Good investments are a healthy part of going beyond financial freedom toward becoming self sustaining. Bad investments come in many shapes and sizes, but none worse than pyramid schemes. Sometimes, an opportunity comes along that sounds too good to be true. If you’ve been saving for a while, it could be tempting to put …

  Having a good time doesn’t require that you have a pocket full of money. There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself for free or for just a few bucks. Visit state and national parks The great outdoors. Going for a long walk in nature or attending a class at a state or national …

  Holiday gift shopping can be a full contact sport. In 2016, American consumers spent $655.8 billion. This year, get a head start on your holiday shopping by putting together a strategy that’ll help you not only survive the holidays but also save money in the process. Determine your budget. Sure, there’s nothing sexy than …

  If you’re on a path that leads to getting out of debt, you know the value of an emergency fund. Chances are, you’ve been in a situation before where you had a credit card for emergencies. The only problem with a credit card for emergencies is that your emergencies can often become less and …

  So you’ve probably heard of TINSTAAFL. If not, you’ve heard what it means–”There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” We couldn’t agree more. However, this is an article about free stuff, so there must be some way to have your cake and eat it, too. We’ve rounded up a few recommendations for ways …

  If you’ve ever spent time shopping online, you’ve probably experienced one of the following: After buying something, you found a great coupon that you wished you could’ve used. You made a big purchase only to see later that same item listed elsewhere for a better price. Chances are, that problem could have been avoided. …

  If you’re looking for ways to generate income, eBay is a great way to convert unwanted items from your home into a source of income. If you’re new to eBay, we’ve got a few tips that’ll help you make the strongest start possible. There’s a lot of competition out there, so it’s essential that …

The key to budget travel is in the planning, and the first item on the agenda is creating a budget. We know that budgeting itself doesn’t sound so sexy, but that trip to the beach will feel a lot more relaxing when you cut your cost down and get to keep your toes in the …

The new year has come. Celebrations are behind us and it’s time to look toward the rest of the year. If you are planning to budget this year, you’re in luck. We have all of the information you’ll need to plan your 2017 budget. Check it out. Look into Your Past Spending One of the …

  Unfortunately, stress is a frequent part of most people’s lives. Whether it is over our jobs, money, health or family, stress can occur and wreak havoc on our bodies. While massages are great for relieving stress, not everyone can afford that luxury. Here are a few cheap ways to shake that stress from your …