I tried an experiment this month. I quit TV. Which really means that I quit using all of my TV streaming services because I actually cut the cord a long time ago. I like using my time better without TV. Therefore, I’m going to continue staying off the services. Should I cancel them entirely? Would […]
Author: Kathryn Vercillo
How To Find Out if You Have Unclaimed Money From the Government
You might have money out there that belongs to you. It could be sitting there waiting for you right now, totally unbeknownst to you. All you have to do is go looking for it. Where does this money come from? And how can you find out if you have unclaimed money from the government? What […]
Reducing My Food Spending to Save Money
I recently reviewed my spending for the first couple of months of the year. Usually, I do this monthly. However, I had let things slide. Upon review, I immediately noticed that I must significantly reduce my food spending if I want to save money. When Food Gets Emotional Things got out of control with my […]
5 Frugal Ways To Keep Your House Clean
It’s all too easy to spend a lot of money on household cleaning. You see products that promise to make cleaning easier. Of course there are also tons of gadgets and tools you can buy for cleaning the house. But people have been cleaning their houses well since long before the fancy supplies and gadgets. […]
Willa: A New Invoicing System for Freelancers
I recently received an invitation from Willa, a brand new invoicing app for freelancers. I’m always game to try out new things to see if they’re right for my business. Therefore, I went ahead and downloaded the app. Here’s what I’ve learned so far … What is Willa? Willa is a new freelancer’s invoicing app. […]
How To Send and Receive Money if You’re Under 18?
You’re in a bind. You need to receive money quickly but you’re under 18 so many of the money apps don’t work for you. What do you do? Even if it’s not a dire situation – for example, you just need to give money to a friend for your share of lunch – it’s important […]
Does Paying for Something Make You More or Less Likely to Show Up?
One of the best ways to get a grip on your money is to enhance your self-understanding. After all, we each deal with money differently. For example, when you pay for something, do you feel more obligated or less obligated to show up for it? I’m the kind of person who feels less obligated, therefore […]
5 Survey Sites That Pay Through PayPal
Do you want to earn extra income taking surveys online? Is your preferred payout method through PayPal? If so, then you’ll want to learn more about the following survey sites that pay through PayPal. What Are Survey Sites? Just in case you’re not familiar with then, Survey Sites are sites or apps you can use […]
Financial Lessons from The Art of Noticing
Recently I’ve been reading Rob Walker’s The Art of Noticing. Subtitled “131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday,” you wouldn’t think it would provide much insight into personal finance. However, I’ve discovered that indeed it does. The Art of Noticing The Art of Noticing is a series of lessons […]
Can You Be Fired for Being Sick?
Why do people go to work when they are sick? While there are a lot of different reasons, the most common is the fear of getting fired for being sick. Or more specifically, getting fired for calling in sick and taking the time off of work that you need to heal. Are employers allowed to […]