How to Build a Basic Budget When You Hate Spreadsheets
I have started and abandoned more budgets than I can count. Every time, the cycle was the same: download a […]
The Envelope Budgeting Method That Actually Works
I tried budgeting apps. Mint, YNAB, a spreadsheet I built myself. They all failed for the same reason: I would […]
How to Negotiate Your Internet Bill Down in Under 10 Minutes
My internet bill crept up to ninety dollars a month without me noticing. It was sixty-five when I signed up. […]
Why Buying a Used Car Is Smarter Than Leasing a New One
A friend of mine leases a new car every three years. Beautiful cars — leather seats, that new car smell, […]
How to Find the Cheapest Gas in Your Area Without Driving Around
I used to have a mental map of gas station prices. The Shell on Main Street is always five cents […]
How to Get a Full Refund on a Non-Refundable Hotel Room
I booked a non-refundable hotel room for a conference last year. $240 for one night. The conference got postponed and […]
How to Lower Your Phone Bill by Switching to an MVNO
I paid Verizon $85 a month for a single line for years. Unlimited data I never used, perks I did […]
How to Negotiate Your Internet Bill Down by 30 Percent With One Phone Call
My internet bill had crept from forty-nine dollars to eighty-three dollars over three years. Every few months, a “promotional discount” […]
The Browser Extension That Applies Every Coupon Code Before You Check Out
I watched my wife spend ten minutes at checkout copying and pasting coupon codes from a Google search. Most of […]
The Rebate App Stacking Trick for Getting Groceries Nearly Free
My sister-in-law walked out of the grocery store with forty-seven dollars worth of stuff and paid two dollars and change. […]