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My Biggest Money Mistake

Have you ever done something so stupid with your money that thinking about it makes you do a facepalm? My Mistake Yeah, that was me straight outta college. I, with some other starving students, went to a presentation (a.k.a. sales pitch) on how to save money. It was one long, drawn-out attempt …

10 Reasons Costco is Worthwhile

Inside: Shopping at Costco can save you a lot of money if you know what to look for. Costco and I have had an on-again off-again relationship. The on years originally were when the kids were infants because the baby formula made the cost of membership worthwhile. Of course, we were also tempted …

Renters Insurance Could Save You Big Bucks

Inside: Did you know your landlord's insurance won't cover your possessions? Find out how renters insurance will help protect your savings from property loss. People that own homes tend to accumulate a lot of stuff, so it makes sense to have homeowner’s insurance. And it is required if you have a …

Saving Money with Nordstrom Rack

Fashionable is just about the last word someone would use to describe me. Really. Imagine growing up wearing mom-jeans and tucked-in shirts with a poodle perm and socks that HAD to match the shirt. Awesome, right? Even today, a t-shirt and jeans is my go-to daily outfit. Because …

Is Buying a Gym Membership Worthwhile?

Inside: Find out if buying a gym membership the best option. You just did 30 burpees! That had to have burned almost 200 calories, right?! Looks at fitness tracker. *Sigh*. More like 35 calories. Sound familiar? Getting older means that I'm becoming more aware of my health …