Earn, Save & Live Smart
Being financially fit starts with making and saving money.
Whether it be through a career, a side job, or earning money doing the things you are already doing like earning rewards for shopping or earning a few bucks for taking a survey, making sure money is coming in the door is the right place to start.
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Passive Rewards & Income (Doing the Things you are Already Doing)
Listed below are all our articles on making money, or select the category you are interested in above for more specific articles.
Did an unexpected bill appear in the mail? Or did a friend invite you to a must-see event? No need to worry if you need quick cash, as there are many ways to earn online. My favorite money-making opportunity is selling stuff around the house. It’s fast, easy, and much faster than other methods. Here are ten … Read more
Black Friday, President’s Day, Labor Day: all of these holidays equal great sales. Many consumers wait for these shopping holidays to make large purchases or upgrades of current possessions. Did you know you don’t necessarily need to wait? Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s usually a month when prices drop for a certain item. Here’s … Read more
Have you ever read a blog and wondered how the writer could possibly make money doing this? A few years ago, I decided to find out and began a blog of my own. It turned out to be a profitable whim, as blogging is now my main job, one I can do anywhere. I’ve blogged … Read more
Fathers play a critical role in the development of their children. As such, it makes sense for new fathers be allowed to take time off to be with their children, just like new mothers. I wish my husband had worked for one of these companies—their paternity benefits are just as awesome as their maternity ones. Kudos to them for implementing these measures! … Read more
Are you looking for a home-based job that will let you earn real money? Consider working from home as a bookkeeper. Businesses need someone to reconcile their bank statements, pay bills to vendors, and create reports on the health of the company. Thanks to the Internet, that someone doesn’t need to report to an actual office. You can … Read more
If you’ve been toying with the idea of freelancing, you’re not alone. Since the Great Recession, an increasing number of workers have been reluctant to dive headlong back into the corporate world. Freelancing is not by any means a new concept, but emerging technologies are putting a fresh spin on it. The most prominent of … Read more
So you took the plunge and became a driver for Uber. Good for you, and congratulations! It’s a great way to make extra money. Whether you’re looking for something that can make you a bit of extra spending money each week, or even trying to find ways to have some form of regular income, Uber … Read more
The idea of working from home and being your own boss has gained a lot of traction since the great recession of 2007. Increasingly, people are simply fed up with the corporate world, and are looking for ways to make their own money, outside of traditional venues. This has led to the creation of a … Read more
If you’re currently out of work, a student looking for some part time work, recently had a baby, or are simply looking for an alternative way to help you supplement your monthly income then there are plenty of simple ways in order to make money online. With just a PC or even a smartphone and … Read more
If you have little ones in your life, Christmas morning is likely filled with toys and hours of figuring out how to make some of them work! I can’t make those instructions for putting them together any easier, but I can help you save money. 10 Ways to Save Money on Toys. P.S. – If … Read more