Author: Kentin Waits
7 Effective Ways to Cut Clutter in 2020
Kentin Waits on January 16, 2020
Does it feel like you’re swimming against a never-ending tide of stuff? Make this the year to start living clutter-free.
20 Surprising Things You Can Sell for Extra Money
Kentin Waits on January 16, 2020
From your closet to the beach, the trash you find may be someone else’s treasure.
10 Secrets to Finding Quality Used Furniture
Kentin Waits on January 13, 2020
Here’s how an expert identifies the best pieces of furniture at thrift stores and auctions.
7 Ways Coupons Waste Your Money and Time
Kentin Waits on January 2, 2020
Here’s why I hung up my scissors and quit clipping coupons.
My 7 Favorite Things to Buy at Aldi
Kentin Waits on December 29, 2019
You may be pleasantly surprised by the options — and prices — at this grocery store chain.
11 Secrets to Finding Quality Clothing at Thrift Shops
Kentin Waits on October 28, 2019
Here’s what to look for — and avoid — to buy secondhand clothing without sacrificing quality.
25 Things You Should Never Buy — and What to Buy Instead
Kentin Waits on October 6, 2019
If you really want to save money, become a more intentional shopper.
8 Surprising Household Items You Can Sell for Fast Cash
Kentin Waits on September 8, 2019
Sometimes, the humblest household items are worth the most money.
7 Obvious Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget
Kentin Waits on August 31, 2019
There are many “no-brainer” ways to save, but that doesn’t stop us from overlooking them.
Avoid These 9 Thrift Store Shopping Mistakes
Kentin Waits on July 26, 2019
Improve your thrift shopping game with these tips from a pro.
An Expert Estate Sale Shopper Shares His 11 Best Tips
Kentin Waits on July 9, 2019
Curious about estate sales? A pro shares his favorite secrets for better buying.
7 Things I Always Buy at Estate Sales
Kentin Waits on June 16, 2019
Here’s what an experienced estate sale shopper always buys.
A Veteran Thrift Store Shopper Shares His 8 Best Secrets
Kentin Waits on June 9, 2019
Here’s how an experienced thrift-shopper scores the best deals time after time — and turns a profit from them.
8 Money Lessons You Must Teach Your Children and Grandchildren
Kentin Waits on May 28, 2019
If you know and love a young person, pass on these life-changing lessons that can put anyone on the road to prosperity.
5 Expert Tips for Better Thrift Store Shopping
Kentin Waits on March 28, 2019
An avid thrift store shopper of decades shares his strategies for finding the best deals.
9 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund When Money’s Tight
Kentin Waits on February 6, 2019
Do you have little money set aside for a financial emergency? Here are nine steps to fix that and help you sleep better.
6 Reasons Why Savers Are Sexier Than Spenders
Kentin Waits on January 24, 2019
They may not be as flashy or stylish as their high-spending friends, but savers have a sex appeal that’s all their own.
6 Secrets to Getting a Pay Raise in 2018
Kentin Waits on January 26, 2018
Just 19 percent of Americans are satisfied with their pay. Here are some tips that might help you start the year with more compensation.
4 Big Reasons to Make a Roth IRA Part of Your Retirement Strategy
Kentin Waits on September 28, 2017
Roth or regular? While both kinds of IRAs have their place in retirement planning, here’s why you should consider a Roth.
5 Forgotten Frugal Strategies — and How to Resurrect Them
Kentin Waits on September 25, 2015
Our grandparents and great-grandparents knew how to stretch a buck. Maybe it’s time to look back to find our way forward.
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