https://truemoneysaver.com/ Savings for Yourself, Blessings for Others Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:04:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-FAVICON-TMS-Logo-Purse-Only-32x32.png https://truemoneysaver.com/ 32 32 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/cheap-date-night-ideas/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/cheap-date-night-ideas/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671595 Last year it dawned on me that it had been a long time since James and I had a true and honest date night. This was something I was determined to change and even made it a part of my goals for the new year. Prior to this, date nights kind of slipped by the wayside. We usually go out to dinner with the family but we can't count that as a date night, and we pretty much stopped planning […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/cheap-date-night-ideas/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/christian-pumpkin-carving-story/ https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/christian-pumpkin-carving-story/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=705066 If you plan to carve a pumpkin with your kids this month, here's a great Christian pumpkin carving story that will turn this activity into a memorable learning opportunity. It's hard to stop with the busyness of life and take time to do an activity like this with your kids, but it's so important. We are the teachers and the leaders of our children, so who better to learn just how much God loves us than from us! Being a […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/christian-pumpkin-carving-story/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/expenses-we-will-never-cut/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/expenses-we-will-never-cut/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:01:51 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673659 If you're looking at your list of household expenses and trying to decide what to cut, let me stop you there! You can't cut everything out of your budget, although we all wish we could at some point in our lives. This past year has been a doozy, from the water heater going, the washer dying and the ice maker going caput. Since we didn't have a whole lot of time to prepare for these expenses, we had to cut […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/expenses-we-will-never-cut/feed/ 11 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/items-buy-dollar-store/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/items-buy-dollar-store/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:01:45 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=696572 I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, that we feel RICH! 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. Consumer Reports compared prices on 38 everyday products and found that Dollar General had the lowest prices on many items. It beat or came close to Walmart in many cases, which typically does […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/items-buy-dollar-store/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-family-entertainment/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-family-entertainment/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673324 Looking for family entertainment that doesn't cost a lot? We talk about many different ways to save money and get the best deals on TrueMoneySaver, but one of the best ways to save your money is by not spending it! A few years back when we were still working hard to pay off our debt, we did many spending freezes. Hands down the most challenging parts were keeping ourselves entertained! During the summer months, it was hard. We could go […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-family-entertainment/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/travel-world-even-when-broke/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/travel-world-even-when-broke/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:01:57 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=676614 If you have the desire to travel, but you're broke, you can still be a broke traveler. You may think there is no way on earth you’ll be traveling the world anytime soon just by looking at your bank account right now. The truth is that traveling may even be cheaper than living in one place your entire life. If you think you don’t have any money to travel, you may want to reconsider! You don’t need to be wealthy […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/travel-world-even-when-broke/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/easy-halloween-funny-dinner-ideas/ https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/easy-halloween-funny-dinner-ideas/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:01:44 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=705117 Do you need some funny dinner ideas? For many kids and parents alike, Halloween is one of the most fun and anticipated nights of the year. But by the time the kids are done with schoolwork or homework and put the final touches on their costumes, there is often not much time to eat dinner. I spoke about this topic on Fox TV on 10/21/17. Watch the Replay Video Here:     By planning ahead this year, you will be […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/easy-halloween-funny-dinner-ideas/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/budget-when-no-savings/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/budget-when-no-savings/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:01:53 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673896 If you are tight on money, then you are learning how to live on a tight budget. But, it's so important to put money away for savings regularly. Having money in a savings account will provide you with a cushion for emergencies and unexpected expenses that may pop up in your budget. Your savings account can also provide you with a way to meet your financial goals. If you have no savings, it’s time to start saving! With these living […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/budget-when-no-savings/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/almost-expired-milk/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/almost-expired-milk/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:01:45 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673346 Do you have almost expired milk? If you don't know how to use it up, start by making yourself a bath with this Soothing Milk Bath Recipe! While we sometimes can go through a gallon of milk in a day, there are days when we won't finish a whole gallon and it just sits there looming towards its expiration date. I hate being wasteful, and I try to get as much use out of everything that I can so instead […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/almost-expired-milk/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/stretch-food-budget-on-spending-freeze/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/stretch-food-budget-on-spending-freeze/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=684129 