There are so many streaming video options that it is a no-brainer to cut the cord and switch to the streaming lifestyle. Even better, if you’re on a budget or trying to save money, you can actually stream movies and TV shows for free. Yes, that’s right, 100% free. You do need internet and a
Fall is in the air, temperatures are dropping, and that means Halloween is right around the corner. For a lot of 20 somethings, that means it’s time to figure out a Halloween costume for work or your friend’s party. Unsurprisingly, the commercialization of Halloween has created a booming business of expensive costumes that are only
There’s a common excuse I hear from my 20-something friends and family members: “I can’t save for retirement. Between student loans and bills, I don’t have enough money to save. I’m young and I have plenty of time to save for retirement.” I understand it, I’ve been there, living paycheck to paycheck, just struggling to
I realized today that I’ve been using Swagbucks since 2009 and though the website has gone through a lot of changes over the years, it’s still one of my favorite websites to earn money online. I’ve reviewed it before in the past, but I am long overdue for an update. Swagbucks is very similar to
The holidays are over and the new year isn’t feeling quite as shiny as it did at the beginning of the week. This is the point where all those New Years Resolutions you set previously start to become a bit of a slog. I’m not the greatest at New Years Resolutions myself, I quickly get
The holidays are a time of year were a lot of people are in need of extra cash. Buying gifts, traveling to visit family and friends–all of this adds up and can do a number on your budget. Obviously, you want to try to be as frugal as possible, but some extra expenses are hard
Disclaimer: Maple Holistics sent me a free sample of their Tea Tree Oil Shampoo in exchange for my honest review. I did not receive any compensation and this post is not sponsored. I am very picky about the skin and hair care products I use. As I’ve written about before, I have eczema and other
Here it is, the final entry in my series on affordable stocking stuffers. So you’re really on a budget for your holiday shopping or maybe you need to get a big bang for your buck because you have to get gifts for so many family members. Whatever the reason, there’s nothing to fear! There are
All right, next in my series on budget-friendly Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, here are some gifts under $10. These are smaller presents that are perfect for tucking into a Christmas stocking, adding to a gift basket, or even giving for Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges. I tried to find a variety of
It’s already November! Somehow this year has just flown by and it’s practically the holiday season. Budget-minded people know it’s best to start Christmas and other holiday shopping early so it’s easy to snag deals and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones at the perfect (affordable!) price. This year I’m going to do