Category: From the Magazine

  • 9 Clever Hacks That’ll Save You Time and Money Around the House

    When it comes to saving money (and time!) at home, a little can go a long way. Whether you want to keep your plants fresh while on vacation without hiring someone to water them, or you’re looking to remove scruff marks from the wall, or even if you can’t seem to keep your Tupperware collection…

  • 8 Smart Ways to Get More Cash Selling Your Clutter

    8 Smart Ways to Get More Cash Selling Your Clutter

    Spring cleaning just got a lot more profitable! If you want to sell your unwanted items online, we asked some of our favorite pros to share their simple strategies that’ll help rake in cash. Selling on eBay? Post on Sunday. “After selling thousands of dollars worth of items over 14 years on eBay, I’ve found…

  • 3 Creative Ways to Earn Money with Crafts

    3 Creative Ways to Earn Money with Crafts

    We’ve found three inspiring women who have each found a clever way to cash in on their creativity. If you love crafting and want to make some extra cash, read their stories below, then go ahead and steal their secrets so you can start earning too! Hand-Dying Yarn “Two years ago, I was working full-time,…

  • 3 Ways to Make Money Teaching Others Your Skills

    3 Ways to Make Money Teaching Others Your Skills

    From giving knitting lessons on YouTube to educating women on how to avoid remodeling disasters, these women have found creative ways to share their know-how with others. Read on to learn their secrets so you can start earning too!   “I make a full-time income teaching knitting on YouTube!” “My grandmother was an experienced and…

  • 3 New Ways to Save Big Shopping Online

    3 New Ways to Save Big Shopping Online

    According to a recent Bank of America survey, 96 percent of us regularly shop online. However, many of us aren’t saving as much as we could. That’s why FIRST asked three top shopping pros for their secrets to getting the best bang for your buck. Try one today!   Opt for In-Store Pickup  “Shipping costs…

  • 8 Expert Shopping Tips That’ll Save You a Bunch of Cash

    8 Expert Shopping Tips That’ll Save You a Bunch of Cash

    On the eternal quest for the best deal, we asked some top shopping experts to share their little-known tricks of the trade. Read on for their surprising strategies to ensure you get the rock-bottom price on anything you buy! Snap a photo to receive cash back. “It’s a smart idea to get cash back for…

  • Helping Others With Chores Can Earn You Big Bucks — Here’s How

    Helping Others With Chores Can Earn You Big Bucks — Here’s How

    Did you know you can earn money doing chores? These savvy women discovered they can make serious cash doing everyday tasks like shopping and laundry for other people. Find out how they did it so you can start earning today, too!   “I make up to $22 an hour grocery shopping!” “After I lost my…

  • 9 Beauty Tricks From Pros to Get You Party-Perfect in a Flash!

    9 Beauty Tricks From Pros to Get You Party-Perfect in a Flash!

    It’s always fun to gather with family, friends, and co-workers during the holidays. Of course, it comes with added pressure as we want to look our best, whether it happens in person or over a computer screen. But all the energy spent battling aging bothers like lackluster skin, fixing last-minute “arghs” like lipstick smudges, and…

  • 3 Women Who Make Extra Money Caring For Others — And How You Can, Too

    3 Women Who Make Extra Money Caring For Others — And How You Can, Too

    These smart women have discovered surprising ways to turn their generous natures into cash. Learn their secrets so you can start earning too!   “I earn $20,000 a year working 15 hours a week!” “I was working as a graphic artist, but when my parents got sick, I needed to take care of them. Not…

  • 7 Tricks to Saving Up to 30% on Healthy Food at Your Favorite Stores

    7 Tricks to Saving Up to 30% on Healthy Food at Your Favorite Stores

    Eating clean just got a lot more budget-friendly! Shopping experts share their tricks to slashing the prices on everything from organic foods to diet-friendly finds. Stock up on portion-controlled meals Taking the guesswork out of portion control by opting for diet-friendly prepackaged meals helps women lose 30 percent more weight, according to a study conducted…