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It's incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re doing everything right, only to check your grocery spending at the end of the month and get an unpleasant surprise. With food prices going up and package sizes down, wondering if the checkout line has an Afterpay option is almost routine. Fortunately, there are still levers to pull. One strategy I’ve found helpful: pick a few recipes, make a list, and shop no more than twice a week. This works because every time you set foot in

If you have student loans, check your repayment plan. Some borrowers will see significantly higher payments unless they choose a different plan. This is one of those times when being proactive could save you a lot of heartache (and bank account-ache) down the road. Here’s what’s happening: The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan has been discontinued. It had low monthly payments and a short timeline for loan forgiveness, and was generally considered the most

As some of you know, I celebrated a birthday last month. *Thirty-third, but who’s counting…. I’d like to tell you how I spent my birthday, because it was one of the most enjoyable and meaningful days I’ve had in a long time. June 11th, 2026 8:30 AM. Wake up, no alarm. Make coffee 9:00 AM. Pie for breakfast. And coffee, of course 9:30 AM. Walk to Pike Place Market 10:00 AM. Buy myself a big ol’ bouquet from one of the flower stands 10:30 AM. Walk home along the waterfront 11: