One way to stick to your monthly budget is to use cash instead of your debit or credit card. This is one of several steps that author and radio host Dave Ramsey recommends to pay off debt. He’s authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership,…
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10 Ways to Earn Money from Home
Here is a list of 10 ways that you can earn money from home. Bookmark this page because I will be updating it with additional information. Blogging Because your goal will be to earn money online, I recommend creating a WordPress blog. WordPress is much more flexible and can grow as your site needs change….
How to Earn Extra Money from Home
Although you are unlikely to make a full-time income from survey sites, you can use them to earn extra spending money. I’ve also listed some cashback sites so you can learn more about options for saving money on items you’re already buying. Most of the sites I’ve listed have referral programs. When you use your…
Why I Use the Genesis Framework by StudioPress
I have used the Genesis Framework and various child themes on Our Virginia Home for several years. I prefer working with the Genesis Framework because it builds a solid foundation for WordPress sites. Over 500,000 WordPress sites use the Genesis Framework, so you’ve likely seen some of their most popular themes on your favorite blogs….
Saving Money with Campus Book Rentals
My first trip to the college bookstore is a moment that I’d like to block out. With most textbook prices ranging between $60 to $120 and five classes – many of which required separate lab books – my first semester of books cost hundreds of dollars. I wish that companies such as Campus Book Rentals…
How to get cash back on your used books
Get Cash Back on Your Used Books Have you ever tried to sell your textbooks back to your school bookstore only to be told that they are no longer accepting that book or the amount you are offered is extremely low? Perhaps you’ve tried selling books to a used bookstore only to be offered a…