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You Need a Budget — And Here’s the App to Help You Stick to One
Budgeting can get a bad rap, but making a plan for how you spend your hard-earned cash is a good thing. Instead of wondering where all your money is going, by budgeting you can find solace in knowing your bills are covered and you’re working toward various savings goals. Having a tool to help you...
Apr 18, 2026
You Could Save $840 on a New Stove with the Electric Appliance Rebate
The debate about switching from gas stoves to electric cooktops has been heating up lately on social media. So what’s the firestorm of controversy about? In short, state and national agencies are advising — and in some cases giving tax incentives — for consumers to save energy by switching from gas appliances to electric. If...
Apr 4, 2026
Want Free Stuff? These 50 Restaurants Have You Covered
If you find yourself indulging in your daily Starbucks coffee, meeting your friends for lunch every Friday at Chipotle and driving your kids to McDonald's after every soccer game, it's time to get rewarded. Starbucks, Chipotle and McDonald's are part of a growing group of restaurants dishing up discounts, deals and even free meals for...
Apr 18, 2026
How To Get Free Stuff Online in 2025 – 14 Places To Get Freebies
Love free stuff? Then you need this ginormous list of freebies in your life. Why pay when you can get this stuff for FREE?
Apr 18, 2026
What Is a Roth IRA? 8 Reasons to Open One Today
If you’re not sure what a Roth IRA is, you’re in the right place. We break down the pros and cons of this unique way to save for retirement.
Apr 18, 2026
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Nicole Dow is a former senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
Apr 6, 2026
Paycheck Budgeting: An Alternative to the Monthly Budget
Managing your money with a paycheck budget helps you accurately allocate the cash you have on hand instead of trying to plan bills and spending a month at a time.
Apr 18, 2026
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Stephanie Bolling is a former staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Apr 18, 2026
How to Build a Realistic Two-Week Grocery Budget
A realistic two-week grocery budget covers 14 days of meals, snacks and household basics without forcing you into last-minute store runs. For many households, that lands somewhere between $150 and $300, but the right number depends on household size, where you live, how often you cook and whether you’re feeding kids or covering special diets....
Apr 18, 2026
11 Ways to Cut the Cord and Save on Streaming Subscriptions (79)
Do high cable bills have you ready to cut the cord? Here’s how to watch TV without cable, so you can save money and still watch all your favorite shows.
Apr 4, 2026
Want Free Stuff? These 50 Restaurants Have You Covered
If you find yourself indulging in your daily Starbucks coffee, meeting your friends for lunch every Friday at Chipotle and driving your kids to McDonald's after every soccer game, it's time to get rewarded. Starbucks, Chipotle and McDonald's are part of a growing group of restaurants dishing up discounts, deals and even free meals for...
Apr 18, 2026
Better The Second Time: Smart Picks For Second-Hand Wins
Second-hand shopping isn’t about settling. It’s about spotting the unexpected, skipping the markup, and finding things with actual character. Some items deserve a second life—and your wallet will thank you before you’ve even wrestled with the tape on a new box. Furniture Vlada Karpovich/Pexels Big-box retailers can't compete with the charm of a $40 mid-century...
Apr 18, 2026