Living on a Budget

  • The Costco logo is displayed at a Costco store as a plane descends to land on February 25, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

    Here’s Why Travelers Praise Costco’s ‘Phenomenal’ Vacation Packages

    With Costco’s long list of benefits, it’s easy to forget about the membership’s little-known perks. Costco Travel is one valuable but ultimately overlooked service, which offers great deals on travel packages — all backed by the company’s excellent customer service.…

  • Citrus Heights, California, USA - Jun 17, 2011: Costco Wholesale storefront in Citrus Heights, California. Costco Wholesale operates an international chain of membership warehouses, carrying brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices.

    9 Memberships That Actually Save You Money, According to Redditors

    The average American is drowning in subscriptions. In fact, more than half of people underestimate the cost of their monthly subscription bill by at least $100, according to a recent survey commissioned by C+R Research. Eliminating these small-but-pernicious fees is simple:…

  • Happy african american husband and pregnant woman hugging belly at home. Smiling black man hugging happy pregnant wife sitting on sofa and holding tummy. Mature loving couple expecting their first baby.

    7 Frugal Tips for First-Time Parents on a Budget

    According to a NerdWallet analysis, a household that makes $40,000 can expect to pay as much as $21,248 for the child’s first year. So alongside the joys of starting a family, many first-time parents feel overwhelmed by the sheer cost…

  • Epsom London UK, March21 2021, Starbucks Coffee Shop Branding Logo With No People

    Starbucks Announces Major Changes to Its Rewards Program — And Fans Aren’t Happy

    In its first major change to its rewards program in three years, Starbucks is making it more difficult to earn freebies like free coffee and merchandise. While the rewards program once required 50 “stars” to redeem a free coffee, customers…

  • Beautiful bottles of gin or vodka on a store shelf close-up

    7 Clever Uses For Cheap Vodka (Besides Drinking It)

    A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go down the drain, as frugal Redditors recently came up with…

  • House with sun coming through windows

    50 Money-Saving Energy Tips for Winter

    If you’ve been a little too prone to nudging the thermostat up or leaving lights on, now is the time to turn over a new leaf. While some energy myths can be safely ignored, budget-conscious people will want to know…