Saving Money

by Drew Blankenship

Can You Have Too Much Money in Savings? Here’s When Cash Starts Working Against You Watching a savings balance climb usually feels like financial progress, and in many cases it is. Cash provides stability... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

12 Devices That May Be Secretly Raising Your Electric Bill Even When They’re “Off” You turned off the TV, stopped using the computer, and unplugged your phone from its charger, but some of those devices ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

7 “Free” Services Retirees May Already Be Paying for Somewhere Else Everyone loves getting something for free, but retirees may be overlooking an even better deal: services they are alread... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Don’t Hide Money In The Toilet: Conversations With A Burglar This article is based on an informal conversation the author had with a former burglar. It reflects that individual’s ... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Exclusive: What a Former Burglar Says Are the Best (and Worst) Places to Hide Money at Home Editors note: This story is a personal vignette of a chance conversation with a burglar. The story follows below. R... read the story

Best Ways to Save on HVAC Costs Over Time Heating and cooling costs can quietly take up a major share of a household budget, especially during very hot summers or... read the story

What to Avoid When Trying to Save Money Saving money is an essential life skill that can lead to financial freedom and stability. However, the road to saving mo... read the story

Protecting Your Cash Flow Protecting your cash flow has become increasingly paramount in today’s unpredictable financial landscape. While managi... read the story

by Max Erkiletian

Surveillance Pricing: How Coupon Shoppers Beat Higher Prices Some couponers are casual clippers of the promotions that fill our mailboxes, while some take stacking discounts and tra... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

10 Dollar-Store Items Seniors Buy to Save 30–50% Compared to Big-Box Retailers If you’ve walked into a dollar store lately, you’ve probably seen a lot of items that look nearly identical to what ... read the story