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Counting My Pennies Counting my pennies is a personal finance blog devoted to saving money, improving your finances and building up your savings.
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Megan is a 30-something government employee in the Washington, DC area. She got interested in Personal Finance when she got out of college and realized that her paycheck wasn’t going to go as far as she had hoped. Since starting this blog, she has managed to buy a house and make a solid start on her retirement goals, and hopes to help others do the same.

Beware of these scams over on LinkedIn!
24/05/2023

Beware of these scams over on LinkedIn!

Scammers are everywhere, and they're even on LinkedIn, trying to take advantage of people looking for a job or considering switching jobs.

I spend a lot of time writing about why you shouldn't get involved in an MLM - but should you support your friends who a...
19/05/2023

I spend a lot of time writing about why you shouldn't get involved in an MLM - but should you support your friends who are involved in these companies?

We know that joining MLMs is bad. But is it also bad to support your friends in MLMs by buying products from them?

Word to the wise: Don't spread yourself too thin.
11/05/2023

Word to the wise: Don't spread yourself too thin.

Side hustles are a great way to bring in some extra money, but what are the risks of having too many side hustles?

This company is no longer considered an MLM!
03/05/2023

This company is no longer considered an MLM!

Pure Romance is no longer an MLM! But what does this mean for consultants? And what about the customers? Should you buy from them?

Sick of overspending? Dollar Dig is here to help you save money on all your favorite stores. They've got thousands of co...
27/04/2023

Sick of overspending? Dollar Dig is here to help you save money on all your favorite stores. They've got thousands of coupons and deals from top brands, so you can finally stop overspending. Start saving now and see how much you can dig up!

Welcome to Dollar Dig! We are the most reliable cashback rebate site on the Web. DollarDig.com pays you when you buy things that you were going to buy

Looking to make some quick cash? This could be the move!
26/04/2023

Looking to make some quick cash? This could be the move!

Do you like electronics? Here are two types of electronics you can collect and flip for some extra cash in your pocket.

When reading a lot of personal finance blogs, one of the pieces of advice you often receive is “cut out unnecessary expe...
20/04/2023

When reading a lot of personal finance blogs, one of the pieces of advice you often receive is “cut out unnecessary expenses.” But some of those things are where we get joy - so how do you decide whether or not it's worth it?

When reading a lot of personal finance blogs, one of the pieces of advice you often receive is “cut out unnecessary expenses.” And of course, that’s obvious. We all have unnecessary expenses in our budgets. But depending on your financial situation, you may be able to keep some of those unnece...

Have you ever considered wholesaling on Amazon?
12/04/2023

Have you ever considered wholesaling on Amazon?

Wholesaling on Amazon can be a great way to turn a profit, but it does require an investment and some general knowledge

09/04/2023
We are preparing for renovations on our home - and it is nerve wracking!
05/04/2023

We are preparing for renovations on our home - and it is nerve wracking!

We're preparing for a renovation to our house, and here are the steps we're taking as things get closer to beginning.

31/03/2023

A lot of people have been asking me how I am saving money right now. Let me tell you guys about it. 🥹

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YOU WILL SAVE MONEY. IT'S THAT EASY. ️✅😘

These YouTubers are really sticking it to scammers!!
29/03/2023

These YouTubers are really sticking it to scammers!!

Avoiding scammers is great, but fighting back is better. YouTube channels that fight back scammers are doing good work and getting laughs.

I've said "Adios" to a bunch of my subscriptions recently!
22/03/2023

I've said "Adios" to a bunch of my subscriptions recently!

Are subscriptions putting a dent in your budget? Think about how to cancel recurring subscriptions and make sure your money goes where you want.

17/03/2023

LOL!! 🍀🍀

There’s a dieting guru called Valerie
Who garners the healthiest salary.
Her food range (extensive)
Is so darn expensive,
It works out as £10 per calorie.

How are your financial resolutions holding up?
11/03/2023

How are your financial resolutions holding up?

Let's do a check in on my financial resolutions. Am I actually working towards those goals that I set for myself?

Skimmers at the pump is a real problem these days!!
01/03/2023

Skimmers at the pump is a real problem these days!!

Credit card skimmers are becoming more and more popular at gas stations. Here are five tips on how to avoid skimmers at gas pumps.

I think we're all looking for ways to save some money these days. That's why I wanted to share one of my favorite cashba...
27/02/2023

I think we're all looking for ways to save some money these days. That's why I wanted to share one of my favorite cashback sites with you all! www.rebatefanatic.com is a great site that allows you to shop with more than 1,300 retailers.

Let me tell you, the are AMAZING!

RebateFanatic makes it easy to save at the stores you love. Earn cash back while shopping online, get access to thousands of coupons, and get the best price on millions of products. Join today & earn a $5 Bonus.

While it may be “traditional” for couples to combine all of their finances into one account and then spend from that, th...
22/02/2023

While it may be “traditional” for couples to combine all of their finances into one account and then spend from that, that method of finances just didn’t work for us. I don’t think it works for a lot of people these days, especially since people are marrying later and have different ways of handling their money. So here’s what does work for us in our family budget and also what we’re considering doing in the future.

There are many different ways to keep a family budget. Here is what works for us, and some ideas we may try in the future.

So you’ve gotten into a car accident. Maybe you were at fault, maybe it was someone else’s fault. But there has been som...
15/02/2023

So you’ve gotten into a car accident. Maybe you were at fault, maybe it was someone else’s fault. But there has been some damage to multiple vehicles, and maybe some personal injury. And now there is a lawsuit.

So you’ve gotten into a car accident. Maybe you were at fault, maybe it was someone else’s fault. But there has been some damage to multiple vehicles, and maybe some personal injury. And now there is a lawsuit. How long do car accident lawsuits take? Cases Often Settle Before Trial In our hypoth...

Can you really make money with TikTok side hustles?
11/02/2023

Can you really make money with TikTok side hustles?

People on TikTok are always telling me how I can make money. But are these TikTok side hustles real or just a waste of time?

Take it from me: get professional help!
06/02/2023

Take it from me: get professional help!

With tax season just around the corner, the stress is already starting. But, you may find it's worth hiring someone to do your taxes.

  doesn't have to break the bank!
02/02/2023

doesn't have to break the bank!

If you’re feeling burned out lately, you’re not alone. According to The American Institute of Stress, up to 33% of surveyed Americans report feeling extremely stressed, and up to 77% report experiencing stress that affects their physical health. Unfortunately, a lot of the self-care activities o...

Look out for these scams!!
01/02/2023

Look out for these scams!!

QR codes are becoming increasingly popular, and this is how QR codes are being used to scam people.

If you're counting pennies like I am these days, you should be using sites like Dollar Dig! It's free  and easy to use.
29/01/2023

If you're counting pennies like I am these days, you should be using sites like Dollar Dig! It's free and easy to use.

Welcome to Dollar Dig! We are the most reliable cashback rebate site on the Web. DollarDig.com pays you when you buy things that you were going to buy

Could you do an entire no spend month?
28/01/2023

Could you do an entire no spend month?

This month I'm trying out a no spend month. Want to try it with me, or just want to laugh at how poorly I do?

Interest rates are rising, which can be good for SOME things.
27/01/2023

Interest rates are rising, which can be good for SOME things.

With interest rates rising, it's a great time to look into saving with CDs rather than just using standard savings accounts

You don't need any startup cash for these!
25/01/2023

You don't need any startup cash for these!

One way to make money is to pick up a side hustle. But what side hustles are out there if you don't have money to start one?

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Counting My Pennies is a personal finance blog that aims to help people improve their money management skills through helpful posts and tips. The site is under the District Media Inc. umbrella and has a number of sibling sites, including Saving Advice, D***s Finance, The Free Financial Advisor, Clever Dude, and many more.

Our team is located throughout the United States and the Philippines. Being located internationally helps us get a grasp on financial woes that impact people everywhere.

Have a question or inquiry? Email our operations manager, Amanda, at amanda (at) districtmediafinance (dot) com.