I Took 3 DNA Tests to Find My Roots. Here’s Which One Was the Best Value

All you have to do is spit in a test tube. Which one is easiest to use? To help you figure it out, I shared my saliva with three different companies. Photo courtesy Susan Shain Keep reading to learn which DNA test is best for your money. Which DNA Test Is Best for Your Money? I took three DNA tests:Family Tree DNA,AncestryDNAand23andMe. No Interest Til Almost 2027? The rest of the communication that my kit had arrived, that my results were ready came via email....

September 10, 2017 · 2 min · 382 words · Andrea Miller

10 Rocky Mountain Ways to Make Extra Money in Colorado

If you live in Colorado, youre lucky for many reasons. First, you live in a beautiful state. Second, youre surrounded by some very nice folks. Photo courtesy of Airbnb Third, youve got plenty of ways to make extra money right in your backyard. We found ways to make money in Colorado. (These dont include marijuana-related gigs because thats a whole other green monster.) Share Your Space and Your State Whether its ski season or hiking season, outsiders flock to your state....

September 7, 2017 · 4 min · 688 words · Matthew Stewart

How a Free Car Accessory Saves This Woman $720/Year

Susan Gibbons doesnt drive much. She works from home. Sometimes shell swing by the supermarket or the doctors office, but thats about it. And she only pays $35/month for car insurance. All my driving is around my neighborhood, says Gibbons, 55, of Philadelphia. A few miles here, a few miles there. Being such an infrequent driver, she got tired of spending so much money on auto insurance. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

September 7, 2017 · 2 min · 334 words · Annette Rogers

5 Easy Kitchen Upgrades That Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are

Dont get me wrong: I love to cook, so I enjoy being in the kitchen. Its the room itself Im not too crazy about. These five projects are my favorites. As a bonus, theyre easy to undo if youre living in a rental home. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire....

September 5, 2017 · 2 min · 354 words · Christian Baxter PhD

Get Paid to Eat With Yelp’s New Cash-Back Program (No Reviews Necessary)

Yelp has saved me from wasting plenty of money on what might have been terrible meals. Now I can get some info on a restaurantandearn money back? I had to know more. Heres what I learned. Simply head to theYelp cash-back pageto sign up and input your most commonly used debit or credit card information. Cash back is not available for online orders or delivery. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

September 3, 2017 · 2 min · 226 words · David Gomez

Attention, First-Time Aldi Shoppers: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Aldi has become a staple in Americansgrocery storelaps. Have you been yet? Can You Survive 10 Days of Budgeting? People shop at a new Aldi store in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Aug. 18, 2017. Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder If you gotta wrangle your budget, it may be time to consider a savings challenge. Head in Early Aldi is rapidly expanding in the U.S. and even purchased Winn-Dixie. So, its not uncommon to find the place packed....

August 30, 2017 · 3 min · 482 words · Thomas Sharp

These are the Luxuries We Won’t Give Up (And How to Save Money on Them)

Youve got the necessities: food, water and shelter. Now answer: What luxuries can you not live without? Were all Penny Hoarders here, but we certainly indulge. Thermosoft International Corporation, a floor-heating service (ironic? ),polled 1,000 Americansto find out what they cant live without. The Internet You could argue the internet is an essential, but this poll deems it a luxury. The average cost for internet is $600 a year, or $50 per month....

August 30, 2017 · 3 min · 467 words · Christina Ruiz

Turns Out 35% of Us are Paying for Subscriptions We Don’t Know We Have

How many recurring charges have you got rolling around on your bank statement? It could be more than you think, according to anew poll from CreditCards.com. You might be thinking, But thats illegal. Companies cant trick people into paying for services or products they dont want, thanks to federal laws. However, many skirt this rule by offering negative option offers, the report says. Probably not as good as youd like....

August 30, 2017 · 2 min · 238 words · Jason Sandoval

Avoid These 5 Work-From-Home Jobs — And Try These 5 Instead

Youre still in your bathrobe, cozy after a hot shower. Your dog wags her tail happily at your feet. Youre ready to start your work day. Too Good to Be True? Yes, the Spongebob ones. But not all work-from-home jobs are created equal. Hopefuls find out theres little work available only after spending hundreds of dollars. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

August 28, 2017 · 2 min · 280 words · Kayla Chen

The Hidden Risk of Streaming Your Favorite NFL Team for Free on Reddit

Its that magical time of year once again. Theres hope for your favorite team and possibly even your fantasy team. OK, there are Monday and Thursday night games, but theyre like bonus time. The true feast is still on Sundays. But the beauty of NFL games on Sundays can quickly turn to frustration. For instance, Im a Dolphins fan living in Tampa Bay. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

August 28, 2017 · 2 min · 363 words · Bryce Miller

Suddenly Invited to a Potluck? Here are 3 Cheap Last-Minute Pasta Salads

It was almost Friday. I had just walked in my front door after a long day at work when my phone rang. Then I had an idea:Pasta salad to the rescue. Photo by Carrie Lowrance Yes, I know what youre thinking: Pasta salads can be expensive. Or maybe youve sabotaged your wallet buying pasta salad from the deli, which costs way more than anticipated. Midwest Tomato and Bacon Pasta Salad This is one of my favorite pasta salads....

August 27, 2017 · 2 min · 384 words · Angela Johnson

Affirm Loans Offer a Credit Card Alternative — but They’re Every Bit as Risky

How do you make large purchases online if you dont have a credit card? Gaby Del Valle introduces us to Affirm in a recent piece atThe Outline. Affirm explains that youll pay between 10% and 30% interest for your purchase based on your credit. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later....

August 25, 2017 · 2 min · 231 words · Amy Shaffer

Don’t Make These Mistakes: Experts Reveal What Not to Do When Investing

If youre going to invest some money, be smart and prudent about it. On the other hand,dont be a chicken, either. Dont be afraid of the stock market. Heres how they answered the question:Whats the most common mistake that investors make? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later....

August 25, 2017 · 2 min · 269 words · Susan Suarez