Collage of the writers grandma, an envelope, pen, and a plant in a can planter
The “What Would Grandma Do?” Test I Use to Practice Mindful Consumption
Living
This Great Depression-era advice helps guide me.
Apr 13, 2023
I Tried TikTok’s Amazon Price-Matching Hack at Target
This sneaky tip can save you cash on every Target run.
Apr 12, 2023
“DHY” is My Secret for Affordable Custom Framing
Custom framing can be mind-bogglingly expensive when you're trying to dress up your walls on the cheap.
Mar 30, 2023
Costco Revealed How Much the Average Shopper Spends per Visit
News
Do you spend more or less than the average?
Mar 29, 2023
I Sent My Monthly Budget to a Finance Expert
Here's what I'm doing right, and 3 things she told me to change.
Mar 20, 2023
This Is the Best $0 Activity for Your Zodiac Sign
Have some budget-friendly fun, the astrology way.
Mar 20, 2023
8 "Mindful Spending" Ideas to Try This Year, According to a Financial Therapist
And budget-savvy TikTokers.
Mar 20, 2023
20 Money-Saving Tips to Take the Pressure Off Your Wallet Right Now
Here's how to save on everything — without the stress.
Mar 20, 2023
Your Week of Free: 14 Free Trials to Sign Up For (And Then Cancel, if You Want)
Plus, a trick to make sure you don't get charged.
Mar 18, 2023
My Friday Night Tradition That's Way Cheaper Than a Night Out
It feels so special.
Mar 16, 2023
The Free "Snapshot Method" That Helps Me Save Money While Shopping
No need to download an app.
Mar 11, 2023
I Asked Manifestation Professionals How to Attract More Money into Your Life
It’s all about combining “the woo and the do.”
Mar 10, 2023
The $3 Aldi Grocery I'm Using in Everything from Salads to Desserts
I'll be buying them all year long.
Mar 10, 2023
The "Financial Review Date" My Husband and I Have Every Month
We always look forward to it.
Mar 9, 2023
The Mutually Beneficial Reason I’ll Never Share a Bank Account with My Partner
Joint bank accounts aren't for everyone.
Mar 3, 2023
The Surprisingly Fun No-Spend Pantry Challenge That Cuts Down My Grocery Bill
It saved my family $300 in a month.
Mar 1, 2023
The Wonderfully Versatile $7 Costco Find I'm Eating with Every Meal
It goes with everything.
Feb 26, 2023
The Risky Budgeting Trend That's on Its Way Out
Let's leave this one behind.
Feb 12, 2023
3 Things Actually Worth Spending Money on at the Airport
No, it's not the neck pillows.
Jan 27, 2023
4 Things I Do to Save Money Every Time I Book a Hotel, as a Travel Writer
Every $50 really adds up when you're planning a vacation.
Jan 17, 2023
The First Thing to Do to Get Your Finances in Order in the New Year
According to money experts.
Jan 2, 2023
10 of the Best (and Most Realistic) Budgeting Tips We Heard This Year
For anyone looking to spend less and save more, reframe your relationship with money, or just get on more solid financial ground.
Dec 29, 2022
8 Big and Little Ways to Save Money After Holiday Shopping Season
Once the season is over, the gifts are unwrapped, and the decorations have been put away for next year, it’s time to take a look at your finances and see how you can bounce back and beef up your savings balance after being so generous to your loved ones.
Dec 27, 2022
"Financial Minimalism" Completely Transformed My Relationship with Money
Here's how it can help you budget.
Dec 4, 2022
The One Budgeting Tip Experts Swear By When Gift Shopping
Because 'tis the season to overspend, and overdoing it in the name of delighting your loved ones happens — a lot.
Nov 26, 2022
7 Tips and Tricks I Use to Make Budgeting More ADHD-Friendly
An ADHDer’s guide to making "cents" of finances.
Nov 12, 2022
5 Hacks for Booking Cheap Flights You Haven't Heard Before
Top ticket tips from pilots, flight attendants, and other seasoned travelers.
Nov 9, 2022
I Don’t Buy Pajamas for My Kids and It Saves Me So Much Time, Money, and Sanity
It's a tip passed down from my mom.
Nov 6, 2022
One Key Tip for Recession-Proof Investing, According to Investment Advisors
It's perfect for first-time investors, too.
Oct 29, 2022
5 Affordable Aldi Staples That Have Helped Me Lower My Grocery Bill
The $3 shredded cheese is a huge get.
Oct 22, 2022
10 West Elm Finds Under $20 That Make Perfect Gifts for Anyone on Your List (or Yourself!)
Shopping
Bonus: They won't break the bank!
Oct 17, 2022
Florist Secrets: 8 Great Alternatives to Traditional Vases
I’ve been working with flowers for a few years now, yet somehow I do not own a vase. Not a single one – and frankly, you don’t need one! When it’s time to display some flowers, I can always scrounge up plenty of teapots, teacups, bottles, bowls, and more. Here are some of my favorite flower-holding alternatives. Teapot: Above we have my grocery store flower arrangement, plonked in a teapot.
Oct 14, 2022
4 Mistakes First-Time Investors Wish They Hadn't Made When Investing in Stocks
Here's what to avoid doing, according to first-time investors.
Oct 13, 2022
This Startup Helps You Save Money While Saving the Planet
There are lots of little ways you can be more environmentally friendly around the house; from weatherstripping to chemical free cleaning, little changes can make a big impact. One start up has harnessed the goodwill of individual households to make a large impact on the environment. OhmConnect organizes “events” to make sure that people’s efforts to save energy are put to the best use possible, by powering everyone down at the same time.
