Applying for Financial Aid for College is About to Become a Whole Lot Easier

Applying for financial aid is about to get a little easier for college-bound students and their parents. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Theres more good news for FAFSA filers. The change means you’re free to be more confident you filled out the app correctly. Your solution:Apply forscholarshipsuntil your eyes cross. Visit your high school college counselor and check out local community organizations for scholarship opportunities near you. Remember that your financial aid office is there to help, not to discourage you!...

October 1, 2015 · 1 min · 146 words · Michelle Pineda

How Joining a Sorority Helped Me Save Money in College

Would you join a sorority in college? Price was almost a deal breaker for me. Outside of tuition, the biggest costs for students are rent, food and entertainment. My rent was only $975. 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?...

September 30, 2015 · 2 min · 307 words · Kimberly Hardy

This Company Did Something Really Strange: It Gave Its Customers $100 Million

Thats right: we saidgiven. Though most companies take money from their customers, this company is different. It earns money from the big guys and gives it out to people like you and me. And today its hit a big milestone:$100 million back in the hands of its customers. they otherwise couldnt have afforded? It pays users to do things like answer surveys, watch videos and search the internet. (Curious how it works?...

September 30, 2015 · 3 min · 480 words · Christina Parks

Don’t Spend a Dime on Your Next Night Out: 10 Awesome Free Events

Checking your bank account the day after a night out can be torture. Dinner, dancing and other common activities can cost an arm and a leg. Comedy Shows Free comedy shows often have bills full of up-and-coming comedians. You might have the opportunity to catch a stand-up just before he or she makes the big time. Even better, sometimes established comedians use random comedy shows to test out new material....

September 24, 2015 · 2 min · 401 words · Shelby Dunlap

These Webcam Stars Make Up to $73,000 a Year — and Keep Their Clothes On

This is the world ofYouNow. What is YouNow and How Can You Make Money? Sometimes theres more substance to the video streams. For example, one artist draws pictures while viewers watch and ask questions about her technique. Maybe you just like to share your life with others. This Isnt YouTube One thing youll notice right away is this isnt likemaking YouTube videos. In fact, youre creating a video that will never be seen again....

September 23, 2015 · 2 min · 324 words · Breanna Reid

Ready to Buy a House? These Are the 10 Best ZIP Codes for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is one of the most exhilarating and terrifying processes youll go through as an adult. An overwhelming load of factors boils down to one big question:Whereshould you buy a home? To help you tackle this huge decision, Realtor.com has done some of the heavy lifting. What Makes a Neighborhood Great? This is the big question how do you compare one area to another? Heres what Realtor.com considered, and how their top ZIP codes stand out....

September 11, 2015 · 2 min · 315 words · Mariah Gibson

22 Creative Ways to Save Money on Food and Still Eat Well

From the simple and easy to the somewhat extreme, here are 22 smart ways tosave money on groceries. Use Coupons This is Savings 101, but youd be amazed how many people skip it. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code 4. Brown-bagging your lunch and brewing your coffee at home will also cut back on your costs. Heres a breakdown of the most and leastcost-effective veggiesto grow yourself....

September 6, 2015 · 2 min · 303 words · Megan Smith

Tell Fido It’s Time to Earn His Keep: 5 Jobs for Dogs

Owning a dog can be expensive. Trotter obviously earns a little something, in addition to raising money for local animal shelters. 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. (It doesnt hurt to be aprofessional photographer, like Yu, either.) Dont Miss:6 Companies That Send People Money When Theyre Asked Nicely Its definitely profitable....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 183 words · Thomas White

The 5 Best Cities for Freelancers: Did Yours Make the List?

Where should you live if you want tobe a successful freelancer? NerdWalletrecently developed a list ofthe best cities for freelancersbased on an analysis of the 100 largest U.S. cities. (Sorry, small-town freelancers; this list wont be for you.) To rank the best freelancing cities, NerdWallet considered five big factors: Did your city make the list? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 170 words · Debra Cohen

Can You Get Paid to Tweet, Even if You’re Not a Celebrity?

If youre creative, you’re able to definitely make money with your Twitter account. For example, Ive sold my books by tweeting about them. Ive used tweets to drive traffic to my websites, which make money in various ways. On a recent list of103 ways to make money at home, I included tweeting for cash. And Kim Kardashianmade $10,000 per tweetas early as 2009, according to some reports. And I happen to have 11,000 Twitter followers, so I wondered if I could make money tweeting....

September 2, 2015 · 2 min · 401 words · Marcus Green

How to Get a Free Subscription to Parents, Shape, Better Home and Gardens, and More

When you read articles on how to cut your expenses, nearly everyone suggests canceling your magazine subscriptions. Go ahead and grab some of your favorite magazines for free! We know parents are cost-conscious! 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 could easily return later....

September 1, 2015 · 2 min · 257 words · Deborah Stewart

How to Save Money on a Car Seat, Without Compromising Your Child’s Safety

Especially ones that are safety-related, intended to protect your child. Whats a stressed-out parent to do? 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. We took a look at the rules of the road for car-seat shopping. Is Buying a Used Car Seat Safe? Plus, violating safety seat laws comes with hefty fines and sometimes points on your license....

September 1, 2015 · 2 min · 347 words · Janice Valencia

20 Fun Jobs and Side Gigs for Animal Lovers

Do you always carry pet treats in your pocket,just in caseyou make a new friend? Veterinarian Tending to the health care needs of peoples pets is serious business. 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…...

August 31, 2015 · 3 min · 576 words · Justin Edwards