What financial moves should people make due to the Iran war?
For the last month, I’ve been eating lots of food from my freezer and cupboards, using up items that might […]
Bargains
What to buy and not buy in February 2026
February isn’t one of the best months of the year to find bargains. However, by looking around and comparing prices,
Tips for using big packages of vegetables from Costco before they spoil
Vegetables have always been a favorite of mine, especially since 2023 when I took a heart health program that features
What to buy at after-Christmas sales and during January 2026
Hopefully, you have some money in your budget for deals available at post-holiday sales and for January’s famous white sales.
Facts and figures for the holidays 2025
The holidays are a busy time for most Americans: shopping, traveling, visiting, and eating lots of holiday goodies. AAA predicts 122.4
Everyday bargains that I appreciate
Recently, I wrote about the savings I made at Black Friday sales this year where I saved $300 – actually
I saved $300 on Black Friday sales: How did you do?
Last week, I was really fortunate to save a lot of money on six Black Friday purchases. All items were
Cyber Monday: Although online shopping is easy, don’t get tricked into paying too much
You may be exhausted from Thanksgiving celebrations, Black Friday bargain hunting, and Small Business Saturday shopping. So, it seems easy
Check out the great bargain I found on Small Business Saturday
After writing about tips for Small Business Saturday shopping, I headed to downtown Olympia to see what was up. I