A few years back, I had a revelation. I realized I was letting my bank use my money for nearly free. Like many people, I was banking with one of the major banks and foolishly had money in a savings account at a pitiful rate. I believe the rate was 0.10%, which happens to be […]
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GetUpside App Review – The Gas Cash Back App
A few months ago I was listening to the radio and I heard about an app called GetUpside where you could earn cash back for your gas purchases. I actually forgot about it and was later listening to the same station and remembered that I never looked into the app. Thankfully, I downloaded the app […]
5 Ways to Have the Best Yard Sale
Yesterday I had the crazy idea to go look for hidden treasures at yard sales. And by hidden treasures, I mean those things I can find for $1 or less that can be resold. I have to admit that I have not been so successful at this, but I have certainly learned what to buy […]
4 Ways to Leverage Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Do you want to travel the world for less? The best travel rewards credit cards can help you do it! Thanks to the magic of rewards points, my family has traveled the world for pennies on the dollar. Over the last five years, we’ve visited over 30 countries and overseas territories – mostly paying for […]
14 Items You Can Save Money on at The Dollar Store
If you are anything like me, you enjoy a good deal. Now, I have learned what things to not try to save on, and much of that I have learned from trial and error. From time to time I visit the dollar store and over the years, I have been surprised at some of the […]
How I Saved Hundreds of Dollars on My Pool Vacuum
If you had a swimming pool in your backyard where I grew up (in Maryland), it meant you were doing pretty well financially. Today, I live in Arizona, which means I have to have a swimming pool if I want to survive the summer heat. It also helps with resale value although I don’t plan […]
A Review of Worthy Bonds Where You Can Earn 5% Interest
Have you checked to see how much interest you are earning on your money at your bank lately? Have you given up on the prospect of earning interest because of all the low rates paid by most banks and credit unions? I remember when I actually looked at how much interest I was (or wasn’t) […]
Should I Open a Christmas Savings Account?
Do you have a Christmas Savings Account? Given that a recent CNBC article stated that only 39% of Americans have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, most people are not saving for anything, let alone Christmas. I want to encourage you to take the next step towards making your Christmas holidays less stressful by […]