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Secrets to Where I Change My Coins to Cash for Free

If you’re getting ready for vacation, the holidays, or want to splurge without breaking your budget, the perfect go-to is to cash in coins you’ve been saving in your piggy bank or coin jar. Which means you’re wondering, where can I change my coins for cash for free? If you’re using cash envelopes to budget,…

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11+ Hotel Brands that Take Cash (Updated 2023)

Fewer hotels take cash payments today than before, but don’t fear – there are still plenty of options. You can travel without using a credit card (or prepaid card, gift cards, money order) to pay for your hotel room. It just takes some planning and organization. There are plenty of reasons you might not want…

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Where to Sell Disney VHS Tapes for the Most Profit

You’ve heard the buzz about selling Disney VHS tapes for thousands of dollars, but take it with a grain of salt – the market for these collectibles constantly changes. While you’re not likely to be able to retire after selling your sealed copy of Aladdin, there’s still some good news! There are still some great…

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50 Money Affirmations to Attract Wealth

Money affirmations are short sentences that can help you rewire your thought patterns. Rather than focusing on negative ideas around money, you redirect your negative self-talk and create a new focus and future for yourself. While it sounds easy, it can be a challenge. It’s not some get quick rich scheme and isn’t a matter…

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How to Earn Money with Neighbor Storage

Looking for a new side hustle that’s passive, and the easiest way to make a quick couple hundred bucks a month? You’ll find it in the Neighbor storage app by renting out your extra storage space. What is the Neighbor Storage app? The Neighbor storage app (or Neighbor.com as it’s referred to as well) turns…

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What causes a negative balance on a credit card – and what to do

Occasionally, there’s a glitch in the matrix, and we see things that shouldn’t be there – like seeing a negative balance on a credit card. While it’s weird and can be a little unsettling, there are various reasons why it can happen.  Let’s talk about why you might get a negative balance when you open…

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Does Target Take EBT? Yes – but with restrictions!

Target has a lot of great ways to save money – including sales, Target Circle discounts, matching competitors’ pricing, and more. Having multiple ways to save money at Target quickly makes it a great place to shop. But does Target take EBT?  You are probably already aware of what EBT is. Still, if not, EBT…

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The 11 Best (& Most Stylish) Cash Envelope Wallets

Using an all-cash budgeting system is a great way to avoid overspending and track expenses easier. However, having a pile of stray envelopes circulating the bottom of your purse isn’t exactly how you envisioned it working out, right? This is where a handy cash envelope wallet comes in to keep everything in place and easily…

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PayPal Refer a Friend: Earn a $10 Bonus

Referral fees are a great incentive to provide services you already use. Especially when they pay both you and the referee like the Paypal refer a friend program. This referral program is easy to use, involves very little work, and can score you up to $100 a year by referring up to ten friends. Let’s…