Mike Winters on Two Cents, shared by Mike Winters to Lifehacker
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Save Money With a No-Spend Day Challenge
For many people, a no-spend day isn’t an exercise in budgeting during the pandemic — it’s a daily reality. But others splurge in what has been dubbed “spendemic” retail therapy, as evidenced by the recent rise in loans for discretionary items, according to the loan comparison site Credible. If your spending feels overly therapeutic, a…
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Protect Yourself From Facebook and Instagram Ad Scams
Shopping on social media has come with more risks as the pandemic grinds along. Since last year, scams from online purchases make up nearly half of all complaints in the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker, with many of those complaints pointing a finger at shady ads on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s how you can protect…
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Here’s How to Save Extra Cash With the 52-Week Money Challenge
If you’re looking to reach a savings goal but aren’t sure how to get there, consider the 52-week money challenge. The increments you save are meant to be so small that you barely notice you’ve been saving money. Is it a gimmick? Absolutely — but it works. Hell, it works so well you can start…
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How Much Money Can You Make on Instagram?
How many Instagram followers do you need to become a full-time influencer? You can make money off a few thousand followers, but it will depend on a few other things as well — including what your account is about, and your ability to not annoy people by trying to sell products all the time.