25 Genius Dollar Store Hacks to Stretch Your Budget

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you a budget-conscious shopper who hates spending a fortune on everyday items?  Whether you’re watching your wallet, just looking for bargains, or you love getting quality stuff for less, dollar stores are the place to shop.  If you have never shopped … Read more

17 Valuable Tips For Finding Your Ideal Senior Living Community

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Moving your elderly parents or considering your own transition to senior living can feel a bit overwhelming and stressful. There are so many options to consider, from independent living and assisted living to memory care, each offering varied amenities, locations, and price … Read more

25 Affordable Hacks for a More Active Lifestyle

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you find it next to impossible to live a healthy lifestyle in today’s fast-paced world? Finding time for exercise can be challenging, especially with long work hours, school, and other commitments on our plate.  But you can be active without going … Read more

16 Legit Ways Anyone Can Get Free Clothes

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. If you constantly blow your budget on new clothes, how about getting some of those clothes without spending your hard-earned cash? Who doesn’t love new clothes and what’s even better? Free clothes! If your wardrobe is ready for a refresh and you … Read more

Do You Save Like Your Peer Group?

Whether it’s growing up seeing the family struggle through the financial crisis, or how millennials are graduating college carrying more student loan debt than ever (probably both!), millennials (who are contributing to a 401k plan) as a group are so far showing better financial habits than baby boomers when it comes to saving in their … Read more

23 Smart Things Financially Smart People Do with Tax Refunds and You Should Too

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Tax season is here again, bringing along the exciting possibility of tax refunds. Although there is a temptation to indulge in a shopping spree or splurge on something luxurious with your refund, it’s smart to think about more practical and wiser ways … Read more

25 Practical Uses Of Alka Seltzer Few People Know

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Have you ever stumbled upon a forgotten pack of Alka Seltzer on your shelf, saved for those random stomach issues?  Brace yourself for a fantastic surprise; Alka Seltzer isn’t just for calming tummy aches.  This fizzy tablet is super versatile and can … Read more

Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness, But Not How You Think

We’ve all heard the saying “money can’t buy happiness.” While most of us would agree that contentment isn’t tied to how much money or stuff we have, a recent study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences identified an exception to this principle: when money buys us time. After surveying 6,000 participants in … Read more