If you are even halfway serious about trying to get out of debt or simply want to spend $100 less a month, one of the first steps you need to take is monitoring your monthly spending. Before you think that the only way to track how much you spend is to pay for a monthly…
Not everyone has the money to start investing, or so they think. Did you know you can invest with just a few dollars each month or even just spare change? Do you want to build a small nest egg by investing a few dollars at a time? Then you should consider one of these micro-investing…
Let’s be honest for a moment here. Everyone wants to know how to make more money and usually quickly. While there are no get rich quick scenarios out that, there are legitimate ways to earn some more money in just one day. It’s not fake or out there. With a little bit of setup, you…
We all talk a lot about money around here. Wealth Bytes is dedicated to it. I am a fan of money, but more of the possibilities which money provides. There is no denying that money brings opportunities. I wouldn’t be where I am today without working hard, starting this blog, and taking advantage of every opportunity presented…
It’s the time of year to clean out the closets and make room for new stuff. I don’t know about you, but in our house we have enough stuff as it is. Which means we are always looking for ways to find new homes for our older stuff and make room for the new. In the…
I’m going to be the first to admit that I work too much. For years I have been hustling and grinding in order to achieve success. How did I measure success? Money! It seems cliche, but I’ve attributed success with having money. For too many years, I thought having flashy things made me a success,…
I have been selling stuff on Craigslist for some time. In the past few years, I have also offloaded some cars on the free site. The process is simple, but you do have to understand the laws of your particular state. I would continue to buy and sell cars, but after a certain number, I would…
One of the most popular posts here on Wealth Bytes is how to sell a car on Craigslist. I wrote it after selling a few cars via the free site, so I wanted to share my experiences. I didn’t know it would become so popular. Due to the amount of visitors to that article, I…
Welcome to another edition of Simple Savings Sunday! I love these little tidbits of savings advice as much as the next person. I really do! Today is going to be one that might confuse some of you and it’s about shopping for the lowest price. Now, I’m not saying shopping for the “best” price, but…
As most of you know, we moved into our current home last June. We have a nice sized yard and a really nice neighborhood. What we don’t have is a house that was move in ready. Well, it was, but we wanted to change many things. It’s been months and we still have too many…
There comes a time in all of our lives that we have to make large purchases. Let’s face it, that is just how our lives work right now. Our modern lives demand dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers. When we find ourselves looking to buy a new appliance, we shop around. We read the reviews, we analyze the reports, and we watch the sales. Here is my story about why you shouldn’t go with the lowest price, but shop based on the type of service that you will receive after the purchase is made.
It is always a good idea to pay down your debt. Surely, you have heard that mantra before. It is shouted from every personal finance rooftop on the internet. But why is it such a good idea, especially when you look at it in the light applying for a new car loan? There are many reasons you might not be immediately aware of, so here we go.