We’ve all faced this scenario at least once: It’s the middle of the month, your budget for groceries is completely spent, and your cupboards are starting to look a little bare. Whether you’re in the middle of a spending freeze, or you just need to stretch that last little bit of your grocery budget until payday, we can help. I spoke about this topic on my Savings Segment on Fox. Watch the replay video here:     So I'll help […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/stretch-food-budget-on-spending-freeze/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/save-money-for-travel/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/save-money-for-travel/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=676582 If you're looking to find out how to save money for travel, you've come to the right place. Doesn’t it seem like everyone you know is taking a vacation? When you’re on a tight budget, it can feel like everyone else is traveling and seeing the world, except for you! The truth is that you don’t have to have a high paying job or go into debt to be able to travel! You can pay for your vacation with cash, […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/save-money-for-travel/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-with-u-pick-farms/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-with-u-pick-farms/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=726955 If you're trying to find something for the family to do outdoors...then you need to head to some U-Pick Farms! What's a U-Pick Farm? It's a farm where you can pick your own produce! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, zucchini or squash...you name it, you can pick it! It's a great place to spend time together, saving money, and showing our kids where their food comes from. Each year our family heads to some farm to pick produce because it's […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-with-u-pick-farms/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/living-healthy-save-you-money/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/living-healthy-save-you-money/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=675421 When you think of the cost of being healthy, some things that might come to mind are gym memberships, organic foods, vitamins, and other expensive workout programs. While these are in fact ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your everyday life, they are not the only way! You may be shocked to find that living a healthy lifestyle can save you money! I’m sharing with you some of the top ways living a healthy life can save you money.]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/living-healthy-save-you-money/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/free-halloween-theme-crafts/ https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/free-halloween-theme-crafts/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=721085 We all love our kids when they have time off school this time of year, but what would we to do without our Halloween theme crafts & printables to keep them busy?  Go batty. That's what! So that's why I've compiled the best free Halloween printable crafts so not only can you be fun mom, but you can actually have fun with your kids! These easy crafts ideas are not only great at keeping your kids busy and out of the candy […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/halloween/free-halloween-theme-crafts/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/candy-coupons-for-halloween/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/candy-coupons-for-halloween/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=705096 Did you know that Americans are estimated to spend $2.7 Billion on Halloween candy this year? With regards to candy sales, only the Easter Holiday comes higher. I feel like the candy is the purchase that affects most of us because I've noticed with having older children (like my 18yo, Annabelle, for example) she might not participate in buying a full-fledged costume, but she will gladly hand out candy at my house to the little kids in the neighborhood. The […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/candy-coupons-for-halloween/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/types-of-budgeting-methods/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/types-of-budgeting-methods/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:01:55 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=728225 Did you know there are different types of budgeting? There is. And since there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to how you budget your money, neither is one type of budgeting. Some methods may work better for you than others, but as long as you are sticking to it and tracking your expenses, you should have great success. After failing to stick to a regular budget, most people think budgeting just isn’t for them and give […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/types-of-budgeting-methods/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/fill-your-emergency-fund/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/fill-your-emergency-fund/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:01:55 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673810 Whether you're trying to pay off debt or just getting your financial life in order, we all need an emergency savings fund or a rainy day fund. Emergency funds are so essential for our financial security. When a financial crisis and unexpected expenses occur, instead of swiping your credit card and trying to figure out where the money is going to come from, you'll have a plan instead of using the credit card! Having extra money set aside in your […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/fill-your-emergency-fund/feed/ 10 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-save-money-on-k-cups/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-save-money-on-k-cups/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:01:51 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673957 It's no shocker to you guys that I LOVE my Keurig coffee pods! We've had a Keurig for a few years now and I just love that bad boy! Since I sometimes will be working late into the night, we don't really need a full pot of coffee at 11 PM! That's why a single serve coffee maker is perfect! However, Keurig coffee pods and other brand K-Cups are REALLY expensive compared to coffee grounds. A typical box of K-cups could run […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-save-money-on-k-cups/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-fun-family-activities-to-do-on-a-no-spend-weekend/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-fun-family-activities-to-do-on-a-no-spend-weekend/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=683396 If you have a family, I'm sure you are looking for free fun family activities to do every now and then, especially when you are trying to save money and not spend it. One of the most common