Up until just a few years ago, I’d get so stuck when people asked me what I liked to do for fun. I always felt like it was a trick question. As an adult, it seemed so hard to find time for hobbies and fun outside of occasional outings with friends or date nights with… Read more
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Is Rent a Center a Rip Off?
The cost of housing can take up a significant amount of anyone’s budget. The general rule of thumb is to keep housing costs around 30%. But what about the cost of filling your home with the items you need? Aside from the cost of your housing payment, it’s can also be expensive to fill your… Read more
How To Negotiate Your Bills To Save Money
Expenses and bills are a normal part of life but they can certainly surprise us each month when they are higher than normal or just constantly on the rise. Most people think that the only thing they can do is pay and hope for the best the following month or they try to negotiate but it… Read more
13+ Best Dollar Store Decorating Ideas
If you’re anything like me, you’re inspired by all the awesome home decor pictures you see on websites and Pinterest. I love looking at the creative ways people decorate their spaces because I’m always on the hunt for great ideas to try out in my house. The biggest issue when it comes to actually implementing… Read more
10 Ways to Afford a $1,000 Vacation
Budgeting for day-to-day expenses and handling unexpected costs can be a challenge in itself. This is why according to the Wall Street Journal, many Americans claim they can’t afford a vacation. Going on vacation is not a necessity and you can definitely survive without one, but it’s a common luxury we all like to have… Read more
Saving Money on Fuel: GetUpside Review
If you have a car, you’re probably feeling that financial pinch every time you go to the gas station. Due to inflation and other factors, gas prices have gotten ridiculously high. Saving money on fuel has become a top focus for many people using their cars to get to work, pick up kids, and run… Read more