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I’ve spent 45 years as a personal finance expert and author— and if I had to point to a single category where smart, financially literate people leave the most money on the table without realizing it, I’d point straight at auto and home insurance. The reason isn’t laziness. It’s an…
If you’re new to Chewy, it is a great time to stock up on pet essentials. The online pet retailer is offering first‑time customers a $20 gift card when they spend $49 on eligible items, plus free shipping on their initial order. The deal applies to popular categories like dog…
Aruta Images / Shutterstock.comThe public library graduated from being simply a repository of books decades ago. Today, the public library is plugged into the virtual world in many ways, including free library apps. Do you want to stream music, movies and audiobooks? Check out a hundred magazines? Learn a new…
Consumers are still feeling the pinch at grocery stores, so it can feel extra good to get a freebie when you shop at your favorite supermarket. Several grocery chains around the country offer such freebies to shoppers. And there’s no catch — you do not have to make a purchase…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersCircle K’s National Fuel Day is Thursday, May 7 — the day the gas station gives customers 40 cents off per gallon between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Members of the chain’s Inner Circle loyalty program can start earlier, from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. The…
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.comIn the 1986 film “The Money Pit,” a couple gets a great deal on a mansion — and they don’t find out why until after they’ve moved in. One thing after another falls apart, and all they can do is throw money into the expensive repairs. While the…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Treat Mom to a meal out on Mother’s Day on May 10 without breaking the family budget. Lower the bill by taking advantage of one of the many Mother’s Day deals. To celebrate moms everywhere, many restaurants and businesses…
Many Americans graduate with student loan debt that feels impossible to pay off. Bradley, a culinary school graduate in his 30s who shares his journey on TikTok as BradleyOnABudget, found himself drowning in $130,000 of student loan debt after completing his degree. His first job out of school paid just…
wichayada suwanachun / Shutterstock.comMoney is tight enough these days that we don’t need to spend it on products or features that deliver no value to the consumer. So, watch out for everything in this handful of such things. Are you wasting money on any of these purchases? Read the full…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Spring brings warm sunshine, cool breezes and lots of reasons to celebrate — including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings and more. And, no matter the occasion, one of the most appreciated presents is a gift card. It’s quick…
