Fighting Food Inflation

Inflation is real. Prices went up. A lot.  Here’s how you can win… My grandfather used to tell me about the size of the Hershey bar he could get for a nickel.  Today, a nickel won’t pay the tax on a candy bar so tiny it won’t even ruin a diet....

Thrifting is Cool Now

I started thrifting when it wasn’t cool… I got my prom dress thrifting at Salvation Army. It was $19 and straight out of the 70’s at a time when we were still trying hard to forget the 70’s. There are some dresses that are timeless. Take the...

Do You Know Your Credit Score?

There’s no excuse not to, In the old days you could write to the credit agencies and get your report in the mail for free, but now, you can check immediately. Transunion, and Experian, the two main credit reporting agencies, now have apps. You can also use apps...

Best Covid Clothes for Back-to-School

Your Covid Back-to-School Clothes Guide It’s the height of Back to School shopping season. This is the time of year most teachers abuse their credit cards stocking up for the classroom. Today, I want to talk about fashion, because it’s usually the time...