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.
Here on The Budget Diet we have full categories and resources for:
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.
Do you shop online? Do you earn cash back for your online purchases? If not, it’s time to learn how to earn cash back when shopping online. Read my complete Ebates review so you know it isn’t a scam, they’re simply paying you a portion of the commission they earn for sending stores customers. They’ve been featured … Read more
While whipping your daily spending into shape is awesome for your bottom line, adding some extra income can give it a nice boost too. But figuring out how to do that is the hard part. Where do you start? What could you do that doesn’t require you to shell out a bunch of money to … Read more
A neighbor needs her dog walked and a few errands run, the lady around the corner needs someone to put together the bicycle she bought her little boy, a man nearby is looking for someone to help him carry a sofa down 3 flights of stairs, and the business down the street needs a helping … Read more
Let me warn you, this is one of those articles that sounds too good to be true. Let me also warn you that you won’t get rich by watching TV, but you might as well earn a little for something you’re already doing. Now that the warnings are out of the way, are you ready … Read more
In today’s economy, everyone is looking to cut expenses and make the most of their money. Working from home, rather than commuting to a more traditional work space, is a cost-effective option for business owners, employees, and especially for those just starting a business. Even if you only telecommute a few days out of the … Read more
When my sister’s office was adjacent to a mall, she was a mystery shopper…she’d do it during her lunch hour, and the extra income was her “fun” money. ~~~~~~~ In full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links to help support The Budget Diet girl! My advice will always be unbiased and free, but free won’t … Read more
Are you having a difficult time finding a job that pays enough to support your family? Have you been looking for work for an extended period without success? Do you feel trapped in a job that does not offer any challenges or satisfaction? Do you have some unique ideas, talents or skills that you feel … Read more
Recycling really does pay…it’s both earth friendly and budget friendly! Check out the stores with recycling programs that pay you cash or give you discounts. Best Buy – Reusing is even better than recycling! The Best Buy Trade-In Program allows you to swap used (even broken) laptops, cell phones, cameras, computers, iPods and more for … Read more
Owning a vehicle can make life so much easier. You can go where you want, when you want. But when the car payment, insurance or registration is due, you may be gritting your teeth in frustration. Even used car costs can add up with maintenance and repairs. Here are five ways to offset the cost … Read more
If your teenagers are struggling to find a summer job, why don’t you encourage them to become teen entrepreneurs? Teenage entrepreneurs not only earn money, but they learn responsibility, time management and discipline. Being your own boss also allows your teens to work around summer vacation plans. Now doesn’t that sound better than a summer … Read more