Even if you’re able to get to the grocery store, these days, many people are finding that using grocery delivery and pickup is a helpful alternative to browsing the aisles of the grocery store with their lists. Whether you’re trying one of these options for the first time, trying it again after a break, or […]
I’ve shared a few videos on buying and saving on fresh produce plus how to store produce in the freezer, so today let’s cover how to store fresh produce in the pantry. Canning is super easy but something that most folks feel belongs only in our grandparents era. Growing up my grandmother had a little […]
I’ve heard from a number of folks that over the last few weeks your grocery budgets have been thrown out the window. Everyone is eating so much more, the kids think they can snack all day, and on top of that the stores are barely running sales… One of the biggest ways to cut your […]
Recently a Southern Savers reader posted the following question on our Facebook page: “How do you budget and save? Our bills are paid, but I want to cut back and start saving more. Can anyone share how they save or budget?” Of course, the whole point of Southern Savers revolves around this question, so I have […]
Join me tonight for our weekly Q&A at 8:30 pm. This week we are going to talk finances, and it’s something everyone needs to hear right now (no sticking your head in the sand and just hoping it’s going to work out). Let’s get finances back in control and try to make all the ends […]
If you’ve been dragging your feet on filing your personal income taxes, it’s time to stop procrastinating and get them filed! The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill includes a payment to most US Citizens (depending on your income level) and they are using past tax returns to decide who gets it. Why You Should File Now If […]
I really believe the Southern Savers community is one of the best online, and so I always love to pose questions I get to all of you and see what you think. One reader wrote in and asked what sources of financial advice I would recommend other than Dave Ramsey. I do have ideas, but […]
While I don’t want to scream that the sky is falling, I think that every household needs to stop and take a hard look at their finances this weekend. Do you have money in savings to handle a missed paycheck or two? Make a plan to live on a tighter budget at least for a few […]
Are you anxiously checking your bank account or mailbox waiting on the tax refund to show up? The IRS states the average tax refund last year was around $1,949 and so far this year refunds are averaging $1,952. I’d be waiting anxiously too if that was what I overpaid. Sadly most folks are eager for the money to […]
