Smart Saving

Discover the dual benefits of wellness: boosting your health and saving money. This article dives deep into practical wellness tips that not only promote a healthier lifestyle but also lead to substantial financial savings in the long run. Learn how small health investments today can prevent hefty medical bills tomorrow.

You dipped into your emergency fund to buy a car. At the time, it felt like the right move: you needed the wheels, the deal was decent, and hey—it’s kind of an emergency, right? But now you’re left with that gnawing thought: What if something actually goes wrong and I don’t have any safety net left?

When I first dreamed up the idea of a cat yoga studio, I imagined peaceful stretches, purring companionship, and a quirky business that would practically market itself. What I didn’t imagine was the mountain of bills that would follow—mostly for things I never even considered when I wrote my first budget. Cat food, litter, cleaning supplies, and unexpected vet visits quickly outpaced the money I was making from classes, leaving me staring down credit card statements I couldn’t keep up with. My dream business had turned into a debt trap, and I had to figure out how to climb out.

Owning a home comes with plenty of surprises, but few are as disheartening—or as soggy—as discovering your basement has turned into an indoor pond. At first, you might grab a mop and hope it’s a one-time fluke, but the frustration mounts quickly when it happens again and again. To make matters worse, many homeowners are shocked to learn their insurance won’t cover the damages, leaving them with a tough choice: sink money into costly repairs or sell the house fast and walk away.

Not to give you a heart attack, but if you've had an antique medical device locked away in a drawer or your house's wall for the last thirty years, just in case you needed it, you could be sitting on some serious cash. Let's examine some of the rarest and most valuable antique medical devices out there!

There’s something magical about the warm crackle of an old radio coming to life. Long before Spotify playlists and Bluetooth speakers, these machines were the centerpiece of the living room—a gateway to news, music, and drama. Today, many of those classic sets are enjoying a second life as highly sought-after collectibles.

Your dad added you to his bank account—but now he’s gone, and the family is divided. Suspicion swirls, and emotions are louder than reason. You can’t rewrite the past, but you can choose how to respond to it. These steps will help you protect yourself and move forward clearly.

Whether it's your power saw, leaf blower, lawnmower, or even your backyard, plenty of people have a need for all kinds of everyday things in your house that are collecting. Consider renting out these 25 things to make some extra cash.

Money often feels like an overwhelming subject. But Suze Orman, a trusted voice in personal finance for decades, has built a career demystifying its challenges and empowering people to take control of their financial lives.

Retiring at 40 isn't a pipe dream, and you don't have to be a tech genius, Wall Street bro, or pro athlete to do it. But you have to follow the habits of those who've done it before.

Gas prices keep going up, but you can use these money-saving strategies to keep yourself from going broke.