When Is the Best Time to Buy Furniture?
Shopping for furniture that suits both your style and budget is a tough, but not impossible, task. If you make your purchase at particular periods of the year when sales abound,…
Stephen Layton
Stephen is a former personal finance writer for NerdWallet. His work has been featured by USA Today and MarketWatch.
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‘Ballers’ Doesn’t Fumble When It Comes to Money Matters
HBO’s “Ballers” follows the network’s tried-and-true prestige drama format — it’s a soap opera, but with enough razzle-dazzle so it doesn’t feel like one. And razzle-dazzle isn’t hard to come…
No, You Can’t Just Be a Bartender
If you spend time trawling through those “How to Make Extra Cash … Quick!” articles, you’ll inevitably find this bit of wisdom: “Just head down to your local watering hole…
5 Money Moves From Terrell Owens
Legendary NFL receiver Terrell Owens knows a thing or two about money: the opportunities it can bring and the mistakes you can make with it. Since retiring from the NFL,…
Bill Negotiation: Get a Better Deal on Cable, Internet and More
With a bit of research, interpersonal finesse and tenacity, you can negotiate with the dreaded cable company — and many other service providers — to lower your bills. Here are some…
8 Places to Sell Stuff Online
Before you sell stuff online to make extra money, determine the ideal venue for your goods. Selling Grandma’s vintage tea cozies is a different endeavor from offloading your old stereo system.…
Moving Without Help From Friends? Take These 5 Steps
Moving is a real pain — which is why it usually takes some amount of enticement for your friends and family to schlep your worldly possessions from one place to…
What Is My Take-Home Income?
One of the first steps to understanding your finances is understanding your income. Once you know what you bring in each month — and can predict this at least somewhat…
4 Alternatives to Traditional Broadband Service
For most consumers, a wired broadband connection (whether via cable, DSL or fiber optic, if you can find it) offers the fastest and most reliable internet service. However, these aren’t…
6 Ways to Get Cheap Internet in 2022
Saving money feels good, especially on costly (but often necessary) expenses like internet. If you’re happy with your provider, but not your bill, try negotiating or bundling your services. Looking…
