11 Financial Dates and Deadlines in January 2023

Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up noteworthy money dates in … Read more

7 Overlooked Ways to Cut Expenses in 2023

Kamil Macniak / Shutterstock.com If inflation ravaged your budget in 2022, you’re probably looking for ways to cut costs in 2023. Some expenses are relatively easy to trim, and we highlighted many of them in “15 Painless Ways You Can Cut Costs in 2022.” But there are also some less obvious ways to keep a … Read more

Science Reveals 5 Secrets to Waking Up Refreshed

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com It’s hard to put a price on a good night’s sleep. The right amount of rest leaves us ready to face another day, and contributes to our health over the long run. Yet, many people do not get restful sleep. Recently, researchers at University of California, Berkeley, uncovered some of … Read more

How to Live Without a Car

tommaso79 / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Whether it’s to save money, reduce environmental impact, or be safe, a lot of families find themselves living with one car — or none at all. The number is likely to increase as the population ages, too. Cars are useful but … Read more

10 Retail Sales Tricks That Are Making You Overspend

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Remember, every time you walk into the mall, the grocery store or a big-box retailer, it’s you against them. Retailers, marketers, sales professionals and CEOs are determined to make you buy more than you planned. In addition, retailers have an arsenal of sales tactics that may seem silly but actually … Read more

How to Build Your Credit in 2023

Editor’s Note: Money Talks News has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Money Talks News and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. It’s resolutions time, and you’ve probably already got one or more in mind. But are any of them financial? How about taking steps to avoid paying credit … Read more

12 Things You Can Get for Free in January

AS photostudio / Shutterstock.com It’s a new year, and that means another 12 months of fabulous new freebies! If you resolved to curb your spