While doing routine home maintenance is essential, it’s also important to know the difference between necessary upkeep and frivolous upgrades that aren’t worth it. Regular checks can help homeowners save money by identifying serious issues like leaks, cracks, and other problems before they…
Grocery stores these days try to attract customers to the produce section with choices beyond ordinary apples and oranges. Specialty stores, such as Asian grocers, are even better sources for exotic fruits and vegetables, which can be beneficial. “Generally speaking,…
For some, the American dream is to own a house with a picket fence. For others, it’s a house on wheels — a recreational vehicle such as a motorhome or fifth wheel — that can take them wherever they want,…
Many of us moaned and groaned during high school geometry, asking our teachers, “When will I ever need to use this in real life?” But during history class, there wasn’t that same pushback — it seemed like if it was…
Who doesn’t love free stuff, especially on your birthday? Whether you’re craving ice cream, in the mood for a burger, or just want to get pampered without spending a dime, there are tons of rewards programs, birthday clubs, and loyalty…
You’ve probably hit your local Costco for $1.50 hot dog combos, pallets of snacks, and pre-made meals — but Costco Business Center is a whole different beast. Designed with local businesses in mind, it offers massive quantities, commercial-grade items, and…
Getting sick in America can cost you more than your health. For many families, it means thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—in unexpected charges, confusing billing codes, and insurance loopholes that…
It’s natural to tighten the purse strings when money feels tight. But not all cost-cutting measures are worth your time — or your sanity. If you’ve ever debated rinsing out…
Technology and progress explode at an exponential rate, especially today. But what about the year you were born? What was a big deal that year? What had just come out…
There was a time when going to Kmart felt like a real event. It wasn’t just about picking up groceries or clothes — it was a whole afternoon, maybe even…
While it might seem like frugality is all about pinching pennies and self-denial, that’s just one of many money-saving myths that don’t hold up to scrutiny. Let’s say, for instance,…
Spring has sprung, and if you’re an adult very different from me, you’ve taken it upon yourself to do a deep clean of your entire home. While it can be…
Prices at the grocery store are a point of pain for shoppers everywhere, and home cooks are dreading an expensive trip to the supermarket to feed their families. If you…
Easter Sunday might be a time for church, egg hunts, and awkward family photos, but it doesn’t mean the whole country shuts down. While some restaurant chains close up to…
Unlike men’s tighty whities, women’s underwear has long been considered fashion, but does that mean women should pay more for their undergarments? Nevertheless, they do. Women pay a higher tariff…
I am all about make-ahead holiday meals. It’s very satisfying to make a dish the day before you need it in order to spend more time with family and not…
Easter is right around the corner, which for many people means ham will soon be appearing on the family dinner table. Whether you’re partial to a traditional glazed, baked ham…
Casseroles are a crowd-pleasing way to feed lots of people during holiday gatherings, and considering the amount of casserole recipes in grandma’s recipe box, she knew that too. For Easter,…