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5 Brilliant Ways To Make More Money Today

We all want to make more money. Luckily there is almost an endless amount of ways to make more money. See this post or this one as an example. You could also learn how to make money illegally but only for entertainment of course. Anyways, after looking for some more ways to make money myself, I came up with these 5 brilliant ways. 5 Brilliant Ways To Make More Money #1. Scour Craigslist This is probably the easiest of the ways. Simply check out the “gigs” section on Craigslist. There you will find all sorts of things you can do to make a few extra bucks. Just to name a few: … [Read more...]

5 Incredibly Simple Ways To Save More Money

We all want to have more money right? An easy way to have more money is to simply save more money. Unfortunately, most people save whatever is left over at the end of the month. With so many people in credit card debt, aka living beyond their means, there is nothing left at the end of the month to save! So, you want to save, but you spend everything you make and you save nothing. Each month, this cycle just repeats itself over and over. See the problem here? Luckily, I am here to help. Below I list 5 ways to save more money throughout the month so you can actually have more money to do the things you want. 5 Ways To Save More Money Everyday #1. Give Yourself A Raise This one is easy. Do you get a large refund from the IRS … [Read more...]

7 Super Simple Ways To Save At Chipotle

When it comes to fast food chains, Chipotle is different. They’re fast and affordable but they also use quality ingredients that have been sourced responsibly, a key difference few competitors emulate because it’s so expensive. They’re one of my favorite destinations and I’m always happy to see them in places dominated by low-cost options, like at airports. As a frequent visitor, I’ve developed some tips and tricks to making the most of my meals at Chipotle. Here are my best tips for eating well at Chipotle without busting your budget. … [Read more...]

22 Ways To Stay Cool This Summer

With summer comes the heat and humidity. You try to do anything to stay cool. Blast your air conditioner. Turn on the fans. Heck you might even head to the mall or grocery store to try to stay cool. These are all ways to stay cool, but there is one problem. Let’s not forget about how high your electric bill is either from trying to stay cool. There has to be some ways to stay cool easily and won't have an impact on your wallet by increasing your electric bill. Luckily I’ve put together this list of 22 easy ways stay cool this summer and beat the heat. Read through and pick out your favorites so you can enjoy a sweat free summer! … [Read more...]

7 Things You Need To Become Successfully Rich

Although a lot of people have a dream to become rich thanks to some lucky numbers on a lottery ticket, being successful has far greater rewards. Not only will you have the satisfaction of a job well done, but you will become rich for the long term. So how do you find success so that you can become rich? There are 7 key things you need to develop in order to find success. In this post, I will list them for you so that you can start your journey of success and building wealth. … [Read more...]

50 Things To Stop Wasting Your Money On

It’s no surprise people waste a lot of their money. But there are plenty of ways to save on everyday costs, from bank fees to your favorite morning beverages. If you’re looking for ways to trim your expenses, here’s a list of 50 common money-wasters you may want to ditch. When you start eliminating some of these things from your spending, you will be amazed at how much extra money you have left over at the end of the month! 50 Things To Stop Wasting Your Money On #1. ATM Fees Paying for ATM fees is like feeding your money into a paper shredder. To avoid them, make a habit of carrying cash or take your business to a bank that doesn’t charge fees or reimburses you for the fees you might be charged. #2. Bottled Water Not only does … [Read more...]

49 Easy Ways For Kids To Earn Money Fast

I can fondly remember growing up, trying to figure out ways to make money. I tried to sell baseball cards. I would do extra chores around the house. I even tried to start a club for other kids in the neighborhood to join and charge them a membership fee! A couple of my friends were also interested in ways for kids to earn money. As I’ve gotten older, I realize that many kids today are just like I was then – looking to make some extra money. Luckily, there are many more ways for kids to earn money today than there were when I was a kid, mainly thanks to technology. Therefore, I present 49 ways for kids to earn money. Let’s face it, kids want money so they can buy things, they just can’t go work at the mill to earn that paycheck (darn … [Read more...]

Should You Join e-Rewards Opinion Panel?

I got the following email invitation from a credit card company this morning asking me to join an e-Rewards opinion panel and take a survey: Share Your Opinion and Earn Wyndham Rewards Points As a Wyndham Rewards member, we're extending an exclusive invitation to you to join the e-Rewards® Opinion Panel and earn valuable Rewards, including Wyndham Rewards Points, just for participating in surveys that are pre-screened to match your interests. Enroll today and receive 350 Bonus Wyndham Rewards Points* when you complete your first survey within 90 days. Wow, free points for answering surveys? That sounds good, right? But are e-Rewards surveys legit? Off to search to find out. … [Read more...]

How To Make Money With Photography: 10 Ideas You Can Start Today

You love taking pictures. Going out and seeing the world through a lens provides you with happiness and relaxation. While many enjoy photography just for the pleasure and joy that it brings, others are interested in learning how to make money with photography. After all, no one would pass up making money doing something they love right? So just how do you go about making money with photography? It is much easier than you think. Here are 10 easy and fun ways for how to make money with photography that you can start using today. 10 Easy Ways To Make Money With Photography #1. Sell Images To Publications More and more media outlets are slashing their expense budgets and one big expense is having in-house photographers. As a result of … [Read more...]

How To Jumpstart Your Financial Future: A Guide For Millennials

This is a guest post from Pauline of InvestmentZen.com If there is one thing that all millennials want, that is to have a secure future. But what are they doing to prepare for it? Studies show not a lot. The surprising truth is that millennials are spending less on investments than their counterparts. Let's be honest, if you want a good future, you have to invest in it. Follow these tips to help jumpstart your financial future. 8 Tips For Millennials To Jumpstart Your Financial Future #1. Start Now Planning for your financial future shouldn't be put off until your kids are out of the house. Start planning now to have a safe future. The younger you start planning, the better off you will be in the long run. Every day you waste is a day … [Read more...]