Saving
A dad’s money-saving Chick-fil-A order has gone viral and racked up millions of views online after he revealed how his family of five eats at the fast-food chain for less than $45. Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family…
President Donald Trump said in a July 6 Truth Social post that Walmart would lower prices on a range of products, including ground beef. “This is a huge deal for the many millions of Americans who, smartly, shop at Walmart, which is a truly patriotic Company who loves the U.S.A.,”…
The math on retirement has changed, and it is making a lot of people nervous. You watch the grocery bill climb and your account balance drop, and the panic sets in. The question keeps keeping you up at night: Is this money actually going to last? For many, the knee-jerk…
If you really love your car, you probably want to keep it in tip-top shape for as long as possible. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the average age of a car on U.S. roads is almost 13 years old, so many people are doing everything they can…
As temperatures climb, it’s normal for your air conditioner to work harder. But if your electric bill suddenly jumps, the weather may not be the only culprit. Before assuming you need a new air conditioner, check for these common problems that may be forcing your system to run longer than…
With new electric vehicle prices averaging nearly $55,000 and the federal government no longer offering $7,500 in tax credits for plug-in vehicles, California is planning to offer $3,500 in instant rebates to new EV buyers in the state. California officials have said the new EV discounts will be funded in…
Fried chicken is among Americans’ favorite foods, and the dish is celebrated Monday, July 6, on National Fried Chicken Day. Like many made-up holidays, there’s no origin for July 6 being designated as a day devoted to fried chicken, according to the National Day Calendar site. But the fact is…
I thought I was doing everything right. I paid my bills on time, saved a little, and didn’t buy fancy cars. But when I finally sat down to look at my retirement numbers, I felt a knot in my stomach. I was bleeding cash without even knowing it. It wasn’t…
It’s 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. You grab a rotisserie chicken and a carton of eggs. The price tag on the shelf isn’t a piece of paper anymore; it’s a small digital screen. You probably check the price, toss the item in your cart and keep moving. But here’s the…
A few years ago, I was all set to buy a used car. The price was agreed upon, and I was out on a final test drive when I asked the salesman one simple question: Is that the out-the-door price? “Sure,” he said. Except for the $1,000 dealer fee. And…
