Side jobs, errands and online methods sound like a great way to earn some extra cash every month. Frugal living and personal finance blogs usually make it sound as easy as learning to play online slots. But reality is cruel, and these methods often sound way easier than they are. I’ve tried quite a few… [Read More]
Reader Question: Helping a Mother Save for Retirement
I recently received a question from Rachel, a reader here at Invest It Wisely, and with her permission I am publishing the question here so we can get feedback from fellow readers and bloggers. Rachel is concerned about her mom’s retirement. Her mother is self-employed and has no other relatives to lean on other than… [Read More]
Sudden Bankruptcy Syndrome – When You Blow All Your Money Fast
The following is a guest post by Tino, a lottery blogger. The pursuit of happiness. The American dream. It usually involves money. Lots of it. Yep, we associate money with a great life. Do you dream about being rich? I know I do. But, you know what P. Diddy says about money? He says, “mo… [Read More]
Beware The Coupon Code…
This is a guest post from Kris, who likes to write about Personal Finance, Home, Health, and just about anything else at Everyday Tips and Thoughts. I love shopping on the Internet for many different reasons. Besides not having to brave the cold and snow in winter, the internet allows me to comparison shop. I… [Read More]
Don’t Get Fooled: High Pressure Marketing Tactics
“This offer is available TODAY only; you’d better hurry while it lasts!” “Normally I would charge much higher than this, but for you only, I’m making you a special offer that you can’t refuse.” “You would be stupid to turn down such a good deal.” Do these slogans sound familiar to you? If so, then… [Read More]