6 Smart Ways to Make Money as a Chess Player, Even If You’re Not a Professional

I used to bet on chess games with friends and coworkers. It was just fun for me, but thereareways to make good money from chess. Most just rely on their skill and the average chess players unfamiliarity with speed chess in a distracting environment. Need a banking service that’s built for freelancers, helping you save for taxes and keep track of your expenses?Check out Lili.(It’s free!) Laws vary around the country, but most states allow for small wagers among friends....

December 5, 2014 · 2 min · 229 words · Nicole Williamson

Use This Trick to Make a Month’s Worth of Meals for Less Than $300

Even the most well-intentioned shoppers have found themselves in a similar predicament. 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. Besides any health concerns you may have,eating outcan do a number on your pocketbook. Imagine investing that money into good-for-you ingredients that can be cooked at home while youre working....

December 5, 2014 · 2 min · 228 words · Robert Knapp DDS

How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide

This article was reviewed by Robin Hartill, CFP. If this punch in of investment sounds appealing, you may want to considerinvesting in stocksthat pay dividends. What Is a Dividend? Make your money work for you:Sign up for our investing bootcampand learn everything you need to know to get started with investing. A dividend is a portion of a companys earnings thats distributed back to shareholders. A companys board of directors votes on whether to approve a dividend....

December 2, 2014 · 3 min · 463 words · Thomas Gregory

Find Yourself Throwing Away Food? 5 Strategies for Minimizing Food Waste

How much food do youthrow awayon a weekly basis? The average family wastes $600 of food each year, says registered dieticianNicole Cormier. (Click to tweet this statistic.) Wouldnt you rather have that $600 in your pocket than in your trash can? Cook Intuitively The challenge is you dont want food to go to waste, said Cormier. This tip spoke to me right away because its exactly how I cook! No Interest Til Almost 2027?...

November 26, 2014 · 2 min · 318 words · Julie Adams

Budget-Friendly Beer: Where to Find the Cheapest Ales, Lagers and Stouts

Theres something about the sound of cracking open an ice-cold beer. And somehow, the beer tastes even better when you know it was a great deal, doesnt it? Yes, they have organic and fair-trade products, but there are no$35 loaves of breadhere. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder Youll find inexpensive healthy foods and . Thats right: Trader Joes offers a selection of tasty beers at decent prices. To get right to the cheapest, try their Simpler Times Lager....

November 21, 2014 · 2 min · 307 words · Sarah Davis

How Renting a House With Multiple Roommates Could Cut Your Rent in Half

Do you love where you live? Or is your choice of home seriously cramped by the size of your budget? Big city dreams are often quashed by big city apartment price tags. Financial relief can come in the form of a group house. But before you begin recounting tales of sitcom-level nightmare roommates, consider the positives: More space. Meals that beat microwave noodle cups by a mile. If those advantages sound tempting, group living might be a good option for you....

November 19, 2014 · 3 min · 442 words · Miranda Berg

You’ll Be Shocked by How Much Money #AlexFromTarget Could Make…

That photo was then tweeted by thousands of young women along with the hashtag AlexFromTarget. Which made us wonder:Whats the best way to turn unexpected fame into a pretty penny? But theres limited proof the viral sensation was part of a conscious marketing campaign, reports BuzzFeed. The website says some people involved claim to have never even heard of the company. These Twitter accounts have large followings and passionately promote boy bands like One Direction and Five Seconds of Summer....

November 18, 2014 · 2 min · 296 words · Marvin Booker

Driving Stick: Can a Manual Transmission Save You Money?

Ive been driving stick ever since my first car was totaled. Learning how to drive stick was a necessity, but now its just fun. Some of the savings will become easy to see, while a handful might depend on several variables. Heres how driving stick saves you money. Manual Transmission Cars are Cheaper Than Automatics The biggest savings of all comes from the purchase price. Probably not as good as youd like....

November 17, 2014 · 2 min · 299 words · Drew Ortiz

Want to Save 50% on Your Thanksgiving Dinner? (You Need to Print These 6 Coupons…)

Man, where did this month go. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week?? If youre in charge of cooking this year, weve got you covered. 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? Its a pretty long list that includes vegetables, stuffing, and gravy....

November 17, 2014 · 1 min · 179 words · Jake Anderson

How Chopping Your Own Firewood Will Keep Your Pockets Full This Winter

Chop your own firewood, and it will warm you twice, said Henry Ford. Assess Your Needs First, determinehow much woodyou will need. To do this, evaluate your planned use. Will wood be your primary source of heat? Do you simply need wood for an occasional fire and marshmallow-roasting session? What kind of climate do you live in? Staying comfy in a southern California winter will require far less wood than surviving one in upstate New York....

November 11, 2014 · 3 min · 451 words · Meghan Ford

Want Freelance Writing Gigs? Here’s Where to Find Them

How do you land freelance blogging gigs? First, do some basic background research to verify your pitch fits with the blogs themes and ethos. Youll also want to confirm the blog hasnt already run a piece similar to your idea! Adding links to a resume, portfolio or examples of previous work never hurts. (For more information and a sample pitch, check outBe a Freelance Bloggers perfect pitch email.) Most blogs do not like simultaneous submissions, so dont send the same pitch to five blogs at once....

November 11, 2014 · 2 min · 236 words · Virginia Jackson

A Weird Way to Save Money on Groceries: Raise Rabbits in Your Backyard

He just pulls out his own money and makes the purchase himself. When I noticed this, I asked his mom if he gets an allowance. She told me that neither of her kids receive an allowance. Instead,Caleb earns his money by raising backyard rabbits for meat and for sale. Curious, I asked Caleb to share his advice for others interested in earning money raising rabbits. If youd like to follow his lead, heres what youll need to know....

November 5, 2014 · 2 min · 368 words · Nathan Reed

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started With Peer-to-Peer Lending

Social lending, or peer-to-peer lending, is a growing sector that connects borrowers and lenders. Curious about trying this investment option? Heres what you’re gonna wanna know to make a profit with Lending Club. Source: Lending Club What is Peer-to-Peer Lending? Before we get into the details, lets define social lending a bit more. Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) connects individual lenders and borrowers through online marketplaces. Probably not as good as youd like....

November 4, 2014 · 2 min · 377 words · Tricia Martinez