Michael Timmermann 
If you’ve already cut the cable TV cord to save money, you may want to lower your high-speed internet bill next. Unfortunately, most Americans have few choices when it comes to high-speed internet service. Where I live, there are two main options: the phone company and the cable company. Despite the lack of competition, I’ve managed to renegotiate my internet …
If your monthly cell phone bill is too expensive, now is the time to do some comparison shopping. The best cheap cell phone plans start at just $15 a month. Switching wireless providers is the #1 way to lower your cell phone bill. Most Americans have service with Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile, but there are affordable options that allow you …
If you want to save money on groceries, you have to be more strategic about the way you shop. Groceries are one of the biggest expenses for most Americans and the costs can vary significantly from month-to-month. But with a few minutes of planning and organization every week, you can put a lot of money back into your pocket. In …
Cutting the cable TV cord is a great way to save money, but your monthly streaming TV bill could be just as expensive if you’re not careful. Over the past several years, I’ve reviewed the most popular live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV. Their skinny bundles start at about half the price …
It’s hard to believe, but my monthly cell phone bill is less than it was nearly 20 years ago. In this article, I’ll share four strategies to lower your cell phone bill. You’ll learn how to get reliable wireless service for a fraction of the price that most of your family and friends pay. Table of Contents: 1. Switch Cell …
If you want to keep Verizon’s top-rated network and cut your bill in half, Xfinity Mobile and Visible are two options to consider. Both low-cost cell phone service providers rely on Verizon’s LTE towers to provide coverage, but key differences remain. Xfinity Mobile vs. Visible Comparison Before switching to Verizon-owned Visible, I was a customer of Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile for …
The coronavirus pandemic and its devastating effect on the economy has changed my thinking about money. In this article, I’ll explain three shifts in my personal finance philosophy that I’ve made since the crisis began. Let’s get started… Emergency Fund The first thing I’ve been thinking about is my emergency fund. Many personal finance experts say a 3-6 month emergency …
For the past decade, I’ve been sharing my personal finance journey online as I’ve worked to build wealth fast. And now that I’m in my mid-30s, I’ve reached the point where I feel “comfortable.” Although I don’t share my net worth on this blog, I can tell you that I’m on track to retire by 40 or 45 if I …
Have you ever submitted a receipt using the Fetch Rewards app and didn’t get the points that you earned? As I recently found out, there’s a simple fix to get your missing points. Missing Fetch Rewards points? Here’s what to do! There’s no need to search for a toll-free phone number or an email address to contact Fetch Rewards. You …
Most people go to the supermarket once a week or more, so it’s easy to overspend if you’re not sticking to a strict budget. Fortunately, the best credit cards for groceries can help you get some of that money back.