Now that the market for gently used goods is immense, spanning from online shops to mom and pop thrift stores, there’s little reason not to buy used goods. Buying things secondhand is good for your pocketbook, yes. But it’s also…
Inflation is still on everyone’s minds, as everyday costs for food and housing continue to put a serious strain on our wallets. Enter the rise of side hustles, or second jobs that can help supplement your full-time job with extra…
McDonald’s just caused a disturbance in the universe, announcing a brand new, sub-fast-food chain dubbed CosMc’s. The moniker was inspired by CosMc, an alien from outer space who was a McDonaldland mascot used in 1980s and early 1990s advertisements (if…
Frugal consumers are always looking for tips and tricks to help cut food costs and waste, and many of these come down to smart storage. Keeping fresh produce in good condition for as long as possible is key to stretching…
Now, there are absolutely times at the end of a job interview when you’ll need clarification on pressing matters that could directly impact your ability to proceed with taking a new job. But there are also plenty of questions that…
Grandparents love spoiling their grandchildren. It’s practically part of the job description, isn’t it? And it can be so much fun for both the grandparent and the grandchild, providing bonding time while assembling a newly bought toy or visiting somewhere…
There are many good things about owning a home, but paying for repairs isn’t one of them. By some estimates, homeowners spend 1% to 4% of a home’s value on…
With inflation comes the unfortunate inevitability of a world where the cost of living itself just continues to climb. Taking field trips to the grocery store, or even trying to…
Look, it’s glaringly evident that the cost of living is not going down. It continues its stubborn, adamant climb, and things like going to the grocery store to buy yourself…
With the average couple in the U.S. spending around $159 (woof!) for dinner and a movie, going out for every date night can quickly add up. (I mean, seriously, have…
You might think that the classic songs of Christmas are the money-makers, but there is a new age of Yuletide tunes that have swooped in to rake in millions. Gambling…
Moving is no easy feat. From having to pack up all your earthly possessions to juggling the many financial aspects of the move, it’s no wonder that moving is considered…
November 16, 2023 marked the end of an era. After a decade of loyal employment, Walmart employee Gail Lewis signed off from her final shift in a tearful goodbye that…
The key to executing the proper and successful splurge that leaves you with zero buyer’s remorse is to do the homework and put the strategic feelers out for what splurges…
Hospitals, while necessary to have, can also end up being literal wormholes that will literally vacuum out all of the financial resources that you thought were otherwise stowed away for…
Do you like to journal by hand? Is doodling a way of life? Are you writing a novel on the riverbank in the 1600s? These are all equally valid reasons…
What’s most interesting and true folks that would be considered obscenely wealthy, is that the real wealth doesn’t flaunt itself. Many extremely wealthy individuals can be caught wearing robotically plain…
Companies have been giving employees turkeys for Thanksgiving since the dawn of time. Mr. Slate probably gave Fred Flinstone a turkey each year to take home to Wilma on Thanksgiving.…