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PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Homeowners fantasize about making fabulous changes to their homes: adding rooms, beautifying the grounds and remodeling kitchens and baths. In reality, these dream projects may not be financially possible. Don’t let that stop you, however, from taking good care of the home that you have. By keeping up with […]

Aaron Freeman / Money Talks News In this episode, we’re talking about the top scams you’re likely to see in retirement and how you can avoid them. Did you know that more than $28 billion is stolen from those aged 60 and older each year? So, how do you avoid becoming a depressing statistic if

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that money isn’t easy to come by. And we can also agree there

Mix and Match Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Many people choose to be frugal for different reasons. Maybe they were raised to live a frugal life, so it’s second nature to them. Perhaps they are consciously frugal and are saving to pay cash for a house,

Sabrina Bracher / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When I told Tony Brooks, activist and advocate at ADAPT Philadelphia, that I was writing a story about free and cheap activities for seniors, he let out a laugh. “You mean like adult day care?” ADAPT is a disability advocacy group

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Aren’t you tired of having to jump through hoops just to save a little money? It’s tough, isn’t it? What with runaway inflation

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2023, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike. To stir things up for the day, many

pathdoc / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Long-term financial planning is nice and everything, but who has the patience for that when you want results right now? What’s something you can

Sunny studio / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Do you need more power in your pocketbook? More “boom” in your bank account? More “wow” in your wallet? If that’s the case

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