Have you ever been accused of being cheap? If so, how did it make you feel? In our society it seems like nobody ever wants to be labeled a cheapskate—it’s an insult and brings all…
You’ve probably heard your friends talk about how awesome Costco is and all the membership perks they love. But in the back of your head you might still be thinking, “if I shell out 60…
I love Costco. My wife and I have been members since 2014, and over the years we’ve learned a bunch of little Costco hacks that save us time, money, and keep us having fun while…
Should You Do Your Own Pest Control? (psst… YES!)
- October 14, 2022
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For less than $2 a year, you can get do your own pest control. It’s easier than you think!
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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Shopping and overspending dominates the holiday season, and we want to make sure you’re not rolling into the new year with that holiday shopping hangover. Honestly, how much more stuff do we really need?! Consumers…
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…