Money

  • 35 Tricks That’ll Save You Serious Cash at the Grocery Store

    Does anyone else feel grocery shopping is a total gut punch these days? The prices at the grocery store have gotten so out of hand that we’re forced to psych ourselves up to go and then have an internal pep…

  • 15 Situations Where Good Ol’ Cash Beats Credit Cards

    Credit and debit cards have their place in a frugal consumer’s wallet. But paying with plastic is not always the best way to go — and it’s possible to make expensive mistakes when using credit cards, whether you’re buying groceries…

  • 13 Things You Should Never Say at a Car Dealership

    While aiming to maximize profits, car dealerships may sometimes encourage tactics that can trick you into paying more money than you should. These tactics can include omitting critical information about a vehicle’s history or condition, or pushing customers to buy more expensive…

  • Five Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled After Nine Children Drowned

    It’s the height of summer, when families spend lots of time in their backyard pools. However, millions of above-ground pools from four popular brands have been recalled, according to a recall notice by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Here’s…

  • 20 Reasons Not to Put In a Backyard Pool

    Backyard pools seem like an ultra-convenient way to cool off and welcome friends — certainly less of a schlep than going to the beach or to a community pool. Think twice, though: Despite all their warm-weather appeal, pools have some…

  • 7 Biggest Ripoffs To Avoid When Buying a House

    Buying a house is a serious adulting goal. But the complexity of the home-buying process — which most people navigate only a few times in their lives — presents numerous opportunities for real estate scammers. Fraudsters can employ a variety…