I'll be joining some of my favorite personal finance bloggers and other experts this afternoon to offer advice on how to plan and set financial goals during an Experian #CreditChat. Here's how you can join the chat at 3 p.m. ET to hear our tips. If you have a goal of spending less so you can save more, I've rounded up several tips to help you cut costs. All of the suggestions below are easy to implement.
10 Easy Money Moves I Made to Slash My Spending in Half [MoneyNing]
"If you’re living from check to check, a few minor adjustments to your habits can help you cut costs and start working towards financial freedom."
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5 Easy Ways to Save More Money [Mint Life]
"Most of us know the importance of saving for financial goals, but go about saving all wrong—and therefore make it much more painful than it needs to be."
Things I No Longer Buy [Surviving and Thriving]
"What surprises me isn’t that I’m spending less. It’s that I don’t miss any of those things very much."
Feeling Spendy? Do One of These 10 Things Instead [ReadyForZero]
"When you’re focused on paying off your debt or reaching a financial goal, any method of motivation can mean the difference between frustration and success."
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The Stoic Retirement: Ancient Wisdom for Today's RealityA "Stoic retirement" doesn't mean depriving yourself. It's a character-based approach to life and aging that can bring calm and clarity.
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My Teen Crashed His Car and Now Our Insurance Has Tripled. What Now?Dealing with the costly aftermath of a teen car accident is stressful. Here are your options for navigating it.
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11 Outrageous Ways To Spend Money in RetirementWhether you have excess cash to spend or want to pretend, here’s a look at 11 ridiculous ways retirees can splurge.
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I Need to Cut $1,000 From My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.
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I'm a Government Employee and Need to Get By Until the Shutdown Ends. What Can I Do?The second-longest shutdown in history is leaving many federal workers with bills due and no paycheck to cover them. Here's what you can do to get by.
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What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should KnowMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
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Five Ways to Save on Vacation Rental PropertiesTravel Use these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
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How to Avoid Annoying Hotel Fees: Per Person, Parking and MoreTravel Here's how to avoid extra charges and make sure you don't get stuck paying for amenities that you don't use.
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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule: A Simple Way to Save MoneySaving Using the 50-30-20 budget rule is an easy way to save. It helps you prioritize saving while paying off debt.
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'Food Tax': Which States Still Tax Groceries in 2025?State Tax Ten states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
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How Our Family Fights InflationBudgeting Millennials typically spend more than other generations on certain expenses that have been increasing most rapidly. Here are some tips to cut your losses.
