Millions of individuals across the world live in debt. However, some live with their debt more comfortably than others, while others neglect to pay off their debt and ignore collection calls and loan payments, further piling up excess debt. However, if you have a significant amount of debt, is it worth putting some money into … Read more
Anna Nahabed / Shutterstock.com With seven people in my house, controlling clutter is a constant struggle. No matter how many boxes I haul to the local thrift store, it feels like we always have an overabundance of items spilling out of cabinets, closets and shelves. The key to having a decluttered house, I’ve discovered, is … Read more
We live in trying economic times where every cent that we earn counts. It is, therefore, sensible to do everything we can to save money. Prominent endeavors include cutting down on purchasing unnecessary luxuries, eating in instead of out, and buying generic branded products. Some people, however, go that extra mile to make their money … Read more
Are you guilty of spending money on things that some people might consider a waste? Do you indulge in self-care treatments, invest in expensive tech or luxury cars, or enjoy growing your veggies even if it’s not cost-effective? You’re not alone. Look at what these women confessed to as time and money wasters. 1. Having … Read more
Nurturing a household as a stay-at-home mom is a vocation that requires one’s undivided time and effort. It’s a challenging and rewarding role that requires immense patience, dedication, and hard work. Recently, people shared gift ideas for stay-at-home moms in a popular online frugal community. Here are their top-voted picks. 1. Home-Cooked Love One shared … Read more
Nearly half of Americans believe we’re already in a recession, according to a new survey, and almost as many have actively started preparing for one. What the research says Research firm Morning Consult released poll results Monday showing that 46% of Americans said they think the economy is currently in a recession. Another 22% said … Read more
Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Forget … Read more
Saving is not easy, but avoiding or escaping financial hardship is necessary. There are a lot of different opinions about how to succeed. Is saving a viable option to move out of poverty to the middle class? Recently, people weighed in about whether saving is the key or if other factors come into play. It’s … Read more
Being broke sucks. Worrying about bills and living paycheck to paycheck also sucks. And the thought of that being for a lifetime is demoralizing. While all our financial situations are different, we all have the ability to change our “broke status.” Will it be easy? Not at all, but your financial life can completely switch … Read more
Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data about unions on strike — and last year there were more than usual. Twenty-three major work stoppages began in the year while others continued from before 2022. In the past two decades, there are usually only 16 such stoppages per year. A … Read more