Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
It seems like a new must-have device comes on the market every day. If you’re always buying the latest and greatest gadgets, you probably have a bunch of unwanted devices laying around. Instead of letting them collect dust in your closet, here are some ways to make money from old devices you no longer use. 4 Ways To Make Money From Old Devices Trade Them
This year many retailers have had sales to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day. These blowout sales have helped me get some pretty great deals on furniture to finish decorating my home. But in order to snag the best prices, I’ve learned that you have to do your research. Unfortunately, not every sale is as good as it first appears. Sometimes stores artificially inflate the retail
If you’ve ever seen an old advertisement from the 1800s, it probably contained some pretty outlandish claims. Companies used to say that their products cured diseases, made you attractive, and more. But now there are limits on what businesses can say about their products and services. The government has passed consumer protection laws to prevent businesses from deceiving potential customers. So if you believe you’ve
My partner and I have finally set a date for our wedding. We’re planning to get married in October of this year and couldn’t be more excited. But instead of having the customary big celebration, we’ve decided to exchange vows in a park. Here’s why we’re opting for a small, low-cost gathering instead of a huge party at a banquet hall. Weddings Cost a Ton
Dollar bills go through vending machines, sit in wallets, and change hands many times throughout their circulation. This can cause them to lose their crisp appearance and get creased, worn, and folded. On average, a dollar bill only lasts for about 21 months before it needs to be retired. If you have some crumpled-up cash that looks like it’s seen better days, you may be
Studies have shown that money is the number one reason couples fight, and my partner and I are no exception. I’m a natural saver while my other half is a bit of a spender. This caused quite a few disagreements when it came time to combine our finances. But after a lot of communication and compromise, we’ve come up with a financial plan we’re both
Do you ever wish that you could read books for a living? Well now you can thanks to the explosion in popularity of audio books! Authors need voiceover artists to create recordings of their books and will pay up to $250 per hour of finished audio. That means bibliophiles can get paid to read aloud and fulfill their dream of poring over books all day.
As a full-time freelance writer, I’m always looking for ways to advance my career and grow my business. Since I don’t have an educational background in English or writing, I’ve been thinking about getting a creative writing degree for a while. Recently I decided it was time to take the plunge and start budgeting to go back to school. But with bills to pay and
Now that COVID-19 cases are declining and vaccines are being rolled out throughout the country, you may be thinking about booking a vacation. Although it’s recommended that you limit nonessential travel now, experts believe that it may be safer to travel domestically this summer. International travel could start up again by the end of the year. But with so many uncertainties, you may be worried
Are you feeling the need to eat out less? At the beginning of the pandemic when restaurants had to switch to takeout-only, I increased my eating out budget to support local small businesses. But now that dine-in restrictions have lifted and restaurants near me are regularly packed, I’ve decided to cut back on takeout. Here’s why I’ve decided to eat out less and cook at
