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15 Part-Time Jobs for Moms Who Want to Earn Some Extra Cash

Finding the best part-time job for moms is important to you, because you want to spend as much time with your kids as possible while still contributing to your family’s income. The good news is there are plenty of fun jobs for working moms out there that will make paying the bills each month a…
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If You Have More Than $1,000 in Your Checking Account, Make These 4 Moves

Hey, congratulations! You’ve finally built up a little cushion in your checking account — $1,000! You’ve got four figures in your account all the time. You’ve come a long way since your days of over-drafting and having to pay all those nasty bank fees. So, this is the right time to think about your longer-term…
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9 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gifts, Decorations, and More This Holiday Season

Every year, the pre-Christmas buying frenzy seems to start earlier and earlier. No longer do the Christmas trees go up in stores and shopping centers on December 1 — these days, they’re likely to make an appearance before Halloween. And with that extended Christmas buying season comes greater temptation to buy, buy, buy — which is, of course,…
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3 Ways You Can Make Money Doing Good Deeds for Others

From feeding the hungry to keeping pets out of shelters to helping new moms, these women have turned their good deeds into full-time jobs. Read on to see how you can too! 1. Feeding Those in Need (Photo Credit: First For Women) Kathleen Purdy, 68 Danbury, CT, tells us: “As a single mom of three,…
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This 7-Day Money Challenge Is the Perfect New Year’s Resolution

When’s the last time you spent some time with your money? Nope — not spent your money. We’re talking about sitting down and getting your finances organized and on track. This is easy to procrastinate. After all, it sounds like a MASSIVE chore you definitely don’t have time to do. But dedicating some time to…
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3 Ways to Make Extra Money Doing Odd Jobs

From transporting dogs to driving carpool and doing chores for others, these women have found unique ways to earn cash. Learn their secrets so you can too! “I make up to $3,000 a month transporting pets!” “I had been out of work due to health problems, and around the same time that I was ready…
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3 Amazing Ways to Rake In Cash On Your Own Time

From writing emails to transcribing interviews, these women are making serious dough — without punching the clock. “I bring in $15 an hour sending emails!” “When the online business my husband and I own started to slow down, I needed to find a way to make money. Since I have back problems and can’t stand…
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4 Clever Ways to Outsmart Fake Reviews

Nearly 40 percent of online reviews for products, restaurants, and hotels are fake. Here, our pros share the inside scoop that’ll help you pinpoint feedback you can truly trust. For products: Enlist free tools. More than half of us have trouble telling the difference between imposter reviews and the real deal. The solution: Log on…
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The Pandemic May Have Inadvertently Messed Up Your Credit Score — Here’s How to Fix It
Have you looked up your credit score recently and thought the number was low since you’ve made all your payments on time? It might not be because of anything you did wrong! And if you haven’t, you may want to check it ASAP. Problems with typos and mislabeled receipts on the part of your lenders…
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You Could Lose Up to 100 Points on Your Credit Score If You Don’t Fix This One Common Issue
Keeping track of your pesky credit score can be difficult. It often feels like it takes years to build credit and one mistake — either on your part or someone else’s — to completely tank it. But it turns out that one of the easiest ways to instantly increase your score actually has to do…