Category: Money Saving Tips

Having eliminated spending in all other categories, food is the last luxury. We have yet to make any serious sacrifices when it comes to the food we eat. This is only possible because we only buy items that are on sale. I sometimes spend several hours clipping digital coupons and

I really didn’t want to change my mobile carrier, but Verizon forced me to look elsewhere. They increased their prices on all non-5G accounts. I don’t have a 5G phone, so I feel like it would be a waste of money to pay more for no added value. In late

I have always been a “saver” and like to see positive cashflow at the end of each month. The only way to do this is to have a good idea of how much money you have coming in and going out. At the start of each month, I have a

When you receive an email from your wireless or cable provider with “your bill is changing” in the title, it is never good news. I had heard a few weeks ago that Verizon was increasing prices, so this was not a complete surprise. The email said: “Due to rising operational

We are almost halfway into 2022 and the list of things that I have to pay more for keeps growing. The latest surprise was the escrow balance on my mortgage. Early in the year I received a notice from the city that my property taxes would be increasing by $560.

Gasoline prices in my area are at a record high at $4.34 per gallon. The price of crude oil has risen by 32% this year, while gasoline is up by 57%. I basically have stopped driving because of this. Last month, I needed to put some fuel in my vehicle