Groceries
Money Roundup: Feeding Your Family for $100 Per Week, What Your Kids Should Know About Money By What Age, and More
Friday, January 13th, 2012
I’ve been at it again – scouring the web for the best in personal finance. Here are 10 of the most helpful articles I found over the past week. Keeping Your Online Accounts Safe (CNNMoney). Sure, it takes some extra work to follow these guidelines, but it’s wise to stay vigilant about online security. Money ... [Read more]
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Money Roundup: How to Spend Less Than $100 on Christmas, The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December, and More
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
It’s a lonely job scouring the web for the finest in personal finance. But I’m happy to do it. Here are 10 of the best articles from my searches over the past week. Arsenic in Your Juice (Consumer Reports). Getting the best deals at the grocery store means more than finding the best prices. It ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Giving Memorable Gifts, Watching Out For Holiday Money Wasters, and More
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Every week, I try to keep my finger on the pulse of the personal finance world, looking for articles that do an especially good job of informing, guiding, and helping us make better decisions with our dollars. Here are 10 articles that do just that. 80 May Be the New 65 for Retirement Age (CNN ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: The Secret Ingredient to Success, the Best Apps for Better Living, and More
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Every week I scour the web looking for the best of the best personal finance articles – the ones that help you win with money. Here are my picks for this week. 10 Best Apps for Ordinary Chores (Main Street). From filling a prescription to renting a movie, there’s an app for that – and ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: The Truth About Credit Scores, A Letter From Warren Buffett’s Grandfather, and More
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Every week, I read lots of personal finance articles so you don’t have to! Here are 10 that I think you should read. Myths, Misperceptions About Credit Scores Rampant (USA TODAY). Does your income impact your credit score? What about your age? Read on to find out. Six Networking Tips for Your Job Search (U.S. ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Feeding a Family of 5 on $100 a Week, Learning to Love a Job You Hate, and More
Friday, September 16th, 2011
There’s a ton of personal finance info out there on the web. Each week, I sift out the best of the best, recommending 10 stories to help you make the most of your money. Here’s this week’s list: The Best Travel Web Sites (via NY Times). Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just like to ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Protecting Your Kids From ID Theft, Getting Free Redbox Rentals, and More
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
I admit it – I’m addicted to personal finance articles. Every week, I wade through lots of them, looking for the best of the best. Here are 10 that are worthy of your time – 5 from mainstream sites and 5 from personal finance blogs. Why It Shouldn’t Have Been a Lost Decade for Investors ... [Read more]
How to Be a Smart Organic Food Shopper
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
One of the key challenges to eating healthy is doing so without breaking the household bank. That’s because eating healthy means not only eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, it means choosing organic food. Add food inflation to the mix and it’s easy to conclude that you can either spend smart or eat healthy – ... [Read more]
Picking A Fight With Food Inflation
Monday, June 20th, 2011
For many families, food is one of their largest expense categories. And you’ve no doubt noticed that food prices have been on the rise. It’s obvious to me that there are fewer discounted items at the grocery store these days. And, when I reached for a can of one of my favorite brands of coffee ... [Read more]
Are You a Two-List Shopper?
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
You’ve heard it for years: Never go grocery shopping without a list. But did you know that even list users typically have two lists? There’s the list in their hand and the list in their head. As reported on MSN.com, a new study found that 75 percent of shoppers entered the store knowing they were ... [Read more]
