Start Building Serious Savings With a Pay-Yourself-First Strategy

Jason Stitt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Many people approach budgeting in this fashion: Pay bills, spend a little, and any money that’s left goes in savings. But those leftover crumbs aren’t often enough. Not prioritizing saving may be the reason nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans don’t … Read more

Saved Up $1,500? 7 Things to Do Next

Congratulations, you’ve successfully saved up $1,500. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. Now’s the time to leverage those savings and make yourself even richer. You have lots of choices. Should you add more to your savings? Pay off some debts? Invest? Find ways to make extra money on the side? Here are some … Read more

10 Secrets to Finding Quality Secondhand Furniture

In the market for a chair or kitchen table? Instead of new, why not try new-to-you? Buying secondhand is one of the best ways to save big on furniture. Thrift stores, online marketplaces and estate sales are loaded with well-built furniture that’s served families for generations. Finding the best pieces just takes a little patience, … Read more

77 Ways to Make Extra Money Fast

Ready to make some extra money? 44 Million Americans are doing a side hustle — and maybe you should, too. This was made clear by a recent Bankrate report and are you even surprised? If you are trying to figure out how to make extra money in addition to working a full-time job (and who … Read more