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Gabriel Nica / Shutterstock.com If you’ve been thinking of buying a new hybrid or electric car, truck or van, you’ll be happy to see that the federal government has published updated rules for tax credits on electric vehicles. Under those rules, you could be eligible for a tax credit of up to $7,500. Following are […]

Photographee.eu / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. You like to entertain, but you can’t afford to spend a fortune every time you invite people over for a party. Here is our guide to saving money when planning for a summer party or barbecue. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/how-to-save-money-on-a-summer-party/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business

Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Meal planning and food prep often feel overly complicated, but that doesn’t have to be the case, especially if your goal is simply to cut down on your weekly grocery bill. With the rising cost of food (which has gone up nearly

Creativa Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. It feels like the cost of internet service just keeps going up. The average American pays about $61 a month for internet service, but that figure can be much higher depending on where you live and your connection speed. Internet and

pritsana / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Depending on your driving habits, you can cut the price of your car insurance in half. Sound too good to be true? It’s not — as more insurers offer pay-per-mile car insurance, more people are dropping their traditional car insurance for

By wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. For many, summer camps have become as integral a part of childhood as school. They provide a safe place for the children of working parents, allow kids to explore new activities and retain and continue their learning, and so much

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com A recent series of small-bank failures has spooked savers, leaving many fearful of losing money. Nearly half of savers are “moderately” (29%) or “very” (19%) worried about the safety of their money in the bank, according to a recent Gallup poll. If you are among those filled with such anxieties, you

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. When you take a whole crew out to eat, it can burn through your food budget. Thankfully, many national and local restaurants let kids eat free or at a discount on select days of the week. Taking advantage of

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com A number of state legislatures have sought to lower property taxes this year — and several actually succeeded. Following are several states that passed laws in 2023 that create, increase or expand eligibility for property tax relief. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/states-that-are-cutting-property-taxes/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence

Jacob Dewar / Shutterstock.com Aldi is quietly becoming one of the most-respected grocery chains in America. Based on a survey of more than 20,000 consumers, BrandSpark declared Aldi the most trusted discount grocer in the U.S. for 2023. Every retailer has strengths and weaknesses. For example, don’t buy a laptop at Walmart if price matters,

Marmolejos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. National Donut Day 2023 is the best day for biting into a free donut — or “doughnut,” as some spell it. However, did you know the day honors the heroes of World War I and not just the popular pastry? Back

KlingSup / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. “Did you use the coupon?” I asked my husband this question when he returned from the store. I had a good idea his answer would be some variation of no. Usually he says “I forgot.” But that hasn’t stopped me from

pathdoc / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Social media is a daily distraction, but not many people know they can use Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and other channels to save money. That’s right, you can use your break-time scrolling to find deals and resources to keep your expenses down.

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. You probably don’t need us to tell you that the earlier you start saving for retirement, the better. But let’s face it: For a lot of people, the problem isn’t that they don’t understand how compounding works. They start saving

pritsana / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Consider this a friendly heads-up: Your car insurance bill is about to go up. Well, that’s not fair, you’re thinking. What can I do about it? We’ve got a dozen ideas for what you can do about it. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/12-ways-to-lower-your-car-insurance-bill/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. We hear all the time about how people cannot save money anymore. The U.S. savings rate has traditionally been abysmal, though it surged to historic levels during the pandemic. In normal times, though, whether it’s by habit, convenience or lack of