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Bring up the state of California in a conversation and you're bound to receive a variety of responses. Some people love the Golden State, while others believe it's the cause of all of our ills as a nation. I was closer to the latter opinion, for years, until I married someone from San Diego. Like … [Read more...] about California Unmasked: 11 False Stereotypes About The Golden State That Aren’t True

When streaming was first gaining popularity, platforms offered tons of content at a relatively low price. As the space has matured prices have steadily increased, leaving many cord-cutters wondering when savings will evaporate completely. Netflix, like others, continues to raise rates. They … [Read more...] about Another Netflix Price Hike May Be Coming Soon: Here Are 10 Low-Cost Replacements

It's often not thought of as a good thing when you're called a cheapskate. People envision that you reuse dental floss or that you skimp on giving a server a good tip when you actually go out. However, being super frugal is a good thing on many occasions. It helps stretch your budget and you don't … [Read more...] about Frugal Wins: 10 Cheapskate Moves That Pay Off Big Time

Buying a car is often the second most expensive purchase most people make. Purchasing a new set of wheels is undoubtedly pricey, and auto dealers love to tack add-ons to further drive profit. Some add-ons are nice, though many others are unnecessary items that bust your budget. Here are 11 … [Read more...] about Car Dealership Deceptions: 11 Overpriced Add-Ons You Should Never Fall For

Traveling for vacation or business can be a challenge no matter how you shake it. Packing your luggage and getting through security top the list of most people as things they would rather not do. The reality of dealing with the TSA screening process is the key culprit. If you're not careful, adding … [Read more...] about Avoid TSA Headaches: 10 Surprising Items That Trigger Airport Alarms

Although officials in the Biden administration claim that the economy is improving, more Americans are struggling to live paycheck-to-paycheck. Food security is on the rise and an increasing number of people are adding more indebtedness into their lives. Furthermore, recent news reveals that nearly … [Read more...] about Paycheck Pinch: 10 Reasons Why More Americans Are Struggling to Make Ends Meet

Aldi is a fantastic choice to shop at to reduce your grocery spending. We have shopped at the store for years to manage our grocery budget. Having three growing children we do all we can to keep our spending in check and shopping at Aldi is one of the key ways we do that. However, not everything is … [Read more...] about Buyer Beware: 11 Items to Avoid on Your Next Trip to Aldi

It's typically painful for many of us to fill up at the pump. While prices are commonly lower during colder months, it's still a less than desirable expense for most. That will only increase as we approach spring and summer. Thankfully there are some option to alleviate the pain. These are 12 simple … [Read more...] about Fueling Your Budget: 12 Proven Ways to Outsmart Rising Gas Prices

California is a great place to live, if you can afford it. You have the ocean and the mountains, plus lots of outdoor activities. Unfortunately, the state also has an incredibly high cost of living and taxes. This makes it challenging for many families to reach their goals. The Golden State lost … [Read more...] about California Exodus: The Top 11 States Luring Them Away

A dishwasher is a fantastic resource that can save you time and money. Contrary to what my children think, you can't put everything in it. And, yes, dishes do need rinsed off fairly well before being put in the dishwasher. Furthermore, some items should be washed by hand. Here are 11 things that … [Read more...] about Disaster Prevention 101: 11 Items That Should Never Go in Your Dishwasher

I speak to people daily who are spending $200, $300, or more monthly to watch TV. Thanks to streaming, that is often no longer necessary. In fact, you can cut the cord on cable and spend next to nothing to get your content needs. In fact, you can use an over-the-air antenna and free streaming … [Read more...] about Cut Costs, Not Content: 12 Top Free TV Streaming Platforms