Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Get ready, Starbucks Rewards members! Starbucks is stirring the pot on its popular loyalty program. (Did you know Starbucks Rewards has more than 16 million members?) The program’s much-coveted points (aka Stars) are about to get less valuable — starting Feb. 13, 2023. Most … Read more
BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Whether you hope to vacation or staycation this summer, museums are among the many easy ways you can keep costs down. Thousands of institutions across the country offer free admission every day, or on certain days of the week, month or year. They include museums of art, history, science, culture and industry, … Read more
How much better would your financial life be if you knew how to make $200 a day, and fast? You could use the money to pay off debt, build an emergency fund, save for a house, or invest long-term. 23 Ways How to Make $200 FAST This guide includes no less than 23 ways to … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Budgeting may seem like a nightmare with tricky spreadsheets and a million paper receipts, but a budgeting app can do the heavy lifting for you. A budgeting app can help you budget with ease, take control of your finances and work toward … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Thirty years is a long time. If you’re chipping away at a mortgage each month, it can feel even longer. But what if you could eliminate that financial ball and chain by paying off your mortgage early? The truth is, … Read more
Looking for another way to keep COVID-19 at bay this winter? Make sure to carefully wash produce and to thoroughly clean your hands after touching foods and food packaging. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can live on certain foods for up to one week, according to a recent study by the U.K. government’s Food Standards … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS According to at least one survey, as many as 80% of Americans prepare a budget. Even if you don’t believe that statistic, it’s probably safe to say that 80% of Americans have at least thought about having a … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic may be fading, but its impact on when people plan to retire is just beginning. Prior to the arrival of the coronavirus, the average American worker planned to retire at age 62. But in the wake of the pandemic, workers have pushed that age up to 65. That is the finding of … Read more
gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Women, you already know life isn’t fair. It’s the same way with retirement savings, and we’re seeing newly published proof of that. When it comes to how men and women save for their golden years, new research by retirement giant Vanguard discovered … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. If you love Chipotle Mexican Grill, now’s the time to buy a gift card or two. Or give them as gifts to the burrito lovers on your list for Valentine’s Day. It’s not often you can bite into savings at the popular fast-casual restaurant. … Read more