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According to CNN.com, over 44 million Americans have a side hustle. It is a huge number, but it's not all that surprising. Especially for young adults, massive student loans combined with a tough job market make having a side job a necessity for many (that's one of the reasons I have this blog). A side hustle is a job that you work in addition to your main job. To make that work, having the continue reading...
)Learning to live a frugal lifestyle will make you happier and less stressed. Wow! That's a pretty big statement, but I really believe it's true. Far too many of us (myself included) fall into the trap of slaving away to earn as much money as possible. Then we spend it on things that we don't need and won't make us happy. It's crazy when you think about it. This post contains affiliate links. continue reading...
“After I had my daughter, everything changed.” So many moms have uttered a similar statement after having children. Going back to work after having a baby is so difficult. For many of us, we long to stay home with our kids but it just doesn’t seem possible. We simply can’t afford it. I felt the same way. My Story My 3-year-old daughter was spending 10+ hours at preschool each day. I continue reading...
Imagine this: You are at the grocery store checkout. The cashier is scanning your items and you see the total climbing higher and higher. The last item passes over the scanner with a beep, and the cashier announces the grand total. Sigh...you are WAY over budget yet again. How do you feel? It is way too easy to overspend at the grocery store. When we created our budget last year, I continue reading...
We've all been there. Maybe it's an overdue bill or an unexpected expense, but life happens and you need to make money now. These 9 real ways to make extra money online can help you earn a little extra cash for those months when things are tight. This post contains affiliate links. Before we get started, I want to share a bit of a warning. There are lots of ways to make money online, but continue reading...