When prices for beef, chicken or pork surge, substitute cheaper protein sources such as beans, lentils, eggs or chickpeas, suggests Tobie Stanger, senior editor at Consumer Reports. “Alternative protein sources are good for humans and the planet,” she said.

By Keely Arthur, WRAL 5 on Your Side reporter Raleigh, N.C. — Just about everything costs more right now – groceries, gas, rent and even energy bills. Given that 13% of a home’s total energy costs go towards cooling, WRAL’s 5 on Your Side and Consumer Reports have some simple steps to cut utility costs […]

With house prices rising sharply in recent years, many young people have been blocked from the first rung on the property ladder. But offering hope to first-time buyers everywhere, a woman has revealed how she saved £50,000 in less than two years to buy her first property. Hilary Iyoha, 25, from South East London, works […]

With families all over the country feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis, many households are struggling to afford the care their pets need. Brits love their furry friends, with as many as 17 million households in the UK currently owning a pet. But with the average cost of owning a dog at […]

By Taylor Kovar Hey Taylor: My husband and I are trying to figure out some savings goals for the future and don’t really know where to start. House, retirement, new car, rainy day fund, etc. Any guidance? – Marie Hey Marie: Love this question! As one half of The Money Couple, helping married people figure […]

The cost of living crisis is adding pressure to many household budgets, meaning many are cutting back costs as much as possible. As a result, expensive home improvement and renovation projects that aren’t essential may have to be put on hold.  Over the course of the pandemic demand for home improvements soared and costs have […]

Zoriana Zaitseva / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Adjusting to a fixed income in retirement can be a challenge — especially if you’re living off less money. Just because you stopped working doesn’t mean you stop paying bills and buying groceries. If you’re planning vacations or trips to the […]

Just a quick PSA from us – if you didn’t know already, there’s a super powerful tool over at Amazon that’s really, really useful if you’re looking to save some cash on household essentials in the build up to this year’s Amazon Prime Day. We’re talking about the retailer’s ‘Subscribe & Save’ feature, which is […]

Educating people to live healthily on a budget is an important part of the mission of the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP), and this goal has never been more relevant as grocery shoppers see higher prices on the shelves. “Yes, you can make and prepare healthy, easy foods and meals without spending a lot […]

Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Home renovations can be a real chore — not to mention expensive. If it’s a change that will improve a home you plan to stay in for a long time, go ahead and take on the challenge. But sometimes, homeowners can be fooled into thinking an update will greatly improve their home’s […]

New Zealanders are feeling the pinch of the high cost of living, and heating homes during the colder months is only adding to the bills. Energy NZ director Andy Logue gave Breakfast a tour of his energy-efficient home, as well as his top tips on how to better manage your home and have extra money […]

A good old Target trip is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Even if you go into the store with a shopping list you plan to stick to, you’ll likely always go home with a few exciting new items you hadn’t planned on purchasing—whether your wallet likes it or not. Luckily, shopping at this beloved store […]

Around 80 percent of parents in Britain are struggling to cope with the soaring costs of raising children as household bills drastically increase amid the cost-of-living crisis. With gas prices rising steadily and till totals creeping up, millions of people are being forced to choose between giving up a meal or heating their home – […]

Follow these simple tips to keep your bills low (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk0 If you’re anything like us, you’re probably looking for as many ways as possible to save money right now. With the cost of living crisis raging on, costs are going up across all sectors, with our grocery bills, petrol expenses, and energy costs all […]

Who isn’t trying to save money right now?  With gas prices up this year over 8% and rent costs up from last year as much as 26%, finding ways to save your money is more important than ever.  Maybe you still have some student loans or other debt you are trying to payoff, or just […]

The gender wage gap has remained remarkably stubborn for decades and, inevitably, becomes a significant shortfall at retirement. In 2020, women made 83 cents for every dollar earned by men, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The gap persists despite women’s increasing levels of education and even widens among higher-income workers. By the end of her career, a full-time […]

Milwaukee – Brutal heat and humidity is heading into Wisconsin this week. Follow these tips to stay cool and save money on your summer energy bill. No cost Keep the sun out. Close blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny side of your home during the day to keep the house cooler. Adjust your thermostat. When at […]

Normally, I try my best to be pretty good with my money. But the recent price hikes have been super stressful, so I’ve also been cutting down expenses even more. I decided to share all my tips and tricks in case it helps anyone else! Note: Cutting back expenses absolutely does not fix the widespread […]

A SAVING’S guru has revealed how to get a dozen items on a tight budget at Dollar Tree. The woman behind the Frugal Fit Mom page on YouTube, Christine, managed to purchase 12 items for just $15 at the discount variety store that could feed her for a full seven days.  The shopper says her first stop on […]

26. “Family of six. We did a staycation at a beachside motel instead of our typical out-of-town vacation-home-rental vacation. We haven’t eaten at a restaurant or even fast food in months. We eat a lot of potatoes, lol — can’t beat five pounds for $3.” “And we stay home…a lot. My kids are bored, but […]