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The following is a sponsored partnership with H&R Block.
As you may know, I used H&R Block for years for my own taxes, but some of you have asked why I chose H&R Block opposed to the many other options that exist out there, such as TurboTax. [Read more…]
It’s been five years since I published the blog post 8 Ways To Be An Extreme Cheapskate, which was inspired by a TV show called Extreme Cheapskates – there were some even too extreme for me! That post made me want to hear what frugal living tips other people had for saving money.
So, I asked my readers to share some of the craziest things they’ve done to save money, and I was able to put together a list of 60+ Extreme Things People Have Done To Save Money.
I loved everything on that list and wanted to hear more, so I asked readers in my Making Sense of Cents Facebook Group about their extreme frugal living tips and got even more amazing tips to share with you.
Now, some of these things are going to sound crazy, but remember that saving money often means going to great lengths. You might feel embarrassed or ashamed by what you’re doing to save money, but when we share the extreme things we’ve done, maybe we can all feel a little less embarrassed. [Read more…]
Food is one of the budget areas that many people overspend in. That’s because cooking dinners and making lunches can feel like a lot of work when you are already busy. But, finding delicious and easy meal prep ideas can keep your budget (and maybe your diet too) in shape.
Meal prepping works so well because you do all of the work ahead of time. You cut the vegetables, cook everything, and then portion the meals into individual containers. Then, you have a meal all ready to go.
You can grab these meals before work so you don’t spend money on lunch. You can also use these meal prep ideas to make dinner time easier.
In this list of budget friendly recipes you will find something for nearly every diet out there too – from Keto to vegan.
I’m getting really excited to try some of these meals, especially the nourish bowl!
Other recipe roundups to check out:
Note: If you're looking for easy weekly meal plans that are full of budget recipes, I recommend $5 Meal Plan. $5 Meal Plan is a meal planning service that sends you a delicious meal plan and shopping list every week for just $5 a month.
Learning how to teach English online has become extremely popular these days and for many good reasons – it’s flexible, there’s a high need, and it pays pretty well.
You may have even heard me talk about it before here on Making Sense of Cents. I have even had one of my readers talk about online English teaching jobs with VIPKID – Janice Cook talked about how she teaches English online from home and earns around $1,000 a month doing it part-time.
Surprisingly, you don't need to be a teacher to learn how to teach English online. You also don't need to speak more than one language – you only need to speak English.
Those things make teaching English online a really great side hustle or online job for almost anyone. [Read more…]
The following is a sponsored partnership with H&R Block.
Filing taxes, especially for a newbie, can be so hard! There are so many factors that can go into your tax return, and taxes in general, that it can cause people an enormous amount of stress. However, with these tips, I'll help you to make filing your next tax return a breeze.
Taxes are due on Monday, April 15th, 2019 after all, which is less than two months away!
I have been filing my own taxes since I was 18 years old, and I used H&R Block for years – they have always made it so easy for me to file my own tax return each year. [Read more…]
The following is a sponsored post with Creditrepair.com.
Your credit score and credit history are so very important. There is a very small percentage of people in which ignoring their credit score may work fine for them.
However, for the majority of people and families, your credit score is something that you probably need in your life.
This is important to realize because many people think that their credit score and credit history only impacts them getting a loan. This is simply not true!
Your credit score can impact so many other areas of your life, which may have completely nothing to do with a loan. [Read more…]
Having a job is an essential part of being an adult. Some people may love their jobs and others may hate them. You might work full-time or part-time and maybe you’re even thinking about starting a side hustle. Either way, jobs pay the bills, help you save money, and can help you grow on a personal level.
But, have you ever added up how much money your job is actually costing you?
Yes, your job may be costing you money.
In certain situations, your job might cost you more than it's worth.
That probably sounds a little crazy, but when you take how much you are bringing home and subtract the cost of keeping that job, you might be surprised by how little you have left each month. [Read more…]