Ideas for some quick extra income

Is your budget a bit tight this holiday season? Here are some quick ideas to bring in a bit of cash flow this holiday season.

Sell crafts at craft fairs. If you are crafty, consider creating fun crafts for resale at craft fairs.
Sell stuff on eBay. Selling outgrown clothing, DVDs, books, collectibles, etc. […]

Watch that thermostat!

Did you know that when you heat your house, each degree above 68 degrees you set it actually adds 3% to your home heating costs. So for a money saving tip, set your thermostat to 68 degrees, and see how you and your family fare. Don’t forget it is cheaper to layer a […]

Using Costco gift cards gives you a free membership for the day

Don’t have a Costco gift card, but want to stock up before Christmas? Simply load a Costco gift card and take that with you, because it includes a FREE membership for the day! And yes, you can buy a Costco gift card as a gift for yourself, and you can buy them online […]

Keeping track of holiday charitable donations

‘Tis the season for charitable donations. But be sure to keep track of amounts everytime you donate to a worthwhile cause this holiday season, because many contributions are deductable. You will often get a receipt for larger donations, but do keep track of larger ones too, so that you can claim the tax […]

Writing off home office business expenses

Are you remembering to write off your home office expenses when it comes to filing your taxes? If your home office is used regularly and exclusively as the main place of your business, you can deduct many types of home office expenses. But there is a catch… you can ONLY use the space […]