Crazy 8’s Money Saving Tips (Edition 47)

Unusual and Crazy Ways to Earn Extra Money

✅ DO THIS TODAY: Look Up What Tier Your Medications Fall Under on Your Medicare Drug Plan

💡 INCOME IDEA: Become a Notary Public — Low Startup Cost, Flexible Hours, Real Demand

Medicare Enrollment, Explained: The Windows, the Costs, and the Penalty Nobody Mentions

A plain-English walk through when to sign up, what it costs in 2026, and the one rule that quietly follows people for the rest of their lives.

💸 Money Leak of the Week: Paying Brand-Name Prices for Medications That Have Generic Versions

The coverage you're being offered at checkout may already be sitting in your wallet, free of charge.

🚨 SCAM WARNING: The Voice You Hear May Not Be Who You Think

The Friday Retirement Reset: Retirement Decisions to Review Before Year-End

Use the final months of the year to make more informed retirement decisions.

The Monthly Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know

Six figures worth checking every month — cash flow, profit margin, unpaid invoices, and what you're actually paying yourself.

🔧 USEFUL TOOL: GoodRx — A Comparison Tool That Cuts Prescription Costs at the Counter

Crazy 8’s Money Saving Tips (Edition 46)

Unusual and Crazy Ways to Earn Extra Money

✅ DO THIS TODAY: Test Your Toilet for a Silent Leak With Food Coloring

💡 INCOME IDEA: Seasonal Patio and Outdoor Furniture Cleaning — A Simple, Flexible Service

🚨 SCAM WARNING: Fake Utility Disconnection Threats: Pay in 45 Minutes or We Cut Your Service

The Daily Money Question: "Do I Need This Today?"

The Easiest Way to Lower Daily Expenses: Put a Speed Bump Between You and Your Money

You don't need a stricter budget. You need a little more distance between wanting something and paying for it.

The Friday Retirement Reset: Did Your September Payment Match Your Real Income?

67 decides how your Social Security benefit is calculated. 55 may decide how much you'll actually need.

The Most Important Retirement Birthday Isn't 67 — It's 55

67 decides how your Social Security benefit is calculated. 55 may decide how much you'll actually need.

🔧 USEFUL TOOL: A Water Leak Detection Alarm

The Friday Retirement Reset: Medicare Doesn't Cover These 7 Expenses

A 65-year-old retiring this year may face $185,500 in out-of-pocket costs despite full coverage.

Crazy 8’s Money Saving Tips (Edition 45)

Unusual and Crazy Ways to Earn Extra Money

✅ DO THIS TODAY: Write Down Every Debt You Carry and Its Interest Rate

💡 INCOME IDEA: Write Product Descriptions for Local Sellers on Online Marketplaces

💸 Money Leak of the Week: Paying Credit Card Interest on Balances You Can Afford to Eliminate

The coverage you're being offered at checkout may already be sitting in your wallet, free of charge.

🚨 SCAM WARNING: Fake Social Security Suspension Calls Are the Most Reported Scam in America

🔧 USEFUL TOOL: A Credit Card Payoff Calculator