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How I Outsmarted My Grocery Bill (Without Becoming a Coupon Queen)
Introduction: The Great Grocery Mystery Let me paint a picture for you: It’s 5:30 PM, three kids are yelling something about “needing food nowww,” the baby is teething…
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Kids, Coupons, and Casseroles: Surviving (and Thriving!) on a Family Budget
Welcome to the Chaos—and the Savings! Hi there, fellow warriors of the household trenches! I’m a mom of three, which means I live in a perpetual state of…
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U.S. Consumers Face Mixed Financial Signals as Fed Holds Rates and Spending Softens
Fed Maintains Interest Rates Amid Mixed Economic Signals On June 12, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate steady in the 5.25% to…
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How I Turned Budgeting Into a Game (and Outsmarted My Kids Along the Way)
Meet the Mama on a Mission Hi there! I’m a mom of three snack-hungry, LEGO-stepping-on, summer-camp-dreaming kids, and like many of you, my wallet has been feeling the…
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Stretching Pennies with Pancakes: My 7 Surprisingly Fun Ways to Save Money with Kids Around
Welcome to My Circus (a.k.a. My Budget-Friendly Household) Hi there! I’m Lisa—not a professional economist, just a regular mom who’s figured out how to do a lot with…
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10 Hilariously Genius Ways to Save Money Without Becoming a Hermit
Welcome to the World of Budget Brilliance Okay, let’s get real for a second — saving money can feel like trying to do yoga with your cat on…
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