Even before Brian and I received our policy renewal, we predicted that we’d be facing an increase in our car insurance premium. Everything else seems to be getting more expensive, so why not insurance? According to the U.S. Bureau of
If you’ve noticed your bills creeping up lately, you’re not alone! Summer can easily lead to increased spending. Even with planned expenses for vacations, dining out, and other summer activities, additional costs can sneak up on you. Electricity bills, for
Public libraries are underutilized resources in many communities. In 2015, nearly a decade ago, about half of Americans reportedly used the library within that past year. Through casual conversation, I’ve found that many of our peers haven’t had an active
Amid rising costs of living and interest rates, affordable housing is out of reach for many Americans. It’s a reality that has presented itself throughout the country, particularly in major metropolitan areas. Low inventory coupled with high demand and high
How has your grocery budget been impacted this year? Grocery prices, much like everything else, have escalated since COVID-19 hit. It’s been challenging for many around the country and the world to juggle finances, work, and other responsibilities. It was
How would you like to enjoy your holidays? As we move into November, Brian and I are looking forward to slowing down. This will be our first slow holiday season together. Despite my intentions of creating quiet holidays, they’ve always
Today’s hyper-connected world grants much opportunity and access to different products and services. It can be very easy to waste time and money on these conveniences, but Brian and I have worked together to find ways to save rather than
We live in a disposable society, one enamored with mass production and overconsumption. It’s interesting to note that the average American produces nearly 5lbs of trash per day and carries over $90,000 worth of consumer debt. This raises the question
College is an experience. It reveals a world of freedom, choice, and knowledge. It can also be the birthplace of terrible financial habits that could last nearly a lifetime. Over half of American students graduate with student loan debt, which
It’s been more than 2 years since the start of the pandemic and the world is still reeling from the effects. Unfortunately, inflation became an encroaching reality when the economy shut down. High consumer demand combined with limited inventory caused