If you have too much stuff, it might feel so overwhelming that you don’t know where to start to get rid of everything you no longer need. You can get so tangled up in just getting through each day that you can’t seem to find time prune your possessions.
If you’ve got kids, you probably have clothing they outgrew years ago and toys they’ve forgotten they have.…
Many common email scams shift into overdrive during the holidays, including fake package alert emails.
Since you’re probably shopping for gifts online this holiday season, you’ll likely pay extra attention to any shipping alert emails you receive. Criminals take advantage of this tendency, sending out millions of phony emails claiming to be from big retailers like Amazon or major shipping companies like the U.S.…
Many of us have way too much stuff. Until we start cleaning out closets and the garage, attic or basement, we might not even realize just what we have that we’re no longer using.
For the past few weeks, I’ve been cleaning out my closets and garage to get rid of everything I possibly can. I’ve made so much money from this endeavor that I effectively get paid for cleaning out drawers, closets and other storage space.…
One of the more challenging parts of Christmas shopping is finding gifts that cost in the neighborhood of $20. You might have some sort of gift exchange at work, school, church or elsewhere with a $20 guideline. Or, maybe you spend about $20 on a particular friend’s gift.
Here’s a list of several great gifts costing around $20 or less. Most can be directly shipped to gift recipients to save you the trouble of buying something, boxing it and shipping it yourself.…
Most major retailers offer smartphone apps to make it easy for customers to find product information and place orders on their phones and tablets. However, according to experts, an increasing number of retailer apps are fakes.
Some phony apps are harmless, while others are set up to harvest credit card numbers for criminals. There are even fraudulent apps that lock down your phone or tablet and hold it hostage until you pay a ransom.…
Who else remembers the Staples Easy Button? Years ago, I had a coworker who had a Staples Easy Button on her desk. Everyone thought it was the coolest thing, and it didn’t actually do anything except sit there.
Amazon has come up with a button that actually performs a task. It places an order for something you need on a regular basis, simply by pressing a button.…
Be on the lookout for some unscrupulous third party sellers on Amazon who are working hard to steal your dough. I know someone who was almost scammed out of $500 due to this scam – an extremely intelligent, tech savvy person.
Third party sellers have been a mainstay on Amazon for years, offering both used and new products alongside Amazon’s own listings.…
I’m thrilled to announce the official launch of my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Most Cash for Your Stuff, available exclusively through Amazon.com.
Positive reviews are the lifeblood of book authors. I hope that you’ll read my book, enjoy it, tell your friends, share it on social media and leave me a positive review on Amazon. I’d also appreciate any feedback you could send me, on how I could improve the book in future editions.…
For a long time, I thought I was getting a pretty decent deal on groceries by matching coupons with sales. It turns out that there’s a much better way.
For this month’s LivingWithBeth Cash Savings Challenge, I’m spilling the beans on how to really save money on groceries. It has nothing to do with sales or coupons.
Weekly meal planning does help, but only to the degree that you can limit the items that you buy.…
Many homeowners are having steam showers installed nowadays because of the numerous possible benefits they offer, including improved circulation and better complexion. They’re also super relaxing and a great way to relieve stress.
Athletes and others with active lifestyles find steam showers help aid with recovery from exercise by flushing out metabolic waste that’s built up in muscles during exercise, especially rigorous routines like weightlifting and field sports.…
