7 Ways My Relationship With Money Transformed

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It’s surprising how much my life and my relationship with money have transformed in a relatively short time. I still remember, vividly, the days when I struggled financially and lived paycheck to paycheck. I would panic over a lost $25 bill, cry when I dropped food because every dollar mattered, and feel constant stress about … Read more

Warmer Days and an Extra $1,916 in Income

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Hi everyone — I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Ours was peaceful and relaxing, and it went by far too fast. The past week was pretty quiet and uneventful, which can be a good thing. On Wednesday, May 1st, I’ll publish my April goals update and my extra income report, so be sure to … Read more

How Donating Almost Everything Transformed My Life

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When we sold our house and moved into an RV, we had to give away a large portion of our belongings so we could transition to living minimally in a much smaller space. We passed items to family, invited neighbors to take what they wanted, arranged a big pickup with the Salvation Army, and more. … Read more

How We Flipped a Free Chair into $103,000

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Hello! Today I’m sharing a fantastic story from Melissa. You may remember her from the post “How Melissa Made $40,000 In One Year Flipping Items.” She recently launched a fun challenge and asked to share her journey—enjoy! Have you ever taken something old and worn and made it desirable again? Do you enjoy finding items … Read more

29 High-Paying Outdoor Jobs Working in Nature

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Are you searching for the best jobs that let you work in nature? If you love being outdoors and care about the environment, a career in nature can let you spend your days outside while making a meaningful impact. Jobs in nature range from guiding visitors and teaching outdoor skills to researching wildlife, designing sustainable … Read more

Lendtable Review: How to Unlock Free Cash for Your 401(k) Match & ESPP

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Welcome to my Lendtable review. This post is a partnership with Lendtable. All opinions are my own.

Not sure where to start saving for retirement? Or feel like you don’t have enough money to make meaningful progress in your retirement plan?Lendtable Review

Today can change that.

It’s not only possible to save enough for retirement, but you can also capture free money from your employer and build passive wealth over time.

A simple place to start is taking full advantage of your company’s 401(k) or ESPP benefits.

If your employer offers a 401(k) match, even better.

Why?

Because an employer match is essentially free money: if you contribute $5,000 and your employer matches that amount, you end up with $10,000 in your retirement account.

Lendtable helps you capture that match by advancing the cash you need today to maximize your 401(k) match or ESPP contribution. In short, Lendtable gives you the money to receive your full employer match now, and you repay Lendtable from the future value of that match. It’s a straightforward way to secure thousands of additional retirement dollars from your employer.

Click here to complete a 2-minute evaluation and see how much you could earn with Lendtable.

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13 Real Ways to Earn Money Watching Ads Online

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Do you want to get paid to watch ads? While it’s not a path to wealth or a full-time job, watching ads can be an easy way to earn extra cash to cover a phone bill or pick up a few groceries. It’s a flexible side activity you can do from your couch during spare … Read more

Earn Extra Cash Mystery Shopping: How to Get Started

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Mystery shopping. Many readers have emailed asking, “What is mystery shopping?” and how I earn money from it. I typically make about $150 to $200 a month from mystery shopping. Side note: If you’re interested in other ways I earn extra money, check out my Extra Income page on my blog. I primarily work with … Read more

Moving Out at 18: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Independence

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Do you want to learn how to move out at 18 with little or no credit and limited funds? Here’s what you need to know to plan, prepare, and make the transition as smooth as possible. People choose to move out at a young age for many reasons—difficult family situations, a desire for independence, school … Read more

Earn Money Selling Books: A Lucrative Side Hustle Guide

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Hello! Enjoy this post on how to make money selling books from a blog friend of mine. You can find other ideas in my side hustles series. I love books. In graduate school I read a great many of them, and for years books have been both a hobby and a reliable side income for … Read more