Have you ever taken a look at your monthly electric bill and thought to yourself, “this must be a mistake!” If so, you’re not alone. Energy costs are on the rise, and according to the…
The combination of advanced marketing, high inflation, and the inability to maintain shelf discipline (pun intended) has made it extremely hard to save money on groceries in a meaningful way. In the United States, the…
For many generations the popular mantra has consistently been: If you just go to college and earn a degree, it will lead to a high-paying job. That statement used to be overwhelmingly true and it…
Why You Need a New Bank & How to Switch
- January 7, 2022
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Want to perform the ultimate act of ‘adulting?’ Switch banks. The fact is, you know you probably should. Your old bank is probably charging you fees and is a pain in the butt to deal…
Jumping on a Low Cost Cell Phone Plan – Episode 040
- September 6, 2019
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Affiliate Disclosure: How to Money may receive a commission from affiliate partners based on the links to the services and/or products we recommend. Click here for more info. Most folks are paying more than twice…
Avoiding the Holiday Shopping Hangover – Episode 045
- November 21, 2018
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Baking for your neighbors is an excellent way to share some holiday cheer without breaking the bank. And since it hardly costs anything, you can even treat yo self! (pictured are Kate’s pumpkin spice cakes)…
How to Save on a Phone Upgrade – Episode 039
- October 3, 2018
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The newest iPhones that were just released are anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 – that is a ton of money!!! With all the different functions and duties that our smartphones are able to perform, it’s…
Lesser Known Credit Card Benefits – Episode 036
- September 12, 2018
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Lesser known credit card benefits! Did you know that with a credit card you might already use, you have access to $600 worth of cell phone insurance that is already baked into the card? Or…
Cutting Your Grocery Bill Like Crazy – Episode 034
- August 29, 2018
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Americans spend WAY too much on groceries! After housing and transportation, we spend more money on food than anything else- close to 15% of our expenses. On a recent episode Matt mentioned how his family…











