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In its infancy, streaming platforms promised loads of content for significantly less than cable. Over the past couple of years savings have evaporated. Although it's more difficult to achieve savings when streaming, it's certainly not impossible. Here are ten relatively easy ways to watch your … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Hacks to Slash Your Streaming Bills and Not Miss Your Favorite Shows

You know how it feels. Payday isn't for another week and you don't know how you're going to make your funds stretch. We've all been there, and regardless if it's a one-time thing, or a regular situation it's rarely fun. If you want to overcome your money problems, here are 11 simple ways to prevail … [Read more...] about 11 Effective Ways to Overcome Money Problems and Achieve Your Goals

Sometimes, it just takes one action for us to judge someone. But what are the things that most often lead someone to judge another person as, well, terrible? That’s what one person asks online, and respondents don’t hold back on what makes them judge. 1. Littering Whether throwing … [Read more...] about 11 Snap Judgements That Made Strangers Seem Like Terrible People

The past several years have been a financial challenge for many Americans. Rising costs have made many feel like they can't make any headway towards achieving their goals. If you're at wits end of what to do, a side gig can be a fantastic way to help make ends meet, or even allow you to make solid … [Read more...] about 12 Profitable Side Hustle Ideas That Can Rescue You from Money Woes

Debt doesn't need to be a normal part of your life. Yes, most people must take on debt to purchase a house or automobile, consumer debt is typically far different. Credit card debt, in particular, can be harmful to a budget and keep you from achieving goals.  The typical family has over $8,000 in … [Read more...] about 10 Real Ways to Crush Your Debt and Achieve Financial Freedom

The New Year is a month old and studies show that many people have given up on their resolutions by now. If that's you, there's no judgment as we've all been there. On the other hand, what if your goal is financial in nature? If you always seem to struggle managing your finances, it can be … [Read more...] about Avoid the Post-January Rut With These 14 Easy Ways to Save Money

It's late January, which means most are still in the middle of winter and experiencing cold temperatures. I live in the Midwest and we had a stretch this month of two straight weeks of temperatures below freezing. In fact, we had four straight days of subzero temperatures during that stretch. … [Read more...] about Stop Burning Cash: 11 Frugal Ways to Keep Your House Warm This Winter

We all have goals we want to achieve in life and our finances play a significant role in achieving them. With wise planning you can use your cash to be successful and build the life you want. On the flip side, it's too easy to commit thoughtless errors that make reaching your goals less than likely. … [Read more...] about Protect Your Wallet: 11 Foolish Money Moves You Can’t Afford to Make

In trying financial times, it's understandable why many people may want to skimp on most purchases. It makes sense, on one level, as it can help stretch your budget further and alleviate stress. Unfortunately, in some instances you may derail your efforts as there is little quality in low-cost … [Read more...] about Cutting Corners, Cutting Quality: 11 Things You Should Never Skimp On

Breakfast is considered by many dietitians to be the most important meal of the day. While having a nutrient-dense meal at the beginning of the day is a fantastic idea, it's easy to let the rush of the morning to derail our plans. This can set us up for failure for the rest of the day. Here are ten … [Read more...] about These 10 Popular Breakfast Foods Could Be Derailing Your Day

Many people spend decades working and hope to enjoy their retirement. That's part of the American dream - enjoying your golden years and experiencing things you only dreamed of during your career. That's all fine and good, but it's easy to derail those plans once you reach retirement. Bad habits can … [Read more...] about Retirement Wake-Up Call: 10 Bad Habits You Need to Avoid In Your Golden Years

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

We all have that one thing that just makes us roll our eyes when we see or hear it. You know the feeling. It happens, and you're shocked it's happening. In a recent online forum, people discussed instances that made them roll their eyes. Here are 10 of their top offenders. We're … [Read more...] about Enough Already: 10 Things That Make Us All Want to Roll Our Eyes

You've probably noticed the astonishing amount of double standards out there as you go about your daily life. We all see them, and they point to life simply not always being fair. Unfortunately, there's often little that changes, though. In a recent discussion online, commenters shared double … [Read more...] about The Road to Equality: 10 Double Standards That Need to Stop

We all have them. Those one or two hills that we are willing to die on, and we aren't going down without a fight. It may make sense to some people, but others might be confused by your strong stance. In a recent online forum, people were discussing the smallest hill that they are willing to die … [Read more...] about From Molehills to Mountains: 10 Unusual Hills People Die On

There are some things that you probably don't give a lot of thought to in terms of their cleanliness. You might after seeing this, though. Unfortunately, not all things are really that clean. In an online forum, people share the truth about some things that are nastier than you might realize. … [Read more...] about Unmasking the Ugly Truth: 10 Things That Are Nastier Than You Realize

We've all watched a movie trailer or the opening credits and knew that the movie was going to be a dud. If you are watching the opening credits, there's nothing you can do as you've already shelled out your hard-earned cash. In an online forum, people shared sure signs a movie is going to be … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Fooled: 10 Sure Signs A Movie Is Going to Be Horrible

As a former smoker, I can empathize with the many who want to quit smoking in the New Year. It's one of the most common New Year's resolutions every year. It's that way for good reason, as cigarettes can be horrible for your wealth. That also doesn't mention the high cost associated with this … [Read more...] about Quit Smoking for Good: 11 Effective Ways to Reclaim Your Health

Presidents often face challenges in trying to run for a second term in office. Their performance is known, and they may not have the same level of support as they did in their first run. This is something President Biden is currently facing. He faces some unique headwinds that may keep him from … [Read more...] about Warning Signs: 10 Compelling Reasons Joe Biden Won’t Win Re-election

A New Year is upon us and many people look to it as a way to assess where they're at and what they want to improve. That often leads to resolutions like improving their finances, getting fit, stopping smoking, and more. Those are fantastic goals to pursue, but what if they don't meet where you're … [Read more...] about Avoid Resolution Burnout: 11 Happy Habits for a Lively New Year