It seems like doing the right thing should always feel good. We read the same thing over and over again from every source: financial planners, blogs, friends, accountants… if you want to be in control of your finances, your life, and ultimately, your future, you have to live by a budget. There are tons [...]

I negotiate with the various consumer products and services I receive in an effort to get lower rates and more services and goods for the money I pay.

Learning how to recession proof your family right now is imperative, both to prepare for the possibility of layoff and prosper even during the recession. Today’s installment shares ways to recession proof your job.

We’re always on the lookout for information that will help people on their journey to financial independence, and starting home-based businesses to establish multiple income streams is always a favorite topic.  We were lucky enough to review a new eBook this week called “Rags to Riches: Create Multiple Income Streams from a Tight Budget” [...]

The following is a guest post written by Amanda of TheMomCrowd.com.  The Mom Crowd is an encouraging, informative, and inspiring parenting blog written by four moms. To read more of Amanda’s work, subscribe to Mom Crowd’s RSS feed.

College Costs Are Rising: Save Now With an Education Savings Account (ESA)
Our 1-year-old daughter may not know [...]

What most people don’t know is that annual fees on credit cards are negotiable. It is completely possible to eliminate annual fees…

Paid surveys are a great way for homemakers to make extra money all year long.  However, my favorite time is now, because I’m doing paid surveys for Christmas money!
You can do paid surveys for Christmas money too; just read Homemaker Barbi’s Free Guide: Make Money with Paid Surveys or go straight to signing up for [...]

$73.73 Came in the Mail From Paid Surveys!
For the months of June and July, I received $73.73 from completing paid surveys!  It’s easy to make money from home in your spare time, and it’s completely FREE.  Paid surveys are a great way for homemakers, single parents, college students and retirees to make money from home.  [...]

Paid surveys are a great way to make extra money for homemakers, stay at home moms and dads, and seniors. If you haven’t read Homemaker Barbi’s Free Guide: Make Money with Paid Surveys yet, check it out.

Several paid survey companies were added to Homemaker Barbi’s List of Paid Survey Companies this week. 
Want to find out how paid surveys work?  Read Homemaker Barbi’s Free Guide: Make Money with Paid Surveys to learn more.  If you already participate in paid surveys and like making that extra money to help out your family, you’ll like the [...]