5 Expert Landscaping Tips for Maintaining a Gorgeous Yard on a Budget

Professional lawn care can cost$100-$200 per month. Here are five pro tips for landscaping on a budget. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. Willis administers three treatments to his lawn throughout the year. In early spring, he puts downseed and fertilizer. A pair of aerating shoes cost[s] around $50, he notes....

February 14, 2017 · 2 min · 319 words · Jessica Warner

Immortalize Your Incredible Valentine’s Day With This Shutterfly Freebie

Take a million adorable selfies with your Valentine? Dont let them linger on your camera print em out! Shutterflyis celebrating Valentines Day with a Be Ours sale through Wednesday, Feb. 15. Use promo code15OFFto receive $15 off an order of at least $15 at checkout. Photo books start at $15.99, and prints start at 15 cents each. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

February 14, 2017 · 1 min · 149 words · Amy Ramirez

Identity Theft Wrecked My Credit Score. Here’s How I Got It Back Above 700

True story: Someone opened an AT&T account in my name. Not recognizing the charges and not knowing any better, I simply didnt pay them. Soon, the account was in collections. Besides, it was only like $300. How much could that possibly affect me? To be honest, my initial motivator was the never-ending stream of phone calls from the collections agency. Turns out $300 can be a really big deal, after all....

February 13, 2017 · 2 min · 352 words · Robert Sandoval

7 Responsible Ways I’m Using My Tax Refund to Make Me Even More Money

That means this spring, Ill receive my biggest tax return ever. I remember hearing my parents earmark their tax returns each year, usually for home renovations. I was always astounded byhow muchthey were getting back. For most of my 20s, I was either a barista or an aspiring writer. Those dont pay well, ergo, I didnt pay much into or receive much in returnfromtaxes. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

February 10, 2017 · 3 min · 524 words · Eddie Mayo

Amazon is Hiring Seasonal Reps to Work From Home and Make $10/Hour

Amazons seasonalwork-from-home customer service positionis, once again, open. Last September, the online retail giant openedthe same positionto meet the predictable holiday shopping spike. Heres what you gotta know. 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. If you want to work one hour, thats fine....

February 10, 2017 · 2 min · 318 words · Nicole Simpson

The Ultimate Guide to Renting an Apartment When You Have Bad Credit

and a butler always greets you with a glass of wine when you get home. OK, maybe its just four walls, a roof and a place to plug in your coffee maker. And youre not the only one: Nearly more thanone-third of Americanshave credit scores lower than 601. But the magic number landlords are looking for in potential tenants?Its 600 or higher. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code...

February 10, 2017 · 4 min · 714 words · Mark Perkins

Attention, Walmart Shoppers: These 8 Tips Will Save You Tons of Money

When my local Walmart Supercenter opened, I had to check it out. Getting everything from groceries to electronics under one roof for the lowest prices seemed like a pipe dream. Once I started shopping regularly at Walmart, I stopped taking for granted that their prices were the lowest. Here are eight ways I save money when I shop at Walmart. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

February 7, 2017 · 2 min · 344 words · Jessica Carpenter

How These People Started Successful Work-From-Home Businesses From Scratch

We write abouta lotof work-from-home job opportunities. But have you considered starting your own work-from-home business? So, you probably have the same initial question as me:How? Alaina and Keith Roth with their son Leo. Alaina makes $2,000 per month as a work-from-home transcriber. Photo courtesy Alaina Roth We rounded up three online courses thatll help your work-from-home dream come true. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

February 6, 2017 · 4 min · 771 words · Michael Stephens

These Medical Studies are Open Right Now — Some Pay Over $1,000

When I was in college, I needed all the extra money I could get. Contribute to the advancement of medicineandget paid? They were a students dream. Some required nothing more than a quick survey; others were clinical drug trials to treat various ailments. No Interest Til Almost 2027? To be eligible, you just have to be a healthy male or female age 18 to 70. Pay isnt specified, but the recruitment page clarifies thisisa paid study....

February 4, 2017 · 1 min · 132 words · Rebecca Moon

I Paid Off $11K in Student Loans in 4 Years Making $15/Hour. Here’s How

As a young person, getting on top of your money lets you take control of your life. Your best friend asked you tobe in her out-of-state wedding? You got in a fender-bender? Bummer, but no problem. And it definitely feels like successful adulting when you might write a rent check without anxiety. I should know Ive paid off nearly half of my student loans. Probably not as good as youd like....

February 3, 2017 · 4 min · 683 words · Tina Cabrera

We Asked the “Commissioner of Tailgating” How to Tailgate on a Budget

All of The Commissioners tips for tailgating smarter and cheaper revolve around one easy-to-remember concept:Keep it simple. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. Samantha Dunscombe – The Penny Hoarder I just started buying colored shirts, he said. Its going to a Goodwill or Salvation Army. Some schools sell their stuff online, others have stores and others do property auctions....

February 3, 2017 · 3 min · 506 words · Amy Brown

Snowball or Avalanche: Which Debt-Payment Method Will Work Best for You?

I recently read that paying off debt is like eating an elephant. You do it one bite at a time. But I understand the concept, and its one I can get behind. What do they mean? Im glad you asked. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code Whats the Debt Avalanche Method? This debt reduction method involves paying off credit cards with the highest interest rates first....

February 1, 2017 · 2 min · 268 words · Ryan Bowman

6 Baby Supplies Parents Say Are Worth Spending Money On (and 6 That Aren’t)

Denielle Kennett and her husband Joe are first-time parents. Their daughter Lennon is just over a year old. Her biggest Aha!moment was trying to figure out how to clear her newborns stuffy nose. The LÍLLÉbaby airflow carrier. Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder Its simple and cheap but many parents dont even know it exists. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

January 31, 2017 · 4 min · 792 words · Nicole Sutton