Category:
Budgeting

Woman looking at receipt showing more expensive grocery items after inflation

How to Budget During Inflation

By Michael Knisley | June 30, 2022

Overheard at Costco recently: “Wow. A bag of avocados is $10.99 now. We used to get ‘em here for $6.99. Guess we’re not buying avocados.” It was hard not to…

Wad of money stuck in the gas pump

How to Save Money on Gas

By Tom Jackson | July 21, 2021

There may come a time when no Americans will need gasoline to power their vehicles. But that time isn’t today, and until it comes, prices at the pump will be…

Buy Now Pay Later

What Is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)?

By Tom Jackson | February 4, 2021

Buy now and pay later is taking the market by storm, but will you be taken to the cleaners if you indulge in this online purchasing craze? That’s all up…

Jar of Money Save for College

Best Ways to Start Saving for College

By Joey Johnston | November 20, 2020

Saving for college is likely on the financial priority list for those who have (or plan to have) children, but so are a lot of other things that seem more…

Budgeting for your baby

Budgeting for a Baby

By Joey Johnston | October 15, 2020

Whoever said children are priceless clearly never had any. Raising a baby born in 2023 to the age of 18 will cost an estimated $310,605, according to the Brookings Institute.…

Save Money Grocery On Phone

14 Tips To Save More On Groceries

By Pat McManamon | October 9, 2020

It’s tough to walk out of a grocery store without feeling lighter in the wallet, especially if it involves buying for families and children. Business Insider reports that the average…

Retirement Calculator on table with a computer

How Much Will I Need to Save For Retirement?

By Pat McManamon | September 25, 2020

Retirement is a tantalizing idea. Wake up when you want, do what you want, travel where you want, relax, read, enjoy time with the family — especially the grandkids. After…

Comparing Internet Bill Looking To Save Money

How to Save Money on Internet: Free and Low Cost Broadband

By Joey Johnston | June 25, 2020

Free Internet You can qualify for a $50 free internet benefit from the federal government if you meet the following qualifications: Any member of your household is enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid,…

Scissors Cutting Your Expenses

How To Cut Your Expenses

By George Morris | June 25, 2020

Many Americans understand the plight of having too much month at the end of their money. That  is another way of saying the monthly income does not cover the expenses.…

Put away money incase of an emergancy

Emergency Funds

By Tom Jackson | June 15, 2020

Emergencies happen. The entire world learned that the hard way with the coronavirus crisis. Millions of people also learned they were not financially prepared. About 40% of Americans don’t have…

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