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    10 Tips for Making Money as an Airbnb Host

    Have you heard of Airbnb, yet? If not, you should really look into this as a way of saving money when you travel or making extra money when you’re home and not using your spaces. This amazing concept currently works for millions, and it’s only getting bigger. The simple concept is this; you rent out […] More

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    10 Tooth Fairy Gifts You Can Get for Under $10

    Growing up, the toothfairy gave me a quarter – one quarter, twenty five cents – when I lost a tooth. Did not matter which tooth it was, either. It was a quarter and nothing more. At the risk of aging myself (oh well, I’m turning 32 next month), the toothfairy was not cheap in those […] More

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    Five Habits You Need to Embrace to Become Financially Independent

    What’s your biggest goal in life? I mean, really; your biggest goal. The dream you want to come true more than anything else. I’m not talking about finally getting your toddler 100% potty trained or stopping your husband from leaving the toilet seat up (admirable as those goals might be). I’m talking your big goals; […] More

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    If You Have an Irregular Income, Here are 10 Ways to Budget Your Money

    Wondering when you’ll get paid next, what you’ll get paid or even if you’ll get paid is a dark place. It’s not fun. It’s stressful and it’s more than just kind of a downer. It’s very difficult on those who have an irregular income thanks to a job that perhaps does not always guarantee work. […] More

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    Advice For Getting the Absolute Best Deals on Yard Sales

    Yard sales are pretty hit or miss, and it all depends on the individual shopping. For some, the idea of hitting a yard sale filled with baby items, play toys and outdoor playground items for their toddlers is the best thing that happened all weekend. For others, it’s pointless. For some, estate sale-type yard sales […] More

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    10 Things People Often Think Debit Cards Can Do But They Can’t

    Who even cares about the minor details that make a debit card so much different than a credit card? I hear this phrase more times than I care to admit, and it’s a little disturbing. The simple answer is this; you should care.  Debit cards are not credit cards, and there are marked differences between […] More

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    Five Ways to Make the Best of the Coins in Your Change Jar

    Spare change does riches make. All right, so there’s a good chance I absolutely made that up in every sense of the word (sense, cents…see what I did there?) but still. I believe that spare change is pretty awesome stuff. Why? Because you don’t think about it. You use cash somewhere, put the change in […] More

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    How to Recover from Bankruptcy The Right Way

    The sad truth about bankruptcy is that entirely too many people view it as a way out of financial trouble, but not in the way that it should be viewed. For many, it’s a last resort. A desperate attempt to make sure their financial future isn’t completely ruined, and it’s a heartbreaking realization. For others, […] More

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    What do you do About Debt When You’ve Lost Your Job?

    Losing your job is a killer for anyone; it’s a hard pill to swallow. There is fear and there is panic and there is sadness and depression. It’s not a fun situation in which to be, but that doesn’t mean that you can wallow in your self-pity and sit back watching as your life passes […] More

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    10 Ways Being a Minimalist Can Help You Pay off Debt

    Materialism is a way of life for many people. Some of us like to pretend we are not materialistic in any way, saying that money is not important and that other things are far more important. And then we get into our Escalades and drive home in our $200 Tory Burch flip flops and park […] More

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    5 “Money Messes” To Clean Up Before You Hit 30

    I’ve always been the responsible type. I’m an ‘old soul,’ if you will, and that means I’ve always been a bit more conscious of things than others might be. My husband is very much the same way. We’ve always been ahead of curve when it comes to our personal and financial life, and it’s something […] More

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