I LOVE garage sales! And I think I’ve rubbed off on my husband. There are usually a few vinyl records at every stop we make, and my husband LOVES to collect them! Sometimes he finds a real treasure. Now is garage sale season. It’s warm. It’s light early in the day. You can get great deals on good things. Or you can help someone check off someone else’s wish list while decluttering and making a little money yourself. Selling something you don’t use, need, want, or even have a debt against is a GREAT way to build an emergency fund. A what? An emergency fund. Putting aside $1000 for emergencies (and ONLY emergencies) is the first step in getting on top of your financial lives. And getting control of your financial lives will be the subject of the next few weeks. So, how fast can you list something on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or pull together a garage sale?
At Money Minute$, we are patient and compassionate, like your best friend who isn’t afraid to help you be accountable. We don’t condemn for past mistakes; we just want to help you achieve your goals. We provide just enough hint of motivation to light a tiny fire of excitement at the prospect of not owing anybody money. We KNOW you can do this!