March 14, 2025 Healthy foods can cost more, but it all depends on how you look at things. If you look at food costs per typical portion, many healthy foods are less expensive than unhealthy foods, according to a study by the United States Department of Agriculture. “When measured on the basis of edible weight or average portion […]
January 24, 2025 Your Winter Savings Checklist As we enter the winter season, many people are facing debt or bills from holiday spending. The winter months can be some of the most expensive. From heating costs to medical bills and leftover holiday debt, it’s important to take steps to protect your financial health. In this winter savings guide, […]
January 24, 2024 There are many benefits to owning a pet. Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets is linked to several health benefits including decreased blood pressure, cholesterol, triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD. Pet ownership has significantly increased over the past three decades, with 66% of U.S. households […]
October 30, 2023 Discover Simple Ways to Reduce Pet Expenses Our furry friends bring daily joy to our lives, from greeting us when we get home to being our cuddle buddies when we need them most. Being a pet owner is rewarding, but it also comes with financial responsibilities. From pet food and grooming fees to medical care […]
August 21, 2023 Unlocking the Power of Your Health Savings Account (HSA) Are you tired of paying for health insurance just to end up spending hundreds of dollars on medical expenses out of pocket? A Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help relieve some of the frustration and financial strain that comes with medical bills. About one in […]
July 3, 2023 Protect your money and your career. Prepare for a layoff. As chatter increases around a potential recession, many Americans are worried about layoffs. Results from a recent CNBC workforce survey found that 80% of workers are concerned about a recession. Those worries could be founded based on a survey from Insight Global which showed that […]
May 5, 2023 Personal loans are popular among consumers because they are extremely flexible, allowing you to borrow money for just about any purpose. You can cover home improvements, car repairs, emergency medical bills, and much more. Some personal loans lenders will also allow you to pay off your personal loan early. While it’s generally a good idea […]
April 24, 2023 Learn more about credit card loans and how they differ from cash advances Unexpected expenses can wreak havoc on your finances and your mental health, but they’re unfortunately very common. Whether it’s a flat tire or emergency medical bill, these types of expenses happen to everyone. When you need money in a hurry, you could […]
May 2, 2022 Learn what you need to know about inflation as a consumer. Inflation is on the rise and gas prices are hitting record highs. For Americans living paycheck to paycheck, these are challenging times, especially for those who were financially impacted by the pandemic. As inflation hits its highest level since 1982, you are probably seeing […]
August 30, 2021 Pandemic relief is ending for some. Learn where you can still find assistance if you have been impacted by the pandemic. Millions of Americans have received financial assistance through the American Rescue Plan stimulus relief bill which included three stimulus check payments, billions of dollars to small businesses and unemployment insurance. The aid that has […]
June 11, 2021 How to pay for medical debt when you don’t have savings. Medical debt is not uncommon. In fact, 19% of U.S. households could not afford to pay for medical care immediately, according to U.S. Census Bureau data on the burden of medical debt. The data also showed that medical debt was distributed disproportionately across groups […]
April 8, 2021 Have you ever read a savings article, just to discover that none of the tips apply to you? You have no subscriptions to cancel and don’t eat out often, for example. If you are already a frugal person, but can’t seem to save, it’s probably because fixed expenses are typically the biggest bills, and it’s […]
