Do You Want To Build Credit?
Do you know what to do to build credit and establish yourself as a good credit risk? Believe it or not, the way you approach a small...
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9 Things to Know Before You Sell Your Home for a Camper Van
Who hasn’t thought of selling their home and traveling the country? When it’s cold in the Midwest, you can drive to the South. If you need... more →
Steps to Flatten the YNAB Learning Curve
You Need a Budget (YNAB) is my favorite budgeting software. I tried several after I abandoned my paper budgeting system, and YNAB is the one... more →
How to Attract Good Tenants to Your Rental Property
Good tenants can make being a landlord a breeze. They pay on time, let you know promptly when something breaks, and take care of your property... more →
5 Tax Mistakes We Made Each Year
For the first ten years of our marriage, my husband and I filed out our taxes using a software program, which was often a frustrating experience.... more →
How to Spot and Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
Do you know how to spot and avoid credit card skimmers? These devices are responsible for a high amount of credit card and debit card... more →
Strategies to Set Up Adult Teens For Financial Success
When your child turns 18 and becomes an adult, that’s the perfect opportunity to spend a day or two setting him up for a bright financial... more →
4 Effective Ways to Collect Money from a Borrower
When I was a college student, I shared an apartment with two graduate students. We each put one of the utilities in our names, and then we paid... more →
Best Financial Advice When You’re in Your 20s
Being in your twenties is an exciting time in life. By your mid-20s, you may have gotten your degree and gotten your first real job. You’re... more →
4 Smart Things to Do After Payday
If you’re a budgeting nerd like me, nothing beats payday. I derive such satisfaction from having a budget prepared and filling each line item... more →
How Should You Handle Cash Gifts When You’re Broke?
If you were lucky this Christmas, you likely got a variety of Christmas gifts, perhaps including cash. However, if you sometimes need to ask... more →
Financial Benefits of a Social Media Cleanse
As wonderful as social media can be, it also has a dark side. Social media can affect our mental health. We see everyone living their best lives... more →
The Best Credit Cards for Cash Back for Groceries
The price of groceries is soaring. “Food prices overall rose 4.6% since September 2020,” but “meats, poultry, fish, and eggs had the highest... more →
Hacks that Will Erase Bad Credit Instantly
Do you have bad credit? If so, you may be denied loans or pay a higher interest rate than those with a better credit score. If you know you... more →
4 Free Ways To Protect Your Identity
Nearly 12 years ago, I discovered that my identity was compromised, and someone had placed over $1,000 in fraudulent charges. I was upset and... more →
How to Invest in Trucking without Driving
Truck drivers have a challenging job. They must drive for hours on end and through all types of weather conditions. They must be able to successfully... more →
Commodity Trading Books for Beginners
Often people choose to use a financial planner despite the cost because they feel overwhelmed learning how to invest. However, many resources... more →
How Much Can You Earn from the Quora Partner Program?
You’ve likely conducted an internet search and, like many Internet users, stumbled upon an answer in Quora. After all, Quora gets over... more →
Do Good Grades Equate to Good Jobs?
“I got straight A’s! Gimme the job!” Don’t say this unless you want to be laughed out of the interview. One day (or perhaps even... more →
How to Find the Amount You Get Back from Taxes
The average American gets back over $2,000 a year as a federal income tax refund, which they appreciate. Many Americans like getting a large... more →
How to Make Money With Bank Promotions
Bank promos and bank bonuses might be my favorite side hustle. At one point, I had a quarterly schedule for opening new accounts with different... more →
