5 Ways Saving For a Vacation Helps You Spend Less
You don’t have to max out your credit card to enjoy that hard-earned vacation.
Deb Hipp
Deb Hipp is a full-time freelance writer based in Kansas City, Mo. Deb went from being unable to get approved for a credit card or loan 20 years ago to having excellent credit today and becoming a homeowner. Deb learned her lessons about money the hard way. Now she wants to share them to help you pay down debt, fix your credit and quit being broke all the time. Deb’s personal finance and credit articles have been published at Credit Karma and The Huffington Post.
7 Ways Fixing Bad Credit Can Change Your Life
Once I improved my credit, I gained a lot more than just loan and credit card approvals.
4 Reasons to Use Your Tax Refund to Pay Down Debt
Paying your tax refund toward debt is one claim anyone can be proud to make.
8 Things to Know Before Freelancing Full-Time
Don’t allow financial surprises to stall your freelancing momentum.
It Pays to Be Prepared for Home Repairs
Last-minute shopping for appliances and installation can cost you in more ways than one.
Don’t Let Debt Keep You Chained to a Job You Hate
You don’t have to suffer for years at that soul-killing job just because you’re paying down debt.
10 Tips for How to Sell Out at Your Garage Sale
The last thing you want after your big sale is to drag half of all that stuff back inside.
7 Things You Should Never Skimp on to Save Money
Cutting back on these items because you’re paying down debt may actually end up costing you more.
7 Tips for Racking Up Clothing Savings at Thrift Stores
If you’re convinced that all thrift store clothes are shabby, it’s time to fine-tune your shopping style.
6 Tips To Reduce Food Waste And Cut Your Grocery Bill
Here’s how to stop throwing money down the garbage disposal.
Multiple Pets: Can You Afford it? What You Need To Know
Adding another dog or cat to the family costs more than just a bigger bag of food.
How I Totaled My New Car Cravings In One Day
When the new car bug bites, it pays to take a drive down reality lane.
Impulse Buying: Your Worst Debt Enemy
If you’re serious about staying out of debt, step away from the chocolate-covered walnuts.
Negotiate Your Way to More Cash In Your Wallet
You’ll be surprised how many people will strike a deal that saves you money.
How to Save Big Bucks with Loyalty Programs
Learn to be loyal while avoiding the betrayal – because not all loyalty programs are loyal to YOU.
4 Ways to Make Your Credit Card Company Pay You
Tired of making your credit card company rich while you stay broke? Turn it around.
New Year No Debt: You Don’t Have to Accept Debt As a Way of Life
Just because everyone else is in debt doesn’t mean you have to spend your life paying creditors.
New Year No Debt: 10 Ways To Reduce Expenses
If you dig a little deeper into your fixed expenses, you may find they’re not so fixed after all.
New Year No Debt: Life Is Better With A Budget
Did you spend 2017 awake at midnight, worrying about bills? Create a budget and sleep debt-free.
New Year No Debt: 10 Steps To Take Control Of Your Finances
Tired of being haunted by the specter of purchases past? Get rid of debt in 2018 and ditch living paycheck to paycheck.
5 Ways To Build Your Emergency Savings Fast
With a little ingenuity and hustle, you can pay cash for unexpected expenses instead of racking up credit card debt.
4 Ways to Check Out a Cheap But Nice Hotel
Here’s what I do to get a good night’s sleep at a great price.
How to Handle Holiday Gift Giving While Paying Down Debt
You don’t have to splurge like the three wise men to show you care during the holidays.
How to Save Money At The Habitat for Humanity Restore
Want to avoid pay big-box store prices while improving your habitat? Here’s how.
5 Ways To Save Money At Your Public Library
Hint: Only the last one involves books.
Has Generation X Lost its Way Financially?
Gen Xers struggle more than prior generations to save money, and a new study finds that those with subprime credit often have no savings at all.
5 Ways To Scrounge Up Cash Fast
You don’t need to max out a credit card or tap into your emergency savings.
Don’t Give Up: You Can Bust Out of Self-Imposed Debt Prison
Debt doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Here’s how to tunnel your way out.
“Affluent” Parents Will Support Their Children — For Decades
It seems the more money parents have, the more their children demand.
How (And When) To Fight An Unfair Medical Bill
I fought and saved money. But I also paid some money just to move on with my life.
How To Rack Up Savings With Online Price Matching
If you’re not comparing retail prices online when you shop, you’re missing out on savings.
Curb Shopping: 6 Tips For Shopping The Ultimate Clearance Rack
When it comes to shopping, you can’t beat “free.”
What I Learned About Debt From Minimalists
Lesson No. 1: Less stuff equals less stress.
How To Make Money On Craigslist — Safely
There’s easy money to be made if you’re willing to wade through the junk to find it.
9 Tips to Save Money on Groceries
Brush off that wilted spinach and climb out of the grocery store dumpster.
How to Dine Out on the Cheap
Even if you’re working to pay off credit card and other debt, you can still go out for a nice meal.