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I’ve studied wealthy people for over 15 years. Steal the top 5 simple money hacks they use to become wealthy. “We’re going to have to let you go.” She never expected to hear those words. She had to hold it together while she did the walk of shame to her car. Her shift was supposed to be starting, so her coworker, Maria, was confused. “Where are you going?” Maria asked. “I’ve just got fired,” she […]
A few years ago, I had a moment that completely changed the way I viewed money. I was sitting at my kitchen table, staring at… The post Financial Independence for Women: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It appeared first on Money Nuggets.
Playing games can be super fun. What’s even better though? Getting paid to do it! Yes, there really are apps that pay you to play games. One popular app that users can earn money from just by playing games is BestPlay. Is BestPlay legit though? Or should you give it a miss? In this BestPlay… Continue… The post Is BestPlay Legit? An Honest Review (The Truth Might Surprise You!) appeared first on MoneyPantry.com.
Image Source: Canva Looking for ways to make extra cash without grinding away at a second job? Passive income can help you earn money while you sleep, scroll, or binge-watch your favorite shows. The best part? You don’t need a ton of money to get started. If you’re a young adult trying to build financial security with minimal effort, these passive income ideas will set you on the right track. Let’s dive into the best […]
It shouldn’t cost $64 to change a lightbulb. Yet that was the quote they gave me when I took my 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf to the dealership for service. Along with another $4,824.56 in repairs of varying urgency. I met this estimate with cool and queenly disdain, declined the repairs, and left with an oil change on the house. (They knew what they did) Because I know I can get my car repaired for cheaper! Like… way cheaper! All it requires is a little time, elbow grease, and good sense. What some dealerships and mechanics charge for car repairs is, frankly, obscene. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today I’m going to talk about my recent experience with the service department of a car dealership and explain, step by step, how I went on to pay significantly less for car repairs outside the dealership… and how you can too. Gird you loins, people. It’s about to get reeeeeeal fuckin’ spiteful up in here. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=UhjcoBVij2I&feature=oembed[/embed] The expensive world of car dealership service departments My car very helpfully tells me when various lightbulbs are out… and it won’t stop telling me until they’re replaced. Car: “Ding! One of the two little bulbs above your license plate is out!” Me: “Thanks, I’ll take care of that later.” Car: “Ding! That bulb is still out!” Me: “Yeah I know. But as the other bulb is still lit, and my plate is fully visible, I don’t consider this an urgent problem.” Car: “Ding! The bulb! The bulb is burned out!!!!” Me: “Heard. Now please stop dinging at me every 15 minutes.” Car: “Ding! No can do, Bitch! Turning off my little dinging reminders is proprietary corporate information you won’t find anywhere in the manual! My whole purpose is to annoy you into spending money!” Me: “I’m driving off this cliff now.” So that was fun. Because I had two other minor, parts-related repairs, I scheduled service at my local VW dealership. With foreign-made cars (i.e., German, Japanese, or Korean), sometimes it can take a long time to ship spare parts to a mechanic. But a dealership typically has these parts on hand. So I figured, why not see if the parts were in stock and the fixes would be quick and easy? I’d forgotten that in the 3-way Venn diagram of Good, Fast, and Cheap, you may only choose two options. The dealership tax Dropping my car off with the dealership was easy! They were so nice! They even paid Lyft to take me home while I waited. And they definitely had all the parts I needed on hand! All of which was meant to lull me into a false sense of security so they could ROB ME BLIND. Car dealerships make a significant profit margin through their service departments. They’re not just
Budgeting is the cornerstone of personal finance, it keeps us on the right path, gives us direction, and helps us reach our financial goals. But for many, creating and sticking to a budget feels overwhelming and riddled with roadblocks. Whether you’re a young adult navigating personal finances for the first time, a freelancer juggling fluctuating income, or someone simply looking… Continue Reading→ The post 5 Common Budgeting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Cash for Kat.
If you’re wondering how to sell airline miles for cash, you’re not alone. A big percentage of flyers use airline and credit card reward programs to earn frequent flyer miles. Unfortunately, billions of miles go unused or expire each year. In fact, according to WowFare, around 30% of miles expire without being redeemed. I started… Continue… The post 5 Ways to Sell Your Airline Miles for Cash (Legally!) appeared first on MoneyPantry.com.
More than 1.1 million Americans have received long-awaited retroactive Social Security payments, with an average payout of $6,710. While this unexpected windfall is welcome news for many, it could come with an unexpected downside—higher taxable income. The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed in a March 4 announcement that $7.5 billion has already been distributed following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. Read the rest
With fears of a recession rising again largely thanks to the Trump administration’s aggressive policy measures—tariffs, spending cuts, aggressive layoffs, and an increasingly combative trade stance—it’s time to awaken the vulture investor within. Both Main Street and Wall Street are at risk of losing a lot of money now. I don’t particularly enjoy the idea […] The post Awaken Your Inner Vulture Investor To Survive And Thrive appeared first on Financial Samurai.
What will you regret on your deathbed? This hypothetical question is one common way to prioritize what to focus on in one’s life. It stands to reason that if you avoid regret and the opposite of regret is satisfaction, then this is a way to have satisfaction. Satisfaction is literally a synonym for both contentment and happiness. In a way, I got a preview of this experience. It made this question of deathbed regrets feel a […]
1. Challenges this week: I had no idea that Vitamin A was so toxic and that it’s found in livers: Death by Nutrition: How an antarctic scientific expedition turned deadly thanks to an unlikely source: dog liver. https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/continuing-crisis-part-vii-overview The VA’s conduct here is so damn shameful. What is wrong with those agency leaders? I know […]
🎙️Episode #390 – What if true wealth isn’t about how much you have, but knowing when you have enough? Inspired by a story from Kurt… The post The ONE Thing the Mega-Rich Will Never Have appeared first on Coach Carson.
Retaining customers is essential to any successful business. Even while businesses spend a lot of money on marketing, product development, and customer support, payment solutions—an often-overlooked component—are vital to retaining clients. A smooth, safe, and easy payment process can make the difference between a one-time purchase and a loyal client. However, regardless of the quality of the goods or service, a payment method that is slow, cumbersome, or unreliable might turn off clients. What actions […]