Veneta Lusk
Veneta Lusk is an award-winning writer with nearly 14 years of experience. She holds a BA in journalism from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Her expertise includes personal finance, making money, frugal living, saving money, and building a freelance career.
She loves empowering people to get smart about their finances so they can live their dreams.
After becoming debt free, she and her husband created a flexible lifestyle so they can travel more, focus on fun projects, and spend time with their family.
When she’s not writing or hanging out with her family, she enjoys reading, baking, and planning the next big adventure.
7 Ways to Cancel Your Cell Phone Contract Without Paying Fees
Getting out of a cell phone contract without paying fees may seem impossible, but there are ways to make it happen. When you sign a contract with a cell phone carrier, you may know the fees but ignore them. It’s only when you try to get out of the...
Is AARP worth it?
As you get older, chances are you hear more and more jokes about getting a senior discount. One way to get it is by joining an organization such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP for short). Being smart with your money means weighing...
15 Great Tips to Get Hired Fast
When looking for a new job, the application and interview process can seem to drag on indefinitely. Maybe you’ve outgrown your current position or need to get out of a bad work situation. Sometimes you need to find a gig sooner rather than later....
11 Steps to Take When You Lose Your Wallet
Losing your wallet is awful; there's no way around it. Wallets contain so much personal and financial information, which makes losing them very stressful. However, if you think you lost your wallet, it's vital to act quickly. [toc] What You Need to...
12 Data Entry Jobs You Can Work From Home
Working from home is a dream for many, but legitimate data entry jobs can be hard to find. A lot of people fall prey to work-at-home scams, so check out each job carefully. Never pay upfront for software or other tools deemed necessary by the company that is...
Fixed-Rate Versus Variable-Rate Loans
As you research loan options, you will run into two different types: a variable-rate loan and a fixed-rate loan. There are several considerations you need to take into account when looking at fixed-rate versus variable-rate loans. While you may think...
19 Ways to Find Transcriptionist Jobs
If you’re looking for a flexible work-from-home job that doesn’t require being on the phone or having set hours, try transcription. There are many online companies offering transcriptionist jobs. You can earn real money doing online transcription from...
18 Best Discount Shopping Websites in 2019
If you’re one of 80% of Americans who shop online, you know how great the prices can be. But life is busy. Without time to scour the internet for the best shopping websites, you might miss a low price. Here to help is a list of discount websites where...
7 Debt Payoff Apps in 2019
Getting in debt can be so gradual that you don’t even know how you got there. When I first realized I had more than $4,000 in credit card debt, I was shocked. How was it possible to rack up so much debt when I didn’t even remember spending it? When...
How to Get Out of Payday Loans Legally
Payday loans can end up costing you much more in the long run than you originally intended to borrow. If you’ve ever taken out a payday loan, you’re not alone. In fact, one in 10 people have taken out a payday loan, according to a survey by CNBC Make It...