If you’re among the 73 percent of us who received a gift card over the holidays, read on for expert advice on how to get the biggest bang from your plastic buck! Go Shopping Now A staggering $1 billion in gift cards goes unredeemed every year! To make sure yours isn’t one of them: “Use…

If you’re like us, you agree that there is nothing more satisfying than getting something for free. Scoring gift cards–which are basically just free cash!–is actually easier than you think. We’ve searched the internet high and low looking for the best ways to get free gift cards and we’ve found five of the best. No…

Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or just looking to save some extra cash, you’re likely thinking about the appliances in your home. We know you’ve heard that unplugging things can help you save — but does turning the water heater off save money? According to our research, the answer is yes — but if…

What’s better than a freebie? Free video-streaming trials? Tried ’em all. Free Costco food samples? There every weekend. Free makeup testers? Awesome for traveling. Free Target gift card? On my way! There’s something thrilling about a good freebie. No, we’re not talking about random pens, stickers and keychains. We’re talking about legitimate freebies — ones…

When was the last time you remember Black Friday sales actually starting on Friday? Most stores have their deals begin before we can finish our Thanksgiving dinner — but Walmart just announced they’re changing that tradition for a very special reason. The retail giant released a statement this week saying they will keep their Walmart…

Are you ready to be out of debt? Of course you are. That’s the understatement of the century; you can’t wait to be debt-free. But you feel like you’ve tried everything. And everywhere you turn, your debt is still there — affecting just about every area of your life.  Have you really tried everything, though?…

Statistics testify to the fact that we’re not the best at sticking to New Year’s resolutions – it seems a large percentage of us set goals, but most of us will quit before long. But what if you could target your diet and financial goals with the one resolution? It turns out you can. Nathalie Spencer,…

It feels so good to declutter — but what to do with all that extra stuff that’s still perfectly useful? Great news: Your junk is someone else’s gold! Here are six easy ways to cash in on your clutter at home. Double your take by choosing the right username. “Whenever you sell anything online, you’re required…

From walking dogs to selling seeds, plants, and honey, these women have turned their passion for Mother Nature into money. Learn their secrets so you can start earning too! Jen Mireles/Dogsofmke.com “I earn up to $12,000 a month as a dog walker!” “I’ve always been a dog owner, and our family had two dog walkers…