The internet can be a great place to connect with others, take advantage of convenient services, and even find meaningful work. The internet also has a dark side when you think about scammers and all the hackings that take place. When it comes to finding flexible online work, there are plenty of legitimate opportunities. That said, there are plenty of scams to watch out for as well. Years ...
5 Unique Places to Sell Used Items Online For Extra Money
Last weekend I did some major cleaning and decluttering around the house. I've been obsessed with the Netflix Show Tidying Up and I love the book the show is based on, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. I decided to be aggressive with my goal of tidying up and go through my entire home in a single weekend. We ended up wanting to get rid of bags and bags of items including ...
Money Saving Challenges That Will Help You Save More
I love a good challenge, especially when it's going to help me improve my finances. Saving money is difficult for a lot of people. The average median savings account balance in the U.S. is $5,200. However, adults under the age of 35 have an average savings account balance of only $1,580. If you want to increase your savings, now is the best time to start. It's easy to procrastinate on saving ...
How to Find the Money to Start Investing
Investing is something that should be on everyone's financial goal list. Investing allows you to stash money away so it can grow with the market. It's the best option to take advantage of if you want to retire at a reasonable age or even retire earlier than most people. However, investing involves saving money consistently over time. This is something many people struggle with. ...
How to Earn Money Teaching Online
Have you thought about being a teacher, but don’t really have the time to work in a physical classroom. If teaching has always been a passion for you, consider becoming a teacher online. You can work from home, set your own hours and pick any company or subject that you would like. Online Tutor Tutoring can be the perfect way for you to make some money teaching online. You don’t ...
How to Get a Bigger Tax Refund (And Should You Even Want This?)
Have you ever wanted a bigger tax refund? I don't blame you if you do. I used to use my tax refunds to help me pay off debt, bump up my savings, and pay for larger expenses in cash. I did stop getting tax refunds when I quit my 9-5 job and started working for myself. If you do any contract work on the side, odds are you'll be responsible for paying your own taxes and may not get a refund. ...