Save 10% on Postage Stamps With These Simple Tricks

We periodically update this post with the current price of stamps. I found an awesome deal on something you might not expect stamps. I had no idea you could save this much money on postage stamps. Ive learned how to buy them for only $0.42 each. Thats almost as cheap as when I was a kid! Im talking first-class, Forever Stamps and its super simple. Thegoing rate for a forever stampfrom the U....

October 29, 2015 · 2 min · 389 words · Angela Warren

From Ewok to Tootsie Roll: 15 Last-Minute Pet Halloween Costumes Under $20

Want to make trick-or-treaters and party guests laugh up a storm this Halloween? Swing by the thrift or craft store and pick up a few items to make theseeasy DIY pet costumes. Buy one of these ready-to-go costumes and your fuzzy friend will be all set for Saturday. Julie Feinstein under Creative Commons The best part?These costumes are all under $20. Here are a few fun DIY ideas. Cat Animal Planet shows youhow to turn your pup into a catthis Halloween....

October 27, 2015 · 3 min · 513 words · Claire Baker

Don’t Quit Your Job Just Yet. These 10 Strategies Might Make It Better

Sometimes jobs are useful, so Ive had a few dozen of them. But I have a confession to make:Theres no job in this world that I actually want. The other two thirds fall somewhere between eh, its okay, and my job is a living hell. If youre one of these unengaged employees, you might wonder what you should do. The owners accepted it because of the big savings they got from my more efficient scheduling....

October 26, 2015 · 2 min · 239 words · Jennifer Macias

The Local Cheapskate’s Guide to Washington, D.C.: How to Explore the Capital for Less

Ive lived in Washington, D.C. for five years now. I was super poor for four of those years and onlymostlypoor for the other one. But that hasnt stopped me from truly enjoying my adopted city. 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. One note of caution: Like any big city, D....

October 22, 2015 · 2 min · 244 words · Donna Lloyd

We’re Saving $11,650 by Throwing Our Reception Months After Our Wedding

We had visions of our dreamwedding reception: twinkling candles, great food and an open cocktail bar. The trouble wasthe cost. As a 30-year-old college graduate saddled withstudent loans, money is something I dont have much of. So we really wanted tosave money on wedding expenses. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?...

October 20, 2015 · 2 min · 265 words · Rebecca Ortiz

19 Frequent Flyer Resources Every Traveler Needs to Bookmark

[Raises hand.] Im assuming you would, too. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? Ask one of these companies to help… ## Dont Miss: Get Paid $225/Month While Watching Movie Previews 3 and 4. Communities Wondering whats the best way to use all those Club Carlson points?...

October 18, 2015 · 2 min · 419 words · Melissa Kim

I Quit Lending Club Years Ago, But Its Note Trading Platform Won Me Back

Have you triedinvesting on Lending Club? Six years ago, I invested $2,500 in 36 notes (parts of loans) onLending Club. I didnt properly diversify, so loan defaults knocked my annualized return down to 5.09%. I was happy with that, but didnt like having my money tied up for three years. So as the borrowers paid off their loans, I emptied my account. Its operated by a company called Folio Trading, and it lets you buy and sell existing notes....

October 15, 2015 · 3 min · 612 words · Alyssa Lewis

This Mom Found a Way to Get Free Toys From Pampers

Penny Hoarder staffer Kalynn Harshbarger isnt necessarily a Pampers loyalist. Were buying them anyway,says Kalynn,so we might as well get something for free. ThePampers Rewardsprogram does seem to truly reward loyal customers, without a catch. Theyll ask for your email address and prompt you to create a password. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

October 15, 2015 · 2 min · 359 words · Briana Mayer

Are You 45 or Older? These Apps Will Pay You Just to Download Them

Heres a quick money-maker. Its not a ton of money, but it is an easy way to make $175 or more. And the best part is, you dont have to do anything. Just leave the apps on your phone and theyll send you a check…. 1. Well, apparently they also want to measure the popularity of websites and online videos. All data transmitted is encrypted and anonymous. The Nielsen Mobile software is undetectable and will not affect your devices performance or battery life....

October 14, 2015 · 1 min · 180 words · Timothy Irwin

The Automatic 3% Raise: How to Squeeze More Money from Your Salary

Most people struggle with the challenge ofasking for a raise. Heres the secret:Its the corporate match on your 401(k) plan. Remind me: Whats a 401(k)? There aretwo types of 401(k) plans:traditionalandRoth. They each have their advantages. The traditional 401(k) allows you to invest pre-tax money. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?...

October 12, 2015 · 2 min · 227 words · Cody Baker

This Couple Paid Only $17K for More Than $200K Worth of Travel. Here’s How

Thats what Emily Jablon thought. Until she met Daraius Dubash. And it wasnt that her now-husband was rich it was that he had mastered the intricate game oftravel hacking. Theyve even treated their parents to extravagant vacations all on frequent flyer miles and points. On their blogMillion Mile Secrets, they share their travel stories and strategies. No Interest Til Almost 2027? He came across [a frequent flyer blog] and really just ran with it....

October 9, 2015 · 4 min · 704 words · Ashley Martin

Hate Clipping Coupons? Try These Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries

You probably already know groceries account for a huge portion of your total budget. So, cutting back at the supermarket can lead to big savings. But how do you do it? Find Easy Ways to Save You dont have to be a coupon-clipper tosave money on groceries! No-brainer ways to save are the best you could make them habitual and let the money practically save itself. Probably not as good as youd like....

October 7, 2015 · 1 min · 198 words · Margaret Summers

How This Blogger Paid Off $15K in Student Loans Before Graduating From College

Thomas Franks blogging adventure started after he was rejected as a writer for another blog. Since hed already written a post, then-19-year-old Frank decided tostart his own blogand go from there. If youre a college student, youre probably wondering about his secret. How did he pay off all his student debt before leaving campus? A part-time job, an internship, a scholarship and a bit of freelancing helped Frank finished college debt-free....

October 7, 2015 · 2 min · 419 words · Jordan Graves