Month: 2018

7 Ways to Earn Extra Money from Your Home

Your home is probably one of your largest expenses. You pay rent or a mortgage, bills, repairs, insurance and more. But, what if you could use your home to earn …

5 Organizations That Offer Free or Discounted Vacations for Veterans

In order to serve our country, soldiers spend years living and in working in far-flung places, thousands of miles from their homes. They must wake up early, perform difficult drills …

Want to Save Money on Travel? Try This Cheap Frequent Flyer Program

Normally, I would usually recommend shopping around to find the best price. However, sometimes loyalty can work in your favor – thanks to the benefits you can score from airline …

Don’t Let Valentine’s Day Break the Bank: 9 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas

Can’t afford to take your other half to Paris for Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry, that’s a total cliché anyway. Instead, here are 9 fun and frugal dates you can enjoy …

7 Things You Need to Know Before You Make a 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal

It’s not usually a good idea to withdraw money from your retirement fund before you turn 59½ years old. This decision comes with large penalty fine and has the potential …

Plan Your Own Funeral – Experts Say It’s the Best Way to Save Money

You’ve might’ve heard of people writing their own obituary, but what about planning their own funeral? Due to limited price transparency in the funeral industry, experts are saying it’s the …

Equifax Is Giving You 5 Extra Months to Freeze Your Credit for Free

Remember last year when Equifax had a data breach? The personal information of more than 145 million people was stolen by fraudsters who lurk on the dark web – the …

10 Ways Retirees Can Live Comfortably with Fewer Funds

Almost one-third of U.S heads of households aged 55 and older have zero retirement savings. With pensions on the decline, retirees have smaller nest eggs than ever before – but …

4 Smart Ways To Save Money In 2018

Would you like to live a debt-free life, pay off your mortgage and spend less on car insurance? Today, we’re discussing discounts and government programs that could help you save …

11 Money-Saving Tips for Military Service Members

By choosing to serve in the military, you are choosing a career like no other. The discipline and dedication it takes to work a job like this will challenge you …

5 Things You Need to Be Aware of Before Taking a Reverse Mortgage

No one hesitates when taking out a regular mortgage – so why do reverse mortgages get such a bad reputation? In the right situation, the benefits of a reverse mortgage …

3 Ways to Avoid Charging Medical Bills You Can’t Afford to a Credit Card

Just like many Americans, as soon as Tina Ortega started to feel mouth pain, she visited the dentist. One root canal later, she was $500 out of pocket even though …