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Easy Ways to Save Money on Summer Bills

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Summer is almost here, and while many families are welcoming the warmer weather chances are you’re not welcoming the jump in your energy bills. Between paying for extra summer activities, buying extra groceries, and taking on high electricity bills, summer often means you’ll be spending more money than usual. The good news is that there […]

6 Great Tips to Save Some Cash After the Pandemic

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The 2020 quarantine has been tough on everyone. No matter your financial situation, you need to be thinking about the future. Whether you have tens of thousands saved away, living paycheck to paycheck, or are one of the millions of Americans currently on unemployment, you need to be doing all you can to have a […]

What Groceries We Got for $20 at Ruby’s Pantry in Bloomington (Minnesota)

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This month I finally had the opportunity to visit Ruby’s Pantry. Ruby’s Pantry is a community outreach program based in Minnesota, where basically you pick up food shares for a $20 donation. There are no income or residency requirements. There are many locations here in Minnesota and Wisconsin, though there are currently only a couple […]

How to Save (and Earn) Money During This Pandemic

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The coronavirus epidemic is not only impacting everyone’s health but also affecting everyone’s wallets as well. Many businesses are shutting their doors, leaving people laid off without any future income. It doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. What can you do to protect yourself financially during this difficult time? Here are money-saving tips and […]

Tips For Saving Money After a Divorce

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Most likely, you just went through a costly and difficult divorce, and you urgently want to know how to keep your financial life in good shape and avoid debt or worse, repossession of your car or residence. No one enjoys divorce, neither do they relish the idea of lawyer debt, but all the same, you […]

Little Changes You Can Make in 2020 to Save Money

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Trying to save up for that perfect summer vacation? Interested in buying a new home or vehicle? Maybe you’re just trying to relieve some of the financial pressure of your current situation. Whatever your reasons and motivations, it’s never a bad idea to find some ways to save money in the new year. Here are […]

Hidden Home Ownership Costs To Watch For

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Purchasing a home is no small matter; in fact, it’s likely going to be one of the largest financial decisions a person makes during their lifetime. With buying a home already being so expensive, many people forget to account for the ongoing costs after buying a home. If you’re purchasing your own home, here are […]

Financial Empowerment Proves Essential (and Challenging) For Women

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Many Americans are just a paycheck or two away from dire financial straits. But in general, women face greater hardships in regards to achieving financial stability than their male counterparts. In fact, women hold the majority of student loan debt, are 80% more likely to be impoverished in retirement than men, and are therefore much […]

3 Ways To Boost Your Gas Mileage And Drive Greener

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Unless you have a brand new vehicle, chances are your car’s gas mileage isn’t the greatest. Fuel prices can take a toll on your bank account and poor fuel efficiency can make your carbon footprint that much deeper. So how can you improve your car’s gas mileage to make your driving a little greener without […]