It was a bone chilling winter day in Minnesota with the forecasted high temperature struggling to rise above zero. The air seemed chilly in the house, so I bumped the thermostat up a few degrees as I walked down the hallway. About an hour later, my home still seemed cold. Checking the thermostat again, I … Read more

The term personal finance ratios might give you flashbacks to math class, learning various formulas, equations, and ratios. Back then, if students looked like they were zoning out, your teacher might have told you “pay attention, this will be useful to you later.” Well, this time, you don’t have to wait—a lot of the equations below … Read more

Want to move somewhere new? Here are 18 places that pay you to live there – in the U.S. and in other countries! Yes, you can actually get paid to move somewhere new and make some extra income. Some cities, states, and countries want more people to live there, so they’re paying rewards. These rewards… … Read more

Do you know someone who takes the bus to work, makes their own lunches, and never takes luxurious vacations? Or perhaps you have a neighbor who lives in a modest house, drives an average car, and cuts their own grass? We all know people like this, and we might even be people like this who’ve achieved stealth wealth! Most … Read more

Looking for a real estate side hustle? Whether you are looking for passive income ideas or if you are looking for a part-time job (or more!), there are many different real estate side hustles. I have done a few different real estate side gigs, and I know many people who have side hustles in this… … Read more

Many people have the dream of making a little extra money from home, perhaps engaging in a side hustle. The good news is that many of us have plenty of time to start creating that income stream. According to the Bureau of Labor Statics’ American Time Use Survey, the average American between ages 15 and … Read more

If you feel you are shopping too much, you aren’t alone. Many people look at their spending habits and decide that more money should stay in their bank account. But the question is, “How to stop shopping?” With all the spending temptations out there, it can be challenging to stop shopping. Luckily, it can be … Read more

Looking for the best summer jobs for teachers? Teachers, just like students, really enjoy the summer break. It’s a great time for them to relax and feel refreshed. But, this break can also be a chance for teachers to make extra money and even start a new business. I know many, many teachers who have… … Read more

Looking to learn how to get free money now? In a world where every penny is important, getting free money might seem too good to be true. But there are real and legitimate ways to add some extra cash to your pocket without too much work. This could be money in old accounts that you… … Read more

While some people have an aversion to leftovers, my mom dubbed me “The Human Garbage Disposal” because having too much leftover food was never a problem while I was in the house. To this day, I often have leftovers for breakfast and lunch, which not only saves us money but also saves me time and … Read more