Edwin, Author at Cash The Checks (2024)

Want to start investing in real estate, but don’t know where to start? Yeah, you’re in the right place. Because of the advent of micro-investing platforms like FundRise, you can now invest in real estate without the need of a gazillion dollars. Read also: How to buy a house (step-by-step guide) 5 reasons to invest […]

Amazon.com is a huge marketplace, possibly the Internet’s biggest, so it might be hard to navigate your way through their website with the deals, discounts, and coupons scattered all over the place. However, over the years, Amazon has launched many features that will save customers big money. In this article, I will introduce the most

In this article, I’m going to go over the best frugal living hacksto live on $1,500 per month. If you’re anything like me, you probably wish there was more money in your bank account. I mean, who wouldn’t? But saving can be hard when you’re living paycheck to paycheck, especially if you’ve recently lost your

Want to know how to pay off your mortgage early? You’re in the right place. Your mortgage might seem like an insurmountable debt, but there are steps you can take to pay off your mortgage fast. But, since we have a lot of first-time homeowners (and aspiring homeowners) here, I wanted to explain what mortgage

This is the ultimate first-time home buyer guide for those you are ready to become a homeowner. In this guide, I’m going to cover a few key points: What you need to buy a house, some first-time homeowner pitfalls, and the process of buying your first home. But before I get started. Are you sure

How much money do you need to retire? In this article, I’m going to help you figure out what that magic number is to reach retirement. We all plan to retire at some point in our lives. For many, the retirement age to get most of your social security benefits will be at the age

Using a money-saving challenge is the perfect way to get better at money management. That’s why I created this flexible 52-week money-saving challenge. This is going to be one of the best money-saving tips you’re ever going to come across. We know all about 30-day challenges (or monthly money-saving challenges), but why not a 52-week

For some people, shopping is a chore, a necessary evil. For others, it’s one of the most fun activities in the world. However, whether you look at shopping as a blessing or a curse, there’s a simple, important fact you just can’t avoid: you can’t shop without spending money. What many don’t know, though, is

Want to retire early? Who doesn’t! Most people have the dream of retiring early as a millionaire. And it’s entirely possible. In this article, I’m going to lay out how to turn the dream of early retirement into reality. Sit back and take notes because I’m going to lay out the blueprint to how to

How much do you spend on groceries a month? If you want to slash your food budget in half, keep reading. Spending money on groceries is a necessity, but what isn’t is spending an arm and a leg for food. If you want to keep your wallet and your stomach happy, follow these expert tips

The easiest way to describe the notion of profit would be to say that it is a financial gain you get when you deduct the amount you are obliged to pay from the amount you have earned. This being said, there are two ways to increase your profit. One is by increasing your income, and

Traveling is meant to be fun, but planning the vacation and then stayingwithin budgetcan take the fun right out of your trip. But with careful planning, you can make your dream vacation a reality. Use these travel hacksto save big money on your next vacation. And read till the end for the best apps to

While some rich people are obviously rich based on their appearance and the quality of their lifestyle, other people pretend to be rich, living well above their means, spending much more than they earn, living on credit, and slowly burying themselves in debt. Adding to the confusion, some rich people go to the other extreme

Sticking to a budget is something many people strive to do, but few can actually do it consistently. Budgeting is not as easy as it sounds. It’s hard to budget for things like gas when the price per gallon keeps going up. Keeping to a budget is difficult when certain bills, like water, gas, and

Department stores like Target or Walmart have some pretty good deals. But they can’t compare to the savings you’ll get at the dollar store. Sure, there are items at the dollar store which are inferior to the name brand items you’ll find at Target, but not everything needs to be name brand. Here’s a list

Selling your house can be a scary time for some. One of the biggest fears people have is that their house will sit on the market for months and attract only low-ball offers if any. But there are some things you can do to make sure that doesn’t happen. I’m going to lay out free

It’s no secret college is beyond expensive. According to the College Board, it costs $30,094 to attend a private college and $8,893 to attend a public college every year. Add to that an additional $10,000 for room and board and another $1,000 in books and supplies, and you could see how expensive college really is.

Ready to begin the process of buying your first car? You’re in the right place! Cars are a part of life. Without a car, it’s hard to do little things like buy groceries and commute to work. Unfortunately, cars are also expensive, and there is a lot that goes into the purchasing process. It can