This month our favorite finance discussion topics were ways to make extra money organizing your clutter, the sharing economy, inexpensive Christmas gifts, Black Friday free stuff and shopping tips, tips from Downsized, and the cost of cutting cable. If you missed the most popular finance tips this month, here’s a quick overview: This Month’s Most […]
Upromise Rewards Cashback
Posted byUp next in our holiday cash back series is Upromise! Upromise is one of my favorite cash back programs. It’s also a reader favorite… Remember when reader Shaun highlighted Upromise as his go-to cashback program in his $12,000 Amazon Success Story? How to Earn Money with Upromise Sign up for a Upromise account. Earn cashback […]
Cable is one of those bills that is completely optional, yet many people have it. If you’ve been diligently trying to cut your household costs, get out of debt, or save more money every month, you’ve probably thought about canceling cable. A market research group, The NDP Group, estimates that the average family will be […]
Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Staff
Posted byOur countdown to the holidays continues this week with our holiday gift guide series! This week we’re focusing on inexpensive holiday gifts for staff. If you have employees or other staff to buy for, we’ve got you covered! The holiday season is a busy time for everyone. With the end of the year closing, it […]
Ahh, the holidays. They are a great time of year. For me they are better now than in the past. This is because in the past, I never budgeted for gifts. In January I would find myself in a few hundred dollars of debt and spend the next few months paying it off, only to […]
Amazon $10 Gift Cards from Softcard x 15
Posted byDuring the holidays, I love offers that reward us with Amazon Gift Cards! In fact, I just got my Bing Rewards $5 Amazon Gift Card which my son informed me I should redeem for a refill pack for his favorite holiday toy, the Crayola Marker Maker! The latest Softcard promo offer is for $10 Amazon […]
SwagBucks Cashback and $5 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byWe’re continuing our holiday cash back series with a special offer from Swagbucks! Swagbucks allows you to earn points to exchange for gift cards that you can use for everyday purchases or holiday shopping. I just checked my account and I was pleased to see I still have over 16,000 Swagbucks to cash out (leftover […]
As we gear up for Black Friday (and Small Business Saturday), I’m getting excited about some of the deals on the horizon. Target is selling 10% off gift cards on Black Friday this year! The good news is you don’t even have to set foot in the store; they are selling them online too! I’ve […]
Christmas Gift Ideas Under $5
Posted byAs we countdown to the holidays, we’re sharing fun ideas to keep your holiday spending under budget! This week we are highlighting Christmas gift ideas under five dollars in our holiday gift guide series. These days, you probably think five dollars can’t get you very far. And in many cases, you’re right. But when you’re […]
When the recession hit back in 2008, many people had to reassess their spending habits. Not only did the recession impact those who were laid off or who were facing foreclosures, it took its toll on most everyone. They had their eyes opened to how much things cost and what they really needed and valued […]