Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your …
Read More »You Can’t Do It All: The Problem of Balancing Time
I have a full-time — job. I have three children at home. I have a wife and a marriage to keep healthy. I’m a homeowner. I have lots of family and friends who need some of my social time. I have a number of community commitments as well. I have …
Read More »7 Tips for Sane Shopping When Everyone Else Is Panic Buying
Photo by Sushiman / Shutterstock.com Some of the grocery-store photos coming out of the coronavirus outbreak resemble those usually seen on Black Friday, or in towns awaiting hurricanes or blizzards. Images capture emptied shelves, especially in cleaning supply and bathroom tissue sections, while some stores post limits on specific products. …
Read More »Afternoon Deals: Friday, March 13
Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your …
Read More »5 Household Cleaners That Can Kill the Coronavirus
Photo by Iurii Stepanov / Shutterstock.com In the U.S., there have now been more than 1,200 reported cases of and more than 35 deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. And the news seems to grow grimmer with each passing day. It’s not all bad news, though. …
Read More »4 Overlooked Ways to Save 12% on Car Insurance
Photo by AshTproductions / Shutterstock.com Sometimes, we make saving money far more difficult than it should be. In fact, taking four easy steps can cut your annual car insurance bill by up to 12% — or $ 186 — on average. That is among the findings of the 2020 The …
Read More »Frugally and Financially Preparing for the Unexpected
Over the last week, I’ve heard tons of questions and participated in lots of conversations about COVID-19. The topic of COVID-19 itself is pretty far outside the realm of what is covered on The Simple Dollar, as it digs deep into health care and public policy issues and The Simple …
Read More »4 Steps You Must Take Now to Financially Prepare for the Coronavirus
Photo by Maridav / Shutterstock.com It’s official: The World Health Organization has officially declared the current coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. That doesn’t mean it’s time to panic. That’s neither necessary nor advisable. But a little planning now will really pay off if things take a turn for the worse …
Read More »Effective Strategies for Making Extra Money From Home
The Simple Dollar started as a way for me to organize my own thoughts about our ongoing financial changes and perhaps as a way to make a few dollars on the side. I started writing down my thoughts, put a few ads up on the site and shared the link …
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