Personal finance articles to help you learn how to budget, save money and get out of debt. Helping you cut expenses, live below your means, live more frugally and love your life on a budget!
Nostalgia exists for purchases people stopped making. You remember enjoying these things but refuse to pay current prices. The gap between memory and reality is too wide. Missing something doesn’t mean you’ll resume buying it at inflated costs. Regular Coffee Shop Visits You miss daily coffee shop stops and conversations with baristas. The $5 to…
The resale market is bigger than ever. People are making real money selling items that seem worthless or outdated. Online marketplaces connect sellers with buyers who actually want this stuff. Here are twelve things people are selling online for surprising profits. Vintage Tupperware and Pyrex Old Tupperware from the 1970s and 1980s sells for $20…
Consumer tolerance for inflated prices and excessive fees reached its breaking point. People are refusing to accept costs that once seemed unavoidable as normal parts of life. This shift represents more than temporary belt-tightening. It signals fundamental change in what Americans consider reasonable spending and which expenses they will no longer tolerate. Delivery Fees and…
The economy might be hitting the brakes in 2026, and it’s not just one thing causing the slowdown. It’s a bunch of factors piling up at once. A recent report from The Conference Board shows their Leading Economic Index dropped 0.3% in September, marking the second month in a row of decline. That’s a signal…
Consumer spending patterns shifted dramatically over the past few years. You see people making different choices about what deserves their money. Economic pressures and changing values drive these new habits. The way Americans allocate dollars today looks nothing like spending patterns from five years ago. Prioritizing Experiences Over Products You spend money on concerts, travel,…
Small fees chip away at your budget faster than you expect. Big bills get your attention, while tiny charges slip by unnoticed. Over a year, these repeat costs add up to hundreds or even thousands you could use better. Subscription Auto-Renewals You Stopped Using Services you signed up for months or years ago continue charging…
