Living on a Budget

  • Indianapolis - Circa June 2017: Aldi Discount Supermarket. Aldi sells a range of grocery items, including produce, meat & dairy, at discount prices IX

    Aldi Cuts Prices to 2019 Levels in Thanksgiving ‘Rewind’ to Fight Inflation

    In a “Thanksgiving Price Rewind,” Aldi is slashing its prices on holiday favorites to November 2019 levels when inflation was just 2%. The temporary pricing throwback runs from Nov. 2-29, with discounts as high as 30%. “Providing amazing products at…

  • Irvine, CA USA - February 20, 2022: Close up view of Costco Gasoline packed with vehicles

    How Costco and Sam’s Club Memberships Pay For Themselves With Gas Savings

    Although gas prices have dropped since their peak in June, some consumers are still feeling sticker shock at the pump. That’s especially true in California, where regular-grade gas prices average over $5 a gallon, according to AAA. Beyond driving less…

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    The Best Airline Credit Cards for Traveling in 2022

    After being cooped up at home for most of 2020 and large parts of 2021 due to the pandemic, people’s itch to travel has perhaps never been greater. Air travel is expected to skyrocket this holiday season — reaching 77%…

  • Concern housewife checking utility bill, seeing mistaken too high costs. Worried woman reading paper invoice with doubt, having problems with loan, mortgage, taxes fee payment. Personal budget concept

    White House Moves To Ban ‘Junk Fees’

    Have you ever gotten slapped with an overdraft charge because you unknowingly spent a few dollars more than what you had in your bank account? Suddenly, a $2 purchase costs $37. Or maybe someone wrote you a check and didn’t…

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    These 8 Things Just Got Cheaper

    It’s no secret that inflation is causing the prices for everyday items and life expenses to go up and up. Last month, costs rose by 6.6 percent compared to last year, per the latest data from the Labor Department —…

  • Closeup shot of a young woman holding a pile of folded laundry at home

    Foods That Stain Clothing the Most — and How to Get Them Out

    There you are, enjoying your first meal with friends or family in forever when you look down and spot a spot. Or spots. Food stains can ruin a favorite shirt, blouse, or pair of pants in the blink of an…