Before any online purchase, check coupon and rebate sites Black Friday is quickly approaching and apps like Rakuten, Fetch, or the cash back portal on your favorite credit card (mine is Capital One) have incredible deals! These sites have deals with companies that provide an extra rebate if you click through their app before making…
I’ve been working really hard to find a sustainable way to make money working from my laptop, and one of my favorite projects so far has been self-publishing smut stories on Amazon. This is something I talked about doing for years, but I just never sat down to write. Let alone, learn how to design…
This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may get a small commission if you use them, at no cost to you! Every time this question gets asked on Facebook, there are a million people jumping in to rave about how they love giving $10/day to Verizon for the privilege of using the phone plan they…
What is Worldpackers? Worldpackers is a program to connect travelers with volunteer opportunities across the world. Many of the experiences come with accommodation and meals included, so it’s an awesome way to see new countries on a budget. I loved it for the opportunity to give back to the community, work alongside and learn from…
A few days ago I realized that I am literally living my dream. I had a really rough week where I wasn’t finding any gigs to even apply for, my Fiverr account got permanently disabled (don’t ask), I had my first day without any page reads on Amazon, and the substitute teaching jobs were all…
At the end of September, I quit my day job at a restaurant in New Zealand and committed to working online as a freelancer. I had a buffer, some savings, and 7 months left on my work visa if it all went badly, as well a substitute teaching gig where I could pick up shifts…
Hi, my name is Mandy and I’m a quitter. I quit jobs, relationships, books, subscriptions, hobbies, habits, and anything else. If something is not serving me, I will, eventually, see myself out. This is not to say that I give up at the first sign of trouble or that I can’t see the long-game. I…
My Experience Housesitting Pets for 3 Weeks One of the most expensive parts of travel, and living in general, is how much we spend on accommodation. Housesitting can be a great way to deflect some of those costs and get to visit beautiful locations at the same time. I was lucky enough to score a…
If money is no issue or fear is a big one, then stick with the red tag taxis in Jamaica. But if you’re a bit more adventurous, interested in a more authentic experience, and want to save a bunch of money, then flag down a local taxi! Would you ever ride the public bus in…
Free champagne from a bar in the sky? Yes, please. It’ll take a few days for everything to clear but very soon I should have enough credit card points for 2 business class tickets to Italy for only $206 cash. I’ve heard about travel hacking and credit card points for years but I, like many…