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Does Walmart Cash Personal Checks?
On a typical weekend, the list of errands to run can be pretty long. Get groceries, run the kids to practice, cash some checks. While I was grabbing groceries the other day, I noticed a Money Center at my local Walmart and wondered, does Walmart cash personal checks? The good news is – yes, Walmart…
Read MoreHow Much to Tip for A Massage
Self-care is essential for finding ways to recharge in today’s busy world. When budgeting for self-care items, like pedicures, facials, and massage therapy, it’s necessary to make sure we’re leaving enough room for a tip. Let’s talk about how much to tip for massage and the best ways to do so. Should You Tip for a Massage?…
Read More$26 an Hour is How Much a Year?
$26 an hour is just below the median rate of $29.81 in the US in 2020 for hourly employees, according to Indeed.com. So while it’s close to the average pay for a single individual, $26 an hour is how much a year? How much is $26 an hour each year? If you’re working a full-time…
Read MoreWhat Does “You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup” Mean?
“You can’t pour from an empty cup” is an old saying that’s been around forever and recently (incorrectly) attributed to a Canadian politician, Norm Kelly. So what does it mean? And how does it apply not only to our daily lives but also to our finances as well? What does it mean when your cup…
Read MoreThe Parts of a Check and How to Write One
As life becomes more digital, it’s less likely that you’ll have to continue to write checks. However, there are still some specific instances when writing one is essential, whether for security or to avoid credit card fees. Let’s talk about the different parts of a check, how to write one, and how to cash a…
Read MoreWhat happens if you don’t pay a parking ticket?
We’ve all been there – we stay a little too long at the coffee shop or dash into your local store and walk out to a parking ticket. It’s frustrating, but it happens. However, what happens if you don’t pay a parking ticket? You might be tempted to skip paying your parking ticket fines altogether…
Read MoreHow to Stop Saying ‘I’m Broke!’ and Actually Fix It
Besides being a popular song, ‘I’m broke’ can be a common phrase uttered by folks struggling with finances. If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, or can’t seem to get ahead, let’s talk about why and how to fix it. Why Am I Broke? (And How to Fix It) There are several reasons you might be broke, from…
Read MoreDo Stamps Expire? Avoid Wasting Your Money
As we mail fewer letters thanks to online activities, we often end up with rolls and piles of old stamps laying around for months (Or even years). Looking at the pile of stamps on my desk, I wondered, do stamps expire? And what do I do if the price of postage changes? The cost of…
Read MoreWhat is Porch Pick Up When Selling Items?
One of the easiest ways to make extra money is to sell items on Facebook or Craigslist locally. And to make it even easier, taking advantage of the porch pick up means you won’t have to haul your stuff all over town just to get rid of it. So what is porch pick up, and…
Read More19 Fun Piggy Banks for Adults to Help You Save
19 Fun Piggy Banks for Adults to Help You Save December 2, 2021/Mike & Mollie This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information. While piggy banks for adults might not be the first thing that comes to mind when gift shopping for a loved one, they can be a great gift idea…
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