Do you have an old cell phone lying around collecting dust? Did you know that phone could put HUNDREDS of dollars back in your pocket?! I've put together the top places PAY CASH for your old cell phone. And I'll show you who pays the MOST! The best part is that all transactions are ONLINE, which makes this the simplest, and SAFEST way to sell your old phone. Who Pays The Most For … [Read more...] about 7 Sites to Sell your Old Cell Phone (That Pay Cash!)
The 4 Step Financial Plan That Works
Having received thousands of responses to my iHB survey (you can take this survey after signing up for my newsletter), one question that pops up often is: "What should I do with my money?" These people have started to take back control of their money, gotten on a Budget, and want to put a financial plan in place for their hard-earned dollars. This is the same question I asked myself 12 … [Read more...] about The 4 Step Financial Plan That Works
$14 An Hour: How Much Per Year, Per Month, Per Paycheck?
When I first got engaged to Michelle (over 10 years ago now!), I was in the habit of living paycheck to paycheck, and really had NO IDEA where my money was going. I quickly realized if we were going to make our marriage work, I needed to get on a budget! Luckily, my brother-in-law dropped an audiobook on my lap of The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, and the rest is history! We got on a … [Read more...] about $14 An Hour: How Much Per Year, Per Month, Per Paycheck?
How To Save Money: Building a Fence
Are you looking to save BIG MONEY building a new fence? We were able to knock 350ft. of fence in a weekend, saving thousands of dollars in labor and materials by doing it ourselves. Here's my top tips to save money building a fence! Start With a Plan If there's one major theme to any project or activity you decide to do, it's that you must start with a plan. Your project will go 1000x … [Read more...] about How To Save Money: Building a Fence
Nectar Mattress 30-Day Review (2019)
Cheap Sleep. Two words that don't typically go together, and if you've been #adulting for any length of time, you know that getting a good mattress can make a HUGE difference in your daily life. You sleep away 8 hours(-ish) every day, so investing in a good mattress is really a no-brainer. But can you get a quality mattress without a payment? As someone with spine issues (I broke my neck … [Read more...] about Nectar Mattress 30-Day Review (2019)
Emergency Fund: How Much To Save (and How To Use It!)
An emergency fund is money that you have set aside for any "unplanned" expenses that come up. This could be a car accident, a broken appliance or job loss. The money should be put away in a savings account (NOT your checking account), and should NOT be touched unless it's a true emergency. Finding a "deal" on concert tickets, or wanting to buy Amazon's "Deal of the Day" does NOT qualify as an … [Read more...] about Emergency Fund: How Much To Save (and How To Use It!)