Spending

09 Sep 2019, 21:32

Here's the exact 7-step system I used to cut my grocery bill in half and save money on food

PR Image Factory/Shutterstock.com The author is not pictured. I used to spend $800 to $1,000 a month on food for my family of four in Los Angele...

07 Sep 2019, 22:45

7 things people who are good with money never buy

Getty Images / Don Arnold People who are good with money aren't usually big spenders, and aren't buying the newest cars, spending on the latest fashi...

05 Sep 2019, 23:17

4 things people who are good with money do every day

Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images People who are good with money have clear goals. Being good with money is nothing more than being though...

27 Aug 2019, 21:00

The 7 hardest things you'll ever have to do with your money

WAYHOME studio/Shutterstock Not every financial decision you'll make will be easy, and some, like saving and planning for later in life and talking t...

20 Aug 2019, 21:09

From luxury yachts to private beachfront mansions: this is how much it costs to vacation like a Kardashian

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Soori Bali The Kardashian-Jenners are known for their luxurious vacations. The Kardashian-Jenner f...

13 Aug 2019, 18:08

The 15 states where $1 million in retirement savings will last the longest

Spotmatik Ltd / Shutterstock.com In these 15 states, retirees can expect to see $1 million in retirement funds last at least...

12 Aug 2019, 00:08

7 signs you can actually afford the home you want to buy

David McNew / Getty Images Here's how to be sure you can afford the house you want to buy. If you're looking to buy a home, there are several signs y...

10 Aug 2019, 20:46

The 7 most expensive things you'll ever pay for, according to financial planners

AP Photo/Alex Brandon Both financial planners agree: A house is one of the most expensive things most Americans will buy. We...

09 Aug 2019, 21:52

'Queer Eye' star Tan France says tailoring and choosing classic pieces is key to looking wealthy, and shares 4 stores for dressing well on a budget

Phil McCarten/AP Tan France, a fashion entrepreneur and part of the "Queer Eye"...

02 Aug 2019, 22:54

The 6 biggest money mistakes in my 20s taught me the spending lessons I live by in my 30s

sturti/Getty Images The author is not pictured. I made some poor financial decisions in my 20s, like eating out every day an...

24 Jul 2019, 22:47

Here's how much people with and without debt spend on 9 common expenses

Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images 48% of those in credit card debt reported being willing to cut their dining out budget i...

24 Jul 2019, 00:27

I saved almost $2,000 just by tracking my money on a spreadsheet

Westend61/Getty Images Author is not pictured. I started tracking my money on a Google spreadsheet in 2017, and it inspired me to pick up writing as ...

23 Jul 2019, 03:14

A step-by-step guide to writing a personal check, for when Venmo isn't an option

Eskay Lim/EyeEm/Getty Images Learn how to write a check once and for all. Personal checks may not be as popular as they used...

14 Jul 2019, 19:45

I'm spending $50,000 on travel in 2019 and I have zero regrets so far

Courtesy of Holly Johnson. Holly Johnson. I've budgeted $50,000 for travel in 2019, and I'm not the least bit sorry. My husb...

14 Mar 2019, 09:31

A fifth of Americans say they have zero savings

Reuters/Heinz-Peter Bader About one-fifth of Americans don't have any savings, according to a new survey. The personal savings rate in the US has fal...

21 Feb 2019, 02:41

My girlfriend and I spend less than $150 a month on groceries and eat at home 5 nights a week - here's exactly what we buy

Scott Olson/Getty Images Plan meals before you head to the grocery store. Sean, who goes by "The Money Wizard...

30 Jan 2019, 01:06

12 common, expensive things that aren't worth your money

Sean Gallup/Getty Images Whether you're overpaying for cellular data each month or choosing a large cable plan over streaming services, there are sev...

23 Jan 2019, 19:30

9 sneaky ways Walmart makes you spend more money

Walmart is the biggest retailer in America, with over 5,000 stores in the US and over $500 billion in revenue. The superstore is known for great barg...

09 Jan 2019, 22:46

My husband and I splurged on a Santorini hotel for our honeymoon that costs over $400 per night and is built into a cave. Here's why it was totally worth it

Jamie Friedlander/Business Insider The author at Pezoules of Oia hotel in Santo...

08 Jan 2019, 02:29

I splurged on an 8-day, $3,000 trip to Nigeria for myself over the holidays, and it was worth every penny

Adrienne Jordan/Business Insider The author at the Lekki Conservation Center in Lekki, Nigeria. Sometimes, the best recipien...

20 Dec 2018, 20:08

5 times you can save money with senior discounts in your 50s

Getty Images Some companies offer senior discounts that stretch the definition of "senior citizen." Here, we tracked down five ways you can earn seni...