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The financial times these days are challenging. Increasing prices everywhere. Housing costs going up. It’s harder and harder to save […]
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Don’t waste money, or risk injury, on unsafe products during the holidays
Remember to prioritize safety during the holiday season. Shop only from trusted stores and online retailers to protect your family
With households owing an average of more than $11,000 in credit card debt, where are Americans struggling the most?
Americans are carrying more than $1.3 trillion in credit card debt, a huge amount that continues to climb. The average
Everyday bargains that I appreciate
Recently, I wrote about the savings I made at Black Friday sales this year where I saved $300 – actually
Consumer Reports announces its guide to 2026 vehicle quality to help shoppers in these high cost times
The average price of a new car is more than $50,000, the highest in history, placing added stress on car
How to keep thieves from stealing packages off your porch
They’re known as Porch Pirates. You see them almost nightly on TV news, stealing packages off people’s porches. It’s so
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
Lemurs need your help: Donate to Wildlife Madagascar on Giving Tuesday
Photo: Wildlife Madagascar My niece Debra Erickson is embarking on a fantastic, challenging project. Debra’s founded a group called Wildlife
How to cut your grocery bill by 30%
For many people, myself included, a good portion of the day is spent preparing food, shopping for it, eating it,