Many Americans (and people around the world) are suddenly finding themselves stuck at home for a while. Some of us have children at home with us, some of us have to work from home, while others are simply there because their job is on a break. Whatever the reason, you’re …
Read More »This post comes from Julie Ramhold of partner site DealNews.com. March can be a slow shopping month. That becomes especially apparent when you compare it with February, which boasts both Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day sales. But the deals landscape in March isn’t totally barren. Read on to learn about …
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What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. Concerned about coronavirus2. Worried about employer stability3. Coffee at home actually cheaper?4. FICA explanation5. Cheap dog treats6. Repurposing junk …
Read More »Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Happy March! Are you ready for spring and savings? Grab your green beer and get ready to take advantage of free TV and music streaming services, complimentary made-to-order potato chips and more. Read on for everything you need to know about the best things you can …
Read More »Photo by kudla / Shutterstock.com Everyone knows that wages are taxed by the federal government, but Uncle Sam has a far-reaching definition of “taxable income.” It covers numerous types of earnings that many people don’t realize are subject to federal income taxes. What follows are several examples of taxable income …
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Credit cards are a fantastic tool for building one’s credit and making shopping — particularly online shopping — more convenient and more secure. However, credit cards come with significant risks. I should know — during my late college and post-college years, I racked up a lot of credit card debt …
Read More »Photo by yusia / Shutterstock.com Shopping at Trader Joe’s is more fun than at my regular grocery store. There’s always something new or quirky that you can’t buy elsewhere. And it’s playful. My local TJ’s, in Seattle, hides two region-specific stuffed animals (an otter and a salmon) on its shelves. …
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Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com What goes up must come down, right? For some prices, yes. Money Talks News analyzed the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Consumer Price Index data, which is for December 2019, to find out which things actually cost less going into 2020 than they did one year …
Read More » ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com You know those bumper stickers that read, “I brake for yard sales”? Well, mine says, “I brake for thrift stores.” And I do. Over the past three decades, I’ve thrift-shopped my way across the Midwest, Northeast and from L.A. to Seattle. Thankfully, I’m too picky to …
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