Can You Afford a Dog? The Costs of Ownership and How to Save Considering dog ownership? Before taking the plunge, it’s important to understand if you’re ready for both the personal and financial responsibility of pet ownership. In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (October), we’re consolidating the obvious and (not so) obvious costs of owning a dog to help potential owners better understand what to expect… Read More
$20 Date: How to Score Dinner, Drinks and a Show on the Cheap Finding love may be priceless, but dating doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, with the right amount of creativity and planning, you can have a great time for $20. Whether you’re planning for Valentine’s Day, celebrating an anniversary, or want to make a date night extra special, you can execute an incredible date… Read More
Save Big for the Holidays, and Beyond Savvy Sale Tips to Save Year-Round Every December, like clockwork, consumers are torn between their budgets and sentimentality. The pressure of the holidays and the sense of urgency that the end of the year brings can often lead to impulsive purchases, overspending and credit card debt. This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend an… Read More
10 Easy Tips to Save You Money on Groceries The cost of groceries is going up, a trend you’ve probably seen firsthand at the supermarket. And while reports indicate this pattern is likely to continue, it doesn’t have to mean a budget-busting trip to the supermarket. Consider these tips to help you spend less and save more on groceries in 2021. 1. Don’t get… Read More
11 Easy Eco-Friendly Low-Cost Product Swaps 🌲🌎 Earth Day is April 22, 2021 🌍🌄 Earth Day serves as an important reminder to reflect on our choices as consumers and search for areas in which we can be more environmentally conscious. Finding greener alternatives to your daily routine can make a big improvement on your environmental impact, wallet and health. The Approach… Read More
5 Wallet-Friendly Activities for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a chance to show your love for that special someone, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot to do it. We’ve got you covered with five wallet-friendly activities that you can do on the special day. 1. Dinner Date Who says dining in and fine dining can’t be the same thing?… Read More
Halloween 2020: Frightening Fun That Won’t Scare Your Budget Halloween may appear all but canceled under COVID, but don’t let that scare you. There’s still plenty of frightening fun (and savings) to be had. Prepare to mask up and read on for a list of Halloween activities that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Scare the Neighbors Halloween decorations are my favorite part… Read More
Back-To-School Savings for Online Learning With summer almost over parents and students face the start of the new school year; well, kind of. The COVID-19 epidemic is driving school districts to look for alternatives to in-person learning, with some moving forward with online classes. This new format is sure to shake up your back-to-school shopping list, but it doesn’t have… Read More
How to Save Under Pressure and Make the Most of Your Savings With all that’s going on in the world, many people are re-evaluating their financial plans, and the often-advised emergency account feels much more necessary. Given this rapid shift, many people now find themselves wishing they’d built up their savings in more certain times. Fortunately, all is not as dire as it might seem. Even as… Read More
7 Simple Ways to Save Big on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and lovebirds everywhere will be opening their hearts – and their wallets – for their special someone. In fact, it’s estimated that this year people will spend a record $27.4 billion in the U.S. on cupid’s special day. And while that’s definitely an astounding figure, there’s no need… Read More