Oct 13, 2022
Here's One Simple Way to Lower Your Grocery Bill This Week
No matter where you shop.
Oct 9, 2022
10 Under-$100 Fall Decor Finds from Etsy That Will Make Your Space So Much Cozier
Shopping
Give us all the fall vibes!
Oct 4, 2022
4 Ways I've Decorated My Home with Original Paintings on a Budget
My favorite piece cost just $5.
Oct 3, 2022
10 Password Mistakes You’re Probably Making, According to a Cybersecurity Expert
From using Apple Pay to putting your whole life on Google, here's what you should be doing.
Oct 2, 2022
8 Super Simple Swaps You Can Make to Spend Less and Save More This Month
These expert tips let you enjoy your life while padding your savings.
Oct 1, 2022
How to Ask for an "Inflation Raise," According to Career Experts
Call it an inflation raise, a cost-of-living adjustment, or just a good old-fashioned “it’s-time-to-pay-me-more-because-I’m-worth-it” increase.
Sep 16, 2022
6 Investment Terms Everyone Should Know in This Unpredictable Market
An explainer of the most common lingo, in layman's terms.
Sep 16, 2022
Give Your Space a Makeover for Less with These 10 Wayfair Finds Under $100
Shopping
You're going to want every one of these stylish steals.
Sep 14, 2022
7 Hacks for Saving Money While Online Shopping, from 10% Cash Back to Coupons
Do you know about these secret ways to save?
Sep 14, 2022
Cozy Up Your Space for Fall with These West Elm Finds Under $100
Shopping
Fall, here we come!
Sep 13, 2022
How to Avoid Blowing Your Budget in a Renovation, According to Tamara Day
"Start with the overall whole plan and then only do one room at a time. That’s where your budget is.”
Sep 7, 2022
I'm in HR and My Husband is a Medical Resident — We Spent $62 on Groceries
We came in $13 under budget!
Aug 20, 2022
This Is How Much It Cost to Move Out, After My Boyfriend and I Broke Our Lease
One day we're putting together an IKEA couch, the next we’re loading the U-Haul.
Aug 10, 2022
My Friends and I Make the Same Salary — This Is How Our Budgets Compare
I sat down with four of my friends, who all make the same salary as me, to get insight on how they handle their personal finances.
Aug 8, 2022
I Surveyed 5 Millennials to See How Much Savings They Have
This is what they said.
Jul 28, 2022
6 Homebuyers Share How Moving to the Suburbs Impacted Their Budgets
Who knew mulch could be so expensive?
Jul 25, 2022
The First Thing to Know About Planning for Retirement in Your 20s
Living
Financial experts say it’s never too early to start saving for retirement. Doing so as early as your 20s can allow for an extended time for compounding interest and a tax-free growth period. Even more importantly, putting aside funds on any level is critical from the moment anyone get their first paycheck.
Jul 24, 2022
The 3 Money Apps That Helped Me Save Enough For My Next Vacation
I've set aside $3,000 in the past year.
Jul 9, 2022
Sunscreen, Salaries, and Seedlings: 8 Ways to Embrace Delayed Gratification
Treat yourself to a sweeter future.
Jun 7, 2022
5 Ways to Spend Way Less Money on Travel This Summer
From cheap flights to free accommodations, here's how to cash in your PTO without breaking the bank.
Jun 1, 2022
Bringing Home a Pet? Don't Forget to Budget for These 6 Sneaky Expenses
Starter Packs
“Having a pet involves a lot of expenses that most people do not even consider,” says veterinarian and behaviorist Paola Cuevas. “They need much more than just food and love.” 
May 25, 2022
These Are the 10 Best Cities for New College Graduates and Career Changers
Calling all entry-level job seekers!
May 19, 2022
One Thing to Never Do With Your Savings — and 4 Things You Should Always Do
Whether you're saving for a vacation or retirement, heed this advice.
May 18, 2022
This $2 Hack Makes My Weeknight Meals Feel Like Fancy Restaurant Dinners
This little trick works with sauces, roasted meats, and sautéed vegetables.
May 16, 2022
5 Tips To Take Your Side Hustle Full-Time, According to Those Who Have Done It
Thinking of quitting your day job? Start here.
May 15, 2022
I’m a Dietitian and Spent $98.98 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries at Target
The haul includes a total of 21 different items.
May 13, 2022
Buying This Under-The-Radar Thing from Thrift Stores Saves Me $50 Every Time
They're some of my favorite secondhand buys.
May 13, 2022
5 Things to Do Every Time You Grocery Shop, According to a Whole Foods Manager
If you drink coffee, the third tip is for you!
May 11, 2022
At-Home Adventures for When You’re Broke
We’ve just had 74 consecutive days of below-freezing weather. There have been 24 less-than-0ºF days so far this winter. Any funds left after the holidays have gone towards buying heat and gloves. I am broke and restless, but where there is popcorn, there is hope…. Here are three ideas for fun entertainments you can have in your own home… for the low low price of nothing at all.
May 5, 2022
5 Things I've Learned Since I Started Getting My Groceries Delivered
"I am immensely aware of this privilege — knowing that someone else can shop for my groceries, and then deliver them to me."
May 2, 2022
I Figured Out How to Basically Get My Costco Membership for Free
This trick might just work for you, too.
Apr 29, 2022