The Best Side Hustles With Little or No Start-Up Costs
You know the grind never stops; but how do you get the grind to start? In addition to my main job guiding you through the ins and outs of personal…
You Can Now Open a Venmo Account for Your Teen (and Monitor It)
We adults use money-sharing apps like Venmo all the time. Go out to dinner? Settle up with Venmo. Roommate pays the rent? Venmo over your half. Teens, on the other…
Always Ask These Three Questions Before Paying a Medical Bill
Unless you’re remarkably lucky, if you live long enough in the U.S., you’re eventually going to be hit with a medical bill so large it will make your jaw drop.…
All the Ways Airbnb Hosts Deceive You
Short-term rental platforms are here to stay—and when you think of short-term renting, you think of Airbnb. But there are a growing number of reasons to avoid Airbnb like the…
Book Your Next Stay on These Rental Sites Instead of Airbnb
Surprise cleaning requirements, last-minute cancelations, and hidden cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms. These are all complaints Airbnb guests have experienced, as reported by The Bear Cave, an online independent publication.…
Get These Gift Card Deals While You Can
Photo: DCStockPhotography (Shutterstock) Sometimes a deal can feel too good to pass up, and that can especially be the case with a gift card deal—particularly since federal law gives you…
How to Avoid Unexpected Costs During a Hospital Stay
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) Going to the hospital is a stressful, often confusing, and potentially expensive experience. Whether it’s a visit to the emergency room in the middle of the night…
Seven Ways to Prep Your House Before a Contractor Arrives
Photo: tkemot (Shutterstock) If you own a home, you will almost certainly have contractors in your house at some point. Whether it’s a one-day project or a major repair that…
Never Buy a Used Car With a Rebuilt Title
Photo: Brisbane (Shutterstock) The used car market has been on an interesting ride over the past year. Prices for used vehicles began to surge early in 2022, by September reaching…
How Much You Should Be Tipping Hotel Housekeeping in 2023
Photo: Orathai Mayoeh (Shutterstock) If you’re part of the growing sense that Airbnb isn’t worth its cost these days, you’re likely back to booking hotels during your travel. Even if…