Looking for something fun to do that doesn’t cost a dime? Whether you’re saving money, bored on the weekend, or just want to make the most of your free time, there are plenty of ways to enjoy life without spending a cent. Grab some friends—or go solo—and start making memories that don’t come with a … Read more
Gold has been in the news a lot since it’s shot up over 50% in value this year to the lofty price of over $4,000 an ounce. It was already big news when Costco started selling gold a few years ago, the recent run up in price has only made it even more popular. But … Read more
PFS Buyer Club is an organization that helps source in-demand items from their army of buyers. I’m one of those buyers. There’s no membership fee or anything to join the club, you just get in. If you want an invite, email me and I can get you one. And from time to time, PFS Buyer … Read more
At a few airports around the country, there are free programs that let you skip ahead in the security lines. We all know about CLEAR, which costs $209 a year, but did you know they offered a free program called Reserve powered by CLEAR? For example, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has the SEA Spot Saver program. … Read more
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The Roth IRA is one of the best investment vehicles available, which is one reason why they limit your contribution based on your modified adjusted gross income. Normally, if you’re under the income limits, a single filer can contribute $7,000 for 2025 ($8,000 if you are age 50 and older). If you make more than … Read more
When I started my first blog in 2004, I was in my early 20s. I’m now in my mid-forties. And while my first blog no longer exists, I still remember a lot of the posts I’d written (and I can always peek into the Wayback Machine if I forget, you can too… enjoy!). Over the … Read more
Ever wonder why everything is sold as a monthly payment? It’s not an accident. Marketers have realized that if you take a big price and break it down into a series of smaller, more palatable payments, we are more likely to buy something. It’s called the Monthly Money Trap. Depending on where you live, a … Read more
Credit card piggybacking is when you add someone else as an authorized user to help them improve their credit history and thus their credit score. Adding someone as an authorized user is free and they will see that credit line appear on their report, which can help improve it. Remember that the FICO credit score … Read more
I grew up with a solidly middle class upbringing. My parents owned our home, my dad worked full-time and my mom worked part-time. We were frugal, as many immigrants are, because we had to be. My dad came here on an education visa with a one-way ticket. He would send money home all the time. … Read more