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Everywhere you look, there's a side hustle. Whether it's being a delivery driver, social media whiz, or cake baker, everyone seems to have their fingers in more than one pie. If you're a fashion lover, a potentially lucrative way to boost your…

One of my 2019 goals was to get better about saving my hard-earned money and finally take charge of my lack of real approach to finances. You know, adulting 101. So, in an effort to reach that goal at the beginning of the year, I decided to try…

Even though you still have time to file your taxes, you may want to get it over with sooner rather than later. Perhaps you finish your taxes, only to realize you owe money — if you get W-2s, maybe you’d decreased how much tax was withheld from your…

Traveling has a reputation for being really expensive. It's one reason so many people shy away from it: they feel like they don't have the funds they need to be able to take a great trip. In reality, this couldn't be further from the truth. Sure,…

There are so many reasons to start a side hustle, whether it's to make more money, try something new, or finally dig into a project you're truly passionate about. But even though it can feel good to branch out, doing so often means dealing with more…

With the rise of the places like eBay and Gumtree, it would be easy to think that car boot sales are a thing of the past. But, in fact, it's our dependence on all things online that makes an IRL bargain hunt so appealing. Naturally, the first…

If you're getting ready to file your taxes for the first time, it can seem like an overwhelming experience — but it really doesn't have to be. You have to see beyond the jargon and the form names and the numbers and remember that, really, it's just…

With spring finally here, that only means one thing: It’s time to really start saving up for a summer vacation. Maybe you started to set aside money last year, but then the holidays came around, so you stopped… and haven’t started again. But, with…

You may have a job you love, though it may also come with some challenges, such as office politics or having to work a lot of overtime. While you don’t think those are too big a deal, something else may be — asking for a raise. You flash back to…

Let's face it: Tax Day is a scary concept. Just the mere mention of it can raise the hair on your arms. Tax Day commonly refers to the day that your individual income taxes are due to the federal government. Although it is typically held on April…

When April rolls around and you haven't yet filed your taxes, you may start to wonder how late you can file your taxes before the IRS starts sending hounds to your door. OK, they probably don't have hounds, but I'm irrationally afraid of the IRS and…

There are a few things that you just have to take control of as you get older. You start wearing sunscreen, you realize that you need water (and not just coffee) to survive, and finally, you decide you need to start figuring out your finances.…

When you think about your personal relationships, you may be overlooking one key one: money. And, TBH, your relationship with money should be one of the most important ones you have. Just like any other kind of relationship, you can have ups and…

Some people think talking about sex is easier than talking about money, and I'd agree. After all, money talk is so… personal. However, talking about money will benefit your life, according to finance experts, so don't shy away from doing so. But I…

I absolutely love a good wedding. I come from an unbelievably large, extended family, and have therefore been attending weddings practically since I was born. When I was about seven, I made a really memorable splash at my cousin's wedding —…

When it comes to traveling, I'm sure you'd agree with me that the more cost-effective, the better. After all, there are several free travel apps to help save you money this summer. All it'll cost you is a few minutes of your time to download the…

Saving money may not come easily to you, but it's necessary for your future, as you probably know. But you can start saving money early, even when it may seem impossible. "Instead of thinking about savings as a vague term, think about milestone…

If you're a freelancer, you know there's definitely a lot of perks, but there are some drawbacks, too. After all, without having a regular 9-to-5 job, certain things may fall to the wayside, from money management to carving out time to work out. But…

Planning your first vacation as an adult can be an amazing feeling — an amazing, expensive feeling. If you want to go away for more than just a long weekend, things can get pricy. And if you want to go somewhere abroad, things will get even pricier.…