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Just an FYI to the writer of this article and anyone doing this...depending on the state you live in most do require you to hold a seller's permit to charge appropriate sales taxes on the up charges your making for profit. Even in some states having more than 3 yard sales you are required to obtain a temporary seller's permit and charge people sales tax not many people know this, just an FYI.
These things may seem "boring" now, but in a couple of years you will look back and think 'that was pretty amazing'. I'm 22 and used to do these "boring" things in my teens. I look back now and wish I could go back to the days of laying in my car, stargazing with my friends eating ice cream! Cherish your time now.
Just starting to get into the points/miles/hacking game. My goal is a trip to Madagascar in Oct 2016. Currently have the Barclay World Elite MC. Any other recommendations for when/which CCs to apply for to earn 1st class tickets from JFk to TNR?
I learnt the eggs method years ago when ordering a breakfast sandwich at a small deli, it works surprisingly well and the eggs turned out amazing. I've been using that ever since.
You can also use microwaves to boil water. I know it sounds oddly simplistic and something that everyone knows but I think a lot of people take it for granted.
Good list, I would add that it forces you to budget and prioritize because after paying for all the stuff for the kids you don't have a choice you have to be frugal about the rest of it.
We're coming out on the other end of it, (our youngest went off to college this year). Your article made me chuckle. "Yes", to everything you said. During our DINKS phase we thought nothing about restaurant meals, (our personal black hole), now we go into apoplexy over full price anything.
The skill sets obtained during the kid years are priceless. Gardening. Canning. Couponing. Refinishing furniture. Yard saling. Curbside gleaning. Cooking from scratch. Quilt making. Winemaking. Tree house building. Budgeting. Costume making. I would never have attempted these before kids. But when money is tight you figure, "might as well try". Even though the results may not be perfect, every bit helped.
I hope you enjoy this time in your life, and learn lots of cool stuff on the way.
I'd like to see more articles on Money Attitudes and changing how one see's money. Relationship to money articles are ones that I also find particularly interesting.
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I want to learn more about down payments for first time home buyers.
What you don't mention is that homemade is all natural, no artificial ingredients. That alone is worth the cost.
This is a topic that is close to my heart... Best wishes!
Where are your contact details though?
Just an FYI to the writer of this article and anyone doing this...depending on the state you live in most do require you to hold a seller's permit to charge appropriate sales taxes on the up charges your making for profit. Even in some states having more than 3 yard sales you are required to obtain a temporary seller's permit and charge people sales tax not many people know this, just an FYI.
Planning for retirement.
And learn from my mistake. Be sure the money is actually going to be there. All the promises in the world won't make your paycheck any larger. :(
These things may seem "boring" now, but in a couple of years you will look back and think 'that was pretty amazing'. I'm 22 and used to do these "boring" things in my teens. I look back now and wish I could go back to the days of laying in my car, stargazing with my friends eating ice cream! Cherish your time now.
I'd like to learn more about HSAs
I would like to learn more about the best way to save for retirement.
how to use etf's to invest in the stock market.
My husband and I have a really tight budget, so I'd like to know how to enjoy life with only $100 a week (after bills) to spend.
I'd like to learn more about managing my 401k and Roth IRA.
Just starting to get into the points/miles/hacking game. My goal is a trip to Madagascar in Oct 2016. Currently have the Barclay World Elite MC. Any other recommendations for when/which CCs to apply for to earn 1st class tickets from JFk to TNR?
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I learnt the eggs method years ago when ordering a breakfast sandwich at a small deli, it works surprisingly well and the eggs turned out amazing. I've been using that ever since.
You can also use microwaves to boil water. I know it sounds oddly simplistic and something that everyone knows but I think a lot of people take it for granted.
Good list, I would add that it forces you to budget and prioritize because after paying for all the stuff for the kids you don't have a choice you have to be frugal about the rest of it.
need some jetBlue points, want to take my family on vacation and i need some points.
I would like to read more about how to make money in retirement. I am now 62 and do not have enough in savings. Thanks!
OR you could just eat FULL FAT dairy products AND -- OMG -- GO BARE-SKINNED INTO THE SUN!
We're coming out on the other end of it, (our youngest went off to college this year). Your article made me chuckle. "Yes", to everything you said. During our DINKS phase we thought nothing about restaurant meals, (our personal black hole), now we go into apoplexy over full price anything.
The skill sets obtained during the kid years are priceless. Gardening. Canning. Couponing. Refinishing furniture. Yard saling. Curbside gleaning. Cooking from scratch. Quilt making. Winemaking. Tree house building. Budgeting. Costume making. I would never have attempted these before kids. But when money is tight you figure, "might as well try". Even though the results may not be perfect, every bit helped.
I hope you enjoy this time in your life, and learn lots of cool stuff on the way.
I'd like to see more articles on Money Attitudes and changing how one see's money. Relationship to money articles are ones that I also find particularly interesting.
I would like to learn more about keeping down costs related to cars---buying, insurance, repairs, & maintenance! :)
I would like to learn more about investing.