Teri Monroe

Posts by: Teri Monroe

How Filling Up Early in the Morning Saves You More Than Just Dollars per Gallon Most drivers know gas prices fluctuate, but few realize when you fill up can make a measurable difference. Early morning... read the story

8 Ways to Cut ‘Impulse FOMO’ When Every Ad Feels Like a Sale (Hint: Most Don’t Know This Old Budget Trick) Every scroll, click, and tap seems to trigger another “limited-time” offer. From flash sales to influencer promos, i... read the story

Coupons vs. Promo Codes: Which Saves More When You’re Shopping Online? They both promise discounts, but are coupons and promo codes really the same thing? Online shoppers often assume they wo... read the story

Why Paying Less Isn’t Enough: How Discounted Purchases Can Still Drain Savings (Returns, Hidden Fees and Ethics) Everyone loves a deal. But saving money up front doesn’t always mean you’re coming out ahead. From hidden fees to po... read the story

Best New Car Deals of Fall 2025 — Which Makes Are Giving Steep Discounts Now Shopping for a new car? Fall 2025 is turning out to be one of the best windows of the year to get serious discounts. Aut... read the story

What AAA Recommends for Everyday Fuel Savings (Tires, Idling and the Roof Rack) Gas prices may rise and fall, but your daily driving habits often make a bigger difference than you think. According to ... read the story

9 Senior Discounts That Look Great—Until Fees Erase the Savings Senior discounts are often marketed as small financial wins—5% here, 10% there—but some come with hidden costs that ... read the story

10 Times When It’s Okay to YOLO More Than $10K Into One Stock Most financial advisors warn against putting too much money into a single stock—and for good reason. Diversification p... read the story

5 Things You Should Know Before Opening a Bank Account for a Baby Opening a bank account for your baby may seem unnecessary at first, but it’s one of the smartest financial moves new p... read the story

“How Much Savings Should I Have By The Time I Reach 50?” Turning 50 can feel like a financial checkpoint. You’ve been working for decades, juggling mortgages, kids, and career... read the story