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Given the current economy and uncertain political landscape in the US, it will come as no surprise that people are having to tighten their belts. The costs of groceries, education and healthcare are constantly making headlines. The costs of retirement may be discussed less often. The result is that those of us forced to make […]
Wondering if an Amazon Prime membership is worth it? In this post, we outline the key benefits of Amazon Prime – from fast, free shipping and easy access to Amazon deals to streaming and storage – to help you decide whether Prime really offers value for money. I surveyed my audience and asked them this […]
Published: Through Crystal Pain on January 24, 2026 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. With the winter storm approaching, I headed to Aldi on Thursday to pick up a few essentials we needed – and I was especially hoping to find eggs. Jesse went to Publix on Thursday morning […]
This week’s shopping trip is the ‘Winter Storm Coming’ version – which means our stores have been mostly swept clean (which we do in the South when there’s a possible forecast of the slightest bit of snow and ice – everyone assumes they’ll be snowed in for weeks, haha!) and I had to adjust my […]
Saving energy at home is one of the most practical ways to keep monthly costs under control while keeping your space comfortable all year round. When it comes to energy saving tips, the best improvements usually come from a mix of small daily habits and a few targeted upgrades that reduce energy waste. If you […]
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little Joe… Welcome to another exciting edition of Black Coffee, your unusual weekly digest of what’s going on in the world of money and personal finance. I hope everyone has had a great week. And with that, let’s get straight to this week’s commentary, shall we? […]
Have you ever wondered how some investors continue to make money even when the market is quiet? The secret often lies in the dividend yield – a simple but powerful number that shows how much income your investments can generate. It’s one of the easiest ways to see if a stock really works for you. […]
For a long time, investing in Canada was based on a fairly simple rule of thumb. Mutual funds were expensive. ETFs were cheaper. If you wanted better odds, you bought ETFs instead. That advice was broadly correct and made a meaningful difference for many investors. Switching from a two-percent mutual fund to a low-cost index […]
Bank employees protest under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on January 5, 2026 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, demanding the introduction of a five-day banking week. | Photo credit: ANI The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to go ahead with the one-day nationwide banking strike on January 27, […]