Author: Kentin Waits
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.
7 Effective Ways to Cut Clutter in 2019
Kentin Waits on January 8, 2019
Does it feel like you’re swimming against a never-ending tide of stuff? Make this the year to start living clutter-free.
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.
8 Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off Big
Kentin Waits on September 8, 2015
As the housing market heats up, the right renovation can be the difference maker that leads to a sale. Here are some changes that tend to recoup a large percentage of your investment.
Stretch Your Budget And Boost Your Health With 14 Superfoods
Kentin Waits on March 23, 2015
If you’ve never heard of superfoods, it might be time to get acquainted with these power-packed staples of good health.
Kick the Habit: 7 Steps to Wean Yourself From Credit Cards
Kentin Waits on January 9, 2015
Easy credit, the tendency to overspend, and the overwhelming acceptance of plastic as a means to pay for everything from home repairs to hamburgers have helped make consumer indebtedness a chronic condition. Here’s how to break free.
8 Ways to Feel Rich When You’re Not
Kentin Waits on January 8, 2015
In the material world in which we all live, it’s sometimes easy to feel like you’re suffering. Here are some simple tips to keep you focused, and more important, happy.
10 Money Lessons I Learned From My Depression-Era Dad
Kentin Waits on June 13, 2014
My dad was a child of the Great Depression. And though there were many families worse off than his, he learned tough financial lessons that stayed with him for a lifetime.
7 Ways to Get What You Want on Customer Service Calls
Kentin Waits on April 1, 2014
I’ve sat on both sides of the customer service line — taking abuse from callers and getting angry at unmotivated CS reps too. Here are some lessons I’ve learned that can help you.
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