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
Has anyone ever told you running is a low-cost sport? I agree and disagree with this statement. Running starts as a frugal sport but most runners eventually find themselves wanting a challenge. This challenge often takes the form of running their first 5K race and figuring out a racing budget. I was there myself, back … Read more
When it comes to holiday shopping these days, shopping online is my preference. I avoid the crowds, long lines and in-person shopping drama. And, even better, I save big. I look forward to Cyber Monday (or any online shopping this month) even more ever since I started using an online savings website. Learn more today … Read more
You joined Poshmark, a popular clothing selling app and website. You listed some of your clothes for sale and finally made your first sale. Now how to package your item for shipping and what kind of gift ideas for Poshmark sales? Many Poshmark sellers like to include a gift or freebie in with their item, … Read more
Smart phones make many tasks easier – from posting on social media, to quickly checking email, to looking up the address or phone number of a business. One of the most pleasant experiences to come with my upgrade was learning that my smart phone could help me save money by using the best shopping apps. The … Read more
Do you own a home or rent an apartment? Are any of the utility bills in your name? Did you know you can negotiate utility bills and try to get the best price as to how to save on gas, electricity and other utilities? We are happily saving money on utility bills every month as a … Read more
You have seen the signs in the neighborhood – estate sale, garage 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 is one of my … Read more
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