Laurie Blank

Chicago, Minnesota

Senor Writer at Well Kept Wallet

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7 Timeshare Exit Companies (Ranked by Reviews of Customers)

1 month ago | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

A timeshare exit company can help you get out of your timeshare legally. Check out our comparison of these top-rated timeshare exit companies.
25 Ways to Make Extra Money for Christmas

Dec 18, 2024 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

The Christmas season is often synonymous with spending money. Unfortunately, knowing you might receive a credit card bill in January that you can’t pay in full can put a damper on your holiday festivities. Luckily, there are several ways to make money for Christmas so that you don’t ruin your budget. If you need to spend money this holiday season, consider using these ideas to make some extra cash.
32 Frugal Gift Ideas for Christmas

Dec 18, 2024 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

I love celebrating the holidays. And I love seeing the joy on my kids’ and loved ones’ faces when they open the gifts we’ve gotten them. I also love not to spend money. This might seem like a rather conflicting statement. But as I’ve learned over the years, there are ways to give frugal holiday gifts that save money yet still bring joy to the giver and joy to the recipient as well. Here are some Christmas gift ideas that wont break the bank but still bring some joy to your loved ones.
How to Make Money As A Pet Sitter

Jun 24, 2024 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

Are you an animal lover? If so, you might be interested in learning how to make money as a pet sitter. Working as a pet sitter can be a good way to make some extra money, and in many cases, it can be a low-maintenance side hustle. Learn about what a pet sitter does, how to get work done, and more in this article as you decide whether working as a pet sitter is for you. A pet sitter is someone who cares for clients’ pets when they’re not available.
How Much Money To Give For A Graduation Gift

May 23, 2024 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

The National Retail Federation shows that the average graduation gift 2023 cost $116. But is that an appropriate dollar amount to give to the graduates in your life? You may think this dollar amount is too high. Or too low. The answer to how much you should give as a graduation gift depends on many factors. In this article, we can help you determine the correct answer for your situation. According to the National Retail Federation’s research, people gave over $6.4 billion in graduation gifts in 2023.
15 Helpful Budgeting Tips to Manage Your Finances Easier

Mar 22, 2024 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

Learning to budget can be a daunting–and sometimes intimidating-task. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a list of some of the most helpful tips for budgeting? Budgeting doesn’t have to be tedious.
18 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Do Short Tasks Online

Dec 12, 2023 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

Have you ever considered making money online but worried about the time commitment? Luckily, there are many sites where you can get paid to do short tasks. These tasks often take only a few seconds or minutes to complete. Editor’s Top PicksCompanyDescriptionFiverrMake $5 per short taskSwagbucksGet paid for various tasksUpworkList your services at a higher rateThe following sites will pay you to do short tasks.
10 Ways To Save On Thanksgiving Dinner

Nov 3, 2023 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

Holidays can be expensive, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Between the cost of turkey, beverages and all the fixings, you can end up over budget pretty quickly. However, we’ve compiled a list of easy ways to save on Thanksgiving dinner, whether you’re feeding 5 people or 50. Take advantage of the tips listed here to help spend less on Thanksgiving dinner than ever before. It’s easy to save on Thanksgiving dinner when you know where and how to make the cuts and find the deals.
How to Get A Free Thanksgiving Turkey

Nov 3, 2023 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

Are you interested in saving some cash by learning how to get a free Thanksgiving turkey? Well, you’re in luck because there are several stores and apps (along with some other organizations) that are making the holidays a bit brighter by offering free Thanksgiving turkeys. Read on to learn how you can get a free turkey and avoid paying this year’s higher turkey prices.
10 Easy Ways To Save Money On Halloween

Oct 10, 2023 | wellkeptwallet.com | Laurie Blank

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to exceed $12 billion this year. But did you know that there are easy ways to save money on Halloween? Whether you’re shopping for costumes, candy or party decor, there are things you can do to lessen the holiday’s blow to your budget. Halloween spending creeps up every year. Last year’s record spending of $10.2 billion is set to be exceeded this year by over 20%, says a report by the National Retail Federation.