reasons why people choose not to do a spending freeze is because they believe they won’t have anything to do. That they will be stuck at home bored to tears. Can you believe that? When you are forced to cut your spending […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-fun-family-activities-to-do-on-a-no-spend-weekend/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/free-travel-apps/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/free-travel-apps/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:01:48 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=677933 If you’ve ever browsed the Google Play Store or iTunes Store, you know that there are a lot of free smart traveler apps out there. I’m always looking for ways to save money and find quick and easy ways to do things, and apps have always helped with that. Over the past few weeks, I’ve put a few of these apps to the test to find the best free travel apps that will make your life easier! And since you […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/free-travel-apps/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/slow-cooker/crock-pot-baked-potatoes-recipe/ https://truemoneysaver.com/slow-cooker/crock-pot-baked-potatoes-recipe/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:01:42 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=282625 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe Put a whole new spin on your leftovers by serving them with these easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes! Top them with leftover Chili, Beef Stroganoff or Pot Roast along with traditional potato toppings for a leftover meal no one will complain about. Baking potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper are all you need for this easy way to make dinner and use up those leftovers at the same time. Put each potato on its piece […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/slow-cooker/crock-pot-baked-potatoes-recipe/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/ways-to-save-on-produce/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/ways-to-save-on-produce/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:01:45 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=726263 Need to save on produce? Fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, yet buying all those perishable foods can get expensive. So let's focus on some surprising techniques for minimizing your produce costs and maximizing value when it comes to produce. No Coupons Even Needed! {I'm not including in my creative tips below, the obvious way to save money on produce, which is having a garden, because I figure you already know that would be […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/ways-to-save-on-produce/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/cleaning-and-organizing/organized-mom-save-money-on-organizing/ https://truemoneysaver.com/cleaning-and-organizing/organized-mom-save-money-on-organizing/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:31:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=726649 Trying to be an organized mom? Maybe you've started looking on Pinterest for easy solutions. Then, the next thing I do is go to Amazon (or Target) to find the perfect little boxes and bins to help me STAY organized. The only problem is that I find out it's gonna cost me an arm and a leg for all those fun items to organize. Well, it doesn't have to be that way. You can be organized AND not spend a […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/cleaning-and-organizing/organized-mom-save-money-on-organizing/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/plan-best-year-ever/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/plan-best-year-ever/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=672202 It’s a new year and a fresh start! If your New Year’s resolution this year is to make better money management decisions or even give your finances a financial makeover, you’re in the right place! I’m going to show you how to plan for your best financial year yet!]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/plan-best-year-ever/feed/ 9 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/the-best-breakfast-foods-to-feed-your-family-on-the-cheap-free-price-comparison-download/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/the-best-breakfast-foods-to-feed-your-family-on-the-cheap-free-price-comparison-download/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:01:45 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=707132 I was always looking for the best fast breakfast foods. And I used to always think that cereal was the cheapest breakfast that I could feed my children. While I was scoring great deals with the coupons, cereal isn’t exactly the picture perfect option for a healthy breakfast at home. It’s hard to beat the convenience of being able to just pour your kids a bowl or cereal or give them a pack of mini muffins and call it a […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/the-best-breakfast-foods-to-feed-your-family-on-the-cheap-free-price-comparison-download/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/no-spending-month-reduce-stress/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/no-spending-month-reduce-stress/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=682024 Do you need to know how to spend no money this month? A no spending month might sound like more hassle than it’s worth. If you have a difficult time controlling your spending, a no spend month challenge might sound like setting yourself up to fail. One of the biggest reasons most people won’t do it is because they’re too stressed, and this would just add to it! Not only can no spending month challenges help you save money, but […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/no-spending-month-reduce-stress/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/afford-travel-when-in-debt/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/afford-travel-when-in-debt/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:01:42 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=676825 Have you looked at your budget and can't find the money for travel expenses? You may be looking at your budget now and feel like all your money is going toward paying bills. Sure paying your mortgage, student loans, car loans, and credit cards are all necessary payments, but if you are in debt, it can feel like all you’ll do with your money is put it toward your debt. If you have debt, traveling much seems out of your […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/afford-travel-when-in-debt/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/cleaning-and-organizing/garage-sales/ https://truemoneysaver.com/cleaning-and-organizing/garage-sales/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=700342 If you have been cleaning and purging your house, then you are ready to see if those unwanted items can be turned into a nice small treasure by having some garage sales. Decluttering your space and planning a yard sales is a huge undertaking. But what if I told