by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 22, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
When the dryer finally dies, don’t worry about whether the trash man will take it. Here’s how to sell your broken appliances for cash…and take along all your other scrap metal, too!
I kicked the dryer in frustration and announced that it was time to start shopping for a “new” dryer. (New as in new-to-us, since I nearly always buy secondhand.)
While Hubby and I were not excited about spending money on a dryer, our boys cheered. A dead dryer is a chance for them to pull out their screwdrivers and do some exploring. We let them tear old appliances apart so they can learn how they work and practice using tools.
There’s another goal in mind, too. After they pull the dryer apart, we know we’ll get some cash for it. And today I’ll show you how you can sell your broken appliances for cash, too.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 20, 2017 | Saving Money, Secure Your Savings
Insurance. The one thing you pay a bunch of money toward in hopes that you’ll never need to use it.
If you look at the total amount you send to insurance companies, it looks like a big pile of wasted money. But since most of us are one freak accident away from having our lives destroyed, it’s worth the cost.
That doesn’t mean you should pay a penny more than you have to for good coverage. It’s worth some careful shopping to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. If you haven’t shopped in a while, the good news is that you could save a ton of money quickly by making a few phone calls.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 19, 2017 | Saving Money, Secure Your Savings
“Do you have any coupons?” asked the cashier as she rang up my clothing. “No. Do you?” I asked her, mostly joking. “Hmm. Yeah, I actually have one right here you can use,” she said, much to my surprise.
That’s how simple it can be to save money on your purchase.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 18, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
Have you ever stared at the balance on a credit card and wished there was something you could do right now to get it paid off? I know I have.
I can’t give you directions to a money tree (besides, if I find that puppy I’m keeping it to myself!). But I can do the next best thing. Let’s talk about retail merchandising and how the flexibility of this job might make it the right side hustle for you.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 17, 2017 | Saving Money, Secure Your Savings
Knowing how to stop impulse buying before you hit the store can give you the motivation to save tons of money. Beat the stores at their own game.
As I pulled my heavy cart of groceries into the check out lane, I glanced over at the candy rack. There I see a box of my beloved Heath bars.
After spending an hour or two deciding whether to buy or not buy each package based on a few dimes difference, I’m tired of making decisions.
That candy bar is calling my name, and it’s just a dollar. Should I buy it? Or not?
Does it really make that big a difference?
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 16, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
When you’re looking for a way to make money, the best advice I have is to fix a problem for someone. And babysitting is a problem nearly every parent is looking to fill. Whether it’s for help while they work or for the occasional date night, good babysitting is always in demand.
I’m not going to tell you to open up a daycare in your home. (Though many stay at home moms that earn money tend to earn it this way.)
Without committing to a full time job, you can earn some extra cash being a part time or occasional babysitter. So let’s talk about some babysitting ideas you can use to earn a side income and cushion your account.
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I'm Jamie, and I want to help you afford a beautiful life with your family. 
