My grandparents live in a 950 square foot, singlewide “trailer.” My grandfather has owned, operated, grown, and sold several businesses over his lifetime. My grandparents have lived below their means, invested in property and mutual funds, and now, in their...
Many of you shoppers probably use or have used coupons at some point in your life. Some of you probably use them more than others. And some of you may even call yourselves “extreme couponers.” It’s not an easy task,...
If you dread opening the envelope to your utility bill, sitting in a dark room every night eating cold beans from a can to save money, there are changes you can be making without compromising your lifestyle. With ever-rising gas...
In March, Americans reached a level of total consumer borrowing that approaches what it was just after the “Great Recession” began. In July 2008, our total consumer debt, including student, auto, and credit card loans, was $2.58 trillion; now it’s...
Editor’s Note: As part of a special project on The PerkStreet Blog, we’re offering free question and answer columns on Saturdays with Customer Columnists Clint and Katy Davis of Davis Coaching. If you have a question you’d like to submit...
Money makes the world go ‘round and we all need it in some form or fashion to survive. Just like there are basic financial statistics you should know, there are also different types of income. If you want to make...
When you throw open the glass doors and cross the magnetic anti-shoplifting threshold, you are entering a battle zone. Department stores, electronics stores, home improvement stores, lingerie stores, even your grocery store—they’ve all spent millions of dollars and countless hours...
In order to save money and improve your finances, you must come up with a budget. But more importantly, you must stick to it. Many people create budgets they think will work, but despite their best efforts and intentions, they...
The PerkStreet community is truly one of the most anti-credit card groups I've ever encountered, and for good reason. They understand that you don't have to go into debt to get great perks. I find that I'm just as fired...
Dear Clint and Katy,
We’ve been “buckled down” and working to become debt free for quite some time. It’s going a little slower than we would like, but we are making progress. When is it all right for us to have...
Impulse spending typically occurs when you’re emotionally motivated, sometimes unknowingly, to make an unplanned purchase. Just like other habits, it can be hard to break. Instead of trying to go cold turkey, there are ways to gradually curb your impulse...
Tough economic times means looking for low-cost options everywhere. Since you don’t want to cut out entertainment all together, here are 5 things you can do to have fun on a budget (or for free!)....
