Looking for tips to help you save more, earn more, and live more? This category is all about money and money topics, especially those that help you better understand the basics of personal finance and help you increase your financial literacy.
Our goal is to teach people of all ages how financial systems work, and how to take advantage of these systems to save big money. While everyone could use more cash, the only ways to increase your cash flow is to increase your income or decrease your spending.
While we have plenty of tips for increasing your income, our main focus is showing you how to save on every day expenditures through savvy utilization of financial institutions and situations, which we call shifting your mindset from consumerism to frugalism. Anything you save goes straight back into your pocket, turning Money Saved into Money Earned.
Our wide range of topics have been simplified into six sub-categories. These sub-categories include Money Mindset, Money Basics, Money Lessons, Saving Money, Making Money, and Reviews. You can browse these sub-categories or search for what you’re looking for using the search function in the side bar or at the top right of the site.
It does not matter where you live or what your home and property look like: security is essential. You will likely spend more on your home than anything else, so protecting it and the possessions inside should be a top priority to you. Even more critical is your own safety and that of your loved …
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Chances are, if you’re not on Medicare, you don’t know very much about the federal health program. You’ve likely noticed Medicare taxes come out of your paychecks but probably haven’t thought about how much you’ll be paying for healthcare once you become eligible. Medicare consists of several parts and, contrary to popular belief, doesn’t pay …
Country music. Country music has evolved greatly throughout the years, but at the heart of it are themes about regular people trying to make it in an often-challenging world. Uniquely American, country music songs range from love and relationships, to life and death, to yes, money. Believe it or not, there are quite a few …
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According to the Vision Council of America, an estimated 75% of the worldwide adult population wear glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. If you’re one of these people, you don’t have to spend a lot to take care of your sight. There are plenty of places to get cheap prescription glasses, sunglasses, and …
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Whether you are a high school student or a college student, you most probably want to earn some money of your own. Especially if you’re trying to save up for college or a goal, or trying to save money on your student loans, bringing in some extra money every month will help you reach your …
The terms revenue and profit are often used interchangeable by people. Of course, not all of us are accountants or financial gurus. However, if you are out there trying to make money with a side hustle or small business, it is quite important to understand revenue vs profit and how that effects your cash-flow. On …
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When I was younger, it was all the rage to collect music CD’s. As I grew older, my collection of music CD’s slowly transitioned into movies on DVD. Now that I’m in my mid-30s, I have an impressive array of DVDs – that I no longer watch. Streaming has taken the world by storm with …
Buying a car can simultaneously be one of the most exciting and stressful purchases you will make. There is a lot to consider before you drive the vehicle home. Not only are the total costs and monthly payment critical, but you must also think about insuring the vehicle. While carrying auto insurance is not required …
Is there a best time of year to move? Moving can be very expensive, and at the very least, extremely time consuming. These factors are even more impactful if you’re moving any significant distance or out of the country. With the average cost of a local move being $1,250 and a long-distance moving (1,000 miles …
My first house hacking was my first primary residence. Although I technically became a landlord, I didn’t consider myself a real estate investor. I sold that property at my first opportunity. However, if I only understood real estate investing strategies, I would have never let that property go! In 2011, my wife shared that she …
