out of control spending, lost money on late fees and interest and with credit score destruction. While I agree all of the above can happen with credit card use, I also believe it is possible to use credit responsibly. Today I want … Read more
Recently my husband and I took our second trip to Key West, Florida. The trip got me thinking about what we did to keep a budget and how to travel cheap while on vacation. I wanted to share a few of my tips from our recent trip in the hopes they might save you some … Read more
Seasons change, styles come in and out of fashion, weight is gained or lost. Or, maybe you just lost interest in your wardrobe or desire a refresh. Whatever the reason, if you are looking to downsize some of your wardrobe, or to spruce it up with new pieces, it’s helpful if you can get cash … Read more
How do you buy for the person who is able to find a deal on everything? They are the person who refuses to pay full price for anything. They will hit the brakes when they see a garage sale sign. And they are never without a handful of coupons in the checkout line. Today I’m … Read more
If you’re new to buying or selling clothing and accessories on Poshmark you may be wondering how much does Poshmark take? This is a valid concern from both the buyer and seller side. In addition to knowing about fees, it’s important to see how these fees compare to other platforms for a full picture. I’ll … Read more
Not everyone wants to have a garage sale in order to sell gently used baby and children’s items. It can be a lot of work and time to run a garage sale for a day or a weekend. If you are looking for quick cash on the spot or simply an easy way to offload … Read more