you that you can turn that clutter into fast cash by selling online? You can! Innovations in technology and commerce make it easier than ever to trade your unwanted goods and […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/cleaning-and-organizing/garage-sales/feed/ 4 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/organize-for-less/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/organize-for-less/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:31:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=681484 It may seem like an impossible task to organize a home and keep it organized, but not when you utilize cheap storage. Though it would be ideal to invest in the perfect "Pinterest worthy" organizational contraption, it is not always financially reasonable. I'm looking for cheap storage. Luckily many things around the home can be utilized to help keep things organized and not break the bank. You'll find some of the best DIY cheap storage ideas that you can use […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/organize-for-less/feed/ 3 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/cheap-halloween-props/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/cheap-halloween-props/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=705029 Hooray...Halloween is just around the corner again and it's time to make your own cheap Halloween props! This fun and spooky celebration can cost you oodles if you are not careful. Stores have a vast selection of costumes, props and decorations all for sale but at a hefty price. Why not have some fun and save some cash by creating your own? You can really save some money by making your own cheap Halloween props! The kids will love to […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/cheap-halloween-props/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/things-you-need-to-do-right-now-to-improve-your-financial-life/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/things-you-need-to-do-right-now-to-improve-your-financial-life/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671945 Many people are looking to improve their finances this year, but have no idea how on earth to achieve this goal! If you are struggling to get ahead financially, just the idea of getting control of your finances can seem intense. I’m not going to lie to you and tell...]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/things-you-need-to-do-right-now-to-improve-your-financial-life/feed/ 14 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-save-the-most-money-on-pantry-staples/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-save-the-most-money-on-pantry-staples/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:01:45 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=707411 One of the most common questions I get asked is how I manage to stock my pantry full of handy pantry staples without blowing my grocery budget. Pantry staples can get quite expensive if you’re not careful, and if you don’t plan your trip well, you could end up spending hundreds on your regular groceries and then a few more hundred on your stock up items. Since no one wants to spend more than we need to, starting a list […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-save-the-most-money-on-pantry-staples/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/stop-shopping-on-spending-freeze/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/stop-shopping-on-spending-freeze/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=685728 Are you starting a no spend challenge? Good for you! There’s no better way to add money to your bank account than to stop spending altogether. As time passes while on a spending freeze, it can start to get frustrating to want to spend money. It can also feel restrictive or you might also feel guilty when you don't get to, but I promise you that a Spending Freeze Challenge can be done! So I'll share how to finish a […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/stop-shopping-on-spending-freeze/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/save-money-on-trip-with-airbnb/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/save-money-on-trip-with-airbnb/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=677167 If you aren’t already familiar with Airbnb, it is a website that allows you to rent rooms, entire apartments, villas, and even vacation housing rentals all around the world instead of staying in a hotel. The average price of a hotel is around $137 a night. Whenever I've had to reserve a hotel room, the price is typically much higher than that after you've added all the fees and taxes. For those of you looking to steer away from hotels […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/save-money-on-trip-with-airbnb/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-monthly-planner-sticker-printable/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-monthly-planner-sticker-printable/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:16:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=417527 If you are looking for the best in FREE Monthly Planner Sticker Printables...you've found it! I've compiled all my favorite planner printable free stickers that I've used and loved just to share them with you! And the best part is that these cute monthly planner printables are ALL FREE! Yippee! So let's get our printer running and our planner ready for some great fun and organizing our month! Let's get started with these FREE monthly planner sticker printables! I cannot […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-monthly-planner-sticker-printable/feed/ 4 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/selling-your-smartphone/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/selling-your-smartphone/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:01:46 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=686139 If you have an old smartphone that you don't use anymore or want to get one that is updated, then you might be wondering how to sell a cellphone. There are a few different ways to market your smartphone and the amount you receive will depend on the age, condition, and the buyer. You might need to base your decision on how soon you need to collect the payment and in what form. So I'll share with you my best […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/selling-your-smartphone/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/how-to-have-a-profitable-yard-sale/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/how-to-have-a-profitable-yard-sale/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:31:47 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=726592 Once you have decluttered and cleaned your home, it's time to learn how to have a profitable yard sale! The best way to get rid of your stuff is to hold a good old fashioned yard sale. But you want the most money for your things, right?! Having a yard sale is no easy feat. It's lots of hard work (and in Florida, lots of sweating and fighting the rain storms). 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