My husband and I take our role as parents very seriously, and we’re especially interested in providing a solid financial education to our six children. One thing to consider in this financial education is providing debit cards for kids. Even if your children are younger, …
The home warranty industry in the United States began in the 1970s for those looking to buy a home. At that point, the real estate sector experienced substantial growth, and a variety of home insurance companies started offering contracts of coverage for home systems and …
Do you know what your Locus of Control is? Locus of control is a concept that was developed in the mid-1950s by Julian B. Rotter and referred to the extent a person believes they have internal control over events affecting them or external influences have …
There are many interesting ways to make extra money quickly in today’s “gig economy.” Delivery app jobs are one of the newest trends for boosting your income. It’s possible to deliver meals, groceries and merchandise. You earn a commission for each delivery and the customer …
Flipping burgers and operating a cash register are not the only ways to make money as a teenager. Working online can offer a more flexible schedule than local jobs for teens. Online jobs can also have higher income potential and utilize different skills. There are …
A common misbelief is that one must be rich to invest. It’s easy to invest with little money in a variety of assets and save for your goals. More platforms let you “micro invest” and purchase small amounts of expensive assets. Even if you only …
The gig economy is booming. It has completely changed the landscape for employment and side hustles. Historically, to earn some side hustle income, you’d have to go into a restaurant, bar, retail store, etc. and manually apply to work there to earn income. Now, with …
Once upon a time I came across the website feed the pig, while I was flipping through some TV channels and stumbled across the following commercial: I agree aimlessly flipping TV channels is not my best use of my free time, but if I didn’t, …
I never was a big hoarder of entertainment, but I have been on the lookout for the best places to sell DVDs. So much of our media consumption is now available via streaming services or digital downloads, leaving actual physical products in the dust. Why …
The thought of investing–and doing it successfully–can be a daunting task. This is especially true if you’re a beginner investor. However, if you’re willing to take advantage of the information on the best investment sites, you’ll have a wealth of investment knowledge right at your …
A Microsoft Excel budget spreadsheet was the primary tool my family and I applied for over four years to track our family budget and $100K debt reduction progress. However, in recent years, we transitioned to a google sheets budget template. Google Sheets offers more flexibility, …
There are many ways you can make extra money in your free time. Money making apps make it possible to boost your income when you have a few minutes or can work part-time. It’s possible to earn money by completing short online tasks, shopping and …