For centuries, people have shared and exchanged goods and services within their communities. Recently, this idea has received a modern boost thanks to the internet. The web’s ability to bring buyers, sellers, and traders together has sparked a wealth of…
My family and I recently stayed in a two-bedroom apartment for the same cost as cramming into a dull corporate hotel room. I don’t have an in with the owner or know someone who knows someone. I just used a…
Crowdfunding is the process of raising money from a large group of people — a crowd — typically through a crowdfunding website like GoFundMe. And it’s become a popular way for people worldwide to raise money for unexpected — and…
People send money overseas for many reasons: to buy or rent property, pay tuition and school fees, gift money to friends, book a vacation abroad, or buy something from a foreign vendor or merchant. As an expat myself, whose investment…
Spring break is a popular travel time for penny-pinching college students and young people. You know, the people you think of when you hear the phrase “spring breakers.” It’s also an excellent time to travel in general. Springtime, including the…
Extreme couponing is a great way to save money on the things you buy everyday. Done the old-fashioned way – clipping physical coupons from newspapers, flyers, and catalogs – it’s also extremely time- and energy-consuming. Let’s face it: No matter…
Many college students get by just fine without owning a car. If you’re studying abroad or in a major U.S. city with great public transportation and affordable carsharing, ridesharing and bikesharing options, you might not need a vehicle, especially since…
Countless websites offer compelling discounts, deals, and coupons for budget-conscious online store shoppers. A handful offer similar perks for brick-and-mortar shoppers as well. But the quality of these tools varies widely. Some have a minimal selection or unreliable, outdated inventories…
According to data compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 16.6% of all U.S. higher education students (about 3.3 million) in the fall of 2018 were enrolled in institutions that exclusively offer distance education courses. More than 35% were enrolled…
Sharing economy apps and platforms are great tools for freelancers who create full-time income by stringing together multiple independent gigs, as well as for traditional employees looking to boost their income in their spare time. The most popular sharing economy platforms…
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