Saving
The idea that a single windfall can solve every problem is a persistent fantasy in America. We imagine that if the person sleeping under the bridge just had a few thousand dollars, they could rent an apartment, buy a suit and rejoin the workforce. It is a comforting thought because…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. America’s best idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free. Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, free entrance is available to 108 national parks across…
You’re standing in front of a giant wall of toilet paper, trying to figure out if you’re actually saving money or just paying for the privilege of buying a lifetime supply. Most people treat warehouse clubs like a religion, but let’s be real: they’re businesses designed to get you to…
Most people treat the price tag like it’s a law of nature. It’s not. In most cases, that number is just a suggestion—a “starting point” for the conversation. If you’re not negotiating your recurring bills, your big-ticket purchases, and even your medical expenses, you’re essentially leaving a pile of cash…
QualityHD / Shutterstock.comThe expense of decorating your place can come as a shock. A couple of throw pillows, an area rug and some curtains could total up to more than a month’s rent. But you shouldn’t have to drain your bank account or go into debt adorning your home. Sure,…
With prescription drug costs continuing to squeeze household budgets, President Donald Trump’s new TrumpRx platform promises to deliver “immediate relief” with discounted medications. TrumpRx is a portal that connects you to discounted pricing offers from participating drug manufacturers. It’s like a coupon aggregator for prescriptions and based on prescription-savings platform…
It’s been less than a week since the Trump administration launched TrumpRx, and the headlines are already flying. The promise? “Historic” price drops on more than 40 popular prescription drugs. The reality? It’s a little more complicated. If you’ve visited the site since it went live on February 5, you…
If you’re panicking because Valentine’s Day is nearly here and your bank account is looking a little thin, take a breath. You don’t need to drop $200 on a prix-fixe dinner or $90 on a bouquet of roses that’ll be dead in days. The National Retail Federation says the average…
pics five / Shutterstock.comOn a whim, I tallied up the monthly payments for all the streaming TV services I currently get free through my job at CableTV.com. My calculator spat out a shocking figure: $619.28. While cleaning up the coffee I spit out, I thought, What if I had to…
Your grandchildren learn more from watching what you do than listening to what you say. If you simply hand them cash, you aren’t helping them; you are training them to expect handouts. The greatest inheritance you can leave isn’t just a bank balance, it is the blueprint for how you…
