Saving money may be easier said than done. Although you might plan on building your savings, it’s easy for life to get in the way. Sometimes, the best way to get started is by committing to a savings challenge, and the 200 envelope challenge is a great option. Let’s explore what the challenge is and … Read more

Do you want to learn how to start a money making blog? Today, I am sharing a great interview with Kristin Hanes from The Wayward Home. Kristin earns $280,000 a year from her alternative living blog where she talks about RVs, van life, tiny homes, boats, and more. Kristin is a journalist and former radio … Read more

There’s a scene in one of my favorite movies where the lead character steps into a batting cage, then take fastballs to the chest to toughen up. He takes them all, screaming and grunting with the thud of each ball against his body. With the completion of our debt management program (DMP) through which my … Read more

Do you and your partner or spouse have some big dreams that you want to save for, or do you want to earn more income each month? We made a list of the best side hustles for couples to help you out. Because it’s never a bad idea to find ways to make more money! … Read more

Need some extra money and have some spare time on your weekends? Then why not consider doing a job on the weekends? Weekend side jobs are usually available to work at any time and can be fit into most schedules. That said, here are some ideas for different weekend side hustles you can do to … Read more

This post on money-making apps contains affiliate links that help us grow Clever Girl Finance! Please see our disclosures for more information. If you have a smartphone in your pocket, you have access to apps that can help put money into your wallet. Using the best money-making apps can be the perfect way to add … Read more

Many of us dream of retiring at some point, but are you setting aside enough to make that a reality? According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) latest’s retirement confidence survey, you might not be on track. The latest survey indicates one third of those surveyed found that retirement expenses are higher than they thought … Read more

How do you make money as a teenager? Earning money as a teenager can seem like an uphill battle. You have things to pay for, such as clothes, entertainment, going out with your friends, and let’s not forget gas or transportation. As life gets more expensive, you are probably looking for ways to fund these expenses … Read more

Debt can be a tricky thing to navigate. As many of us have experienced firsthand, it’s much easier to get into debt than out of it! However, the idea of “debt” is not a monolith—there’s nuance to it because there are different types of debt. These types of debt can affect your finances in different … Read more

The average commute time for Americans is 27.6 minutes one way in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While that number likely went down during the pandemic, many companies are starting to require workers to go back to the workplace. Anecdotally, just about everyone I know aside from one couple has already gone back … Read more