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Category: Finances
5 Reasons Why I Bought (& am keeping) Stock in Rumble (RUM)
Six months ago, I made a bold decision – I‘ve never earned much with my writing, so I thought maybe I could grow my little fortune with some investing. I opened a Robin Hood account, and bought shares in a handful of stocks. You can guess how it went from there…but the stock I believed… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Bought (& am keeping) Stock in Rumble (RUM)
Coffee Pods Price Comparison: July, 2022
A comparison of pricing on the eight most popular coffee pods at the top seven USA grocers for July, 2022. The greatest increase this month was on Folger’s Black Silk, up a shocking 42 cents at Amazon, to a painful 87 cents a cup. The biggest decrease this month was on Original Donut Shop at… Continue reading Coffee Pods Price Comparison: July, 2022
Are Detergent Pods Worth the Money? (research & cost comparison)
Cleaning up doesn’t get much more convenient than detergent pods; but are they really worth the money? Load for load, detergent pods cost about double their liquid and powdered counterparts. Some may argue that pods’ convenience, indeed, makes them worth the higher price. These same people, however, may be surprised to learn that with the… Continue reading Are Detergent Pods Worth the Money? (research & cost comparison)
How to Save Money on Groceries ( 10 supermarket suckers)
You didn’t mean to spend that much when you walked into the supermarket…so what happened? Everything about the supermarket is intricately planned to make you spend more than intended. The produce and fish are laid out with the planning of a stage set. The music distracts you, keeping you in the store longer. You have… Continue reading How to Save Money on Groceries ( 10 supermarket suckers)
How to Save Money on Kids’ Lunches (more lunch losers)
It’s easy to get caught in a spending rut with your kids’ lunches; while, at the same time, feeling like there must be better options out there. So, how can you save money on kids’ lunches? The best way to save money on kids’ lunchs starts with communicating clearly and honestly with them about their… Continue reading How to Save Money on Kids’ Lunches (more lunch losers)
How Can I Save on Gas? 12 Hot Tips
If driving your car is giving you a pain in the gas, you’re not alone. So, how can you save money on gas? The three basics to saving money on gas are planning ahead (find the best gas price, combine errands, know your route), proper auto maintenance (regular tuneups, synthetic oil, correct tire pressure), and… Continue reading How Can I Save on Gas? 12 Hot Tips
How to Save Money on Lunches: 10 Lunch Losers
Lunch can be a real budget-buster. It’s easy to not give it a thought until lunchtime…and so lunch becomes a regularly-scheduled impulse buy. Focusing your money-saving efforts on lunch will yield great rewards, because everyone in the home eats a lunch every day. The most important step in this effort is to plan your lunches,… Continue reading How to Save Money on Lunches: 10 Lunch Losers
How to Save Money on Gas Using an App
If you’re on the run a lot, you’re probably spending a fortune for gas. An efficient way for busy people to alleviate the pain in the wallet is by use of a gas app. The most streamlined way to save money on gas is by using an app. Settling on the right one can be… Continue reading How to Save Money on Gas Using an App
Truth Bomb: how to save money on water bottles
The convenience of personal water bottles has turned America into Hydration Nation….but how can you keep that convenience and dump the high price tag? By far, the most affordable way to have a personal water bottle is to buy a reusable bottle, keep it clean, and refill it from your tap water. Yet, since there… Continue reading Truth Bomb: how to save money on water bottles