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A mystery shopper is hired to shop at a store and report back on the experience

Is Mystery Shopping a Good Side Gig?

category tagFebruary 18, 2022

Discover whether mystery shopping is right for you. There are many ways to earn money on the side to help fund expenses, cover bills, and pay off debt faster. However, some side gigs require you to own a car, purchase expensive equipment, or have a certain skillset. Mystery shopping is a good side gig because […]

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Why is inflation rising in the U.S.?

category tagFebruary 7, 2022

Why inflation rising impacts you and how to deal with it. According to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, consumers should spend more money at restaurants and less on goods from the internet to do their part to help reduce inflationary costs to the economy. “What we have learned is that each successive variant […]

Money habits that are draining your bank account.

Avoid These Common Money Habits to Save Your Wallet

category tagSeptember 30, 2021

Learn what money habits are draining your bank account. You might be aware of expensive habits, but are you aware of the small ways you are neglecting your finances? Minor spending here and there could be preventing you from reaching financial goals, or even worse, causing you to accumulate debt. Here are some bad money […]

How to Determine if a Fixer-Upper is a Good Investment

category tagAugust 24, 2021

Flipping a fixer-upper can be a lucrative investment if you buy the right house. Watching home renovation shows can get you excited about house flipping, but there is a lot to know before you purchase a fixer upper. A fixer-upper can cost a lot less than a new build or recently remodeled home, giving the […]

Don’t let deals, speed, convenience get you to spend more with purchases.

Are Online Retailers Tricking You Into Overspending?

category tagJune 4, 2021

Online retailers tricking you? Don’t let speed and convenience convince you to spend more. Did you overspend again? If you are constantly over budget, you may be falling for online retail tricks. According to Digital Commerce 360, U.S. shoppers spent more than $861 billion online in 2020, which represents 44% year-over-year growth. Many shoppers have […]

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Is Renting Clothing a Good Financial Decision?

category tagMay 28, 2021

Clothing rental companies are bouncing back after the pandemic, but is renting clothing a good idea? The clothing rental industry was growing prior to the pandemic with companies like Nuuly, Armoire and Gwynnie Bee joining market leader Rent the Runway in the fashion rental space. In 2019, the global online clothing rental market was estimated […]

Calculating amounts owed for tax season

5 Reasons You Might Owe Money to the IRS This Year

category tagMay 13, 2021

Why you might owe money to the IRS this year. Don’t get surprised by a tax bill. While most income is taxed, there may be reasons why you owe the Internal Revenue Service this year, even if money was withheld from your paychecks. Discover reasons why people owe money to the IRS, and how to […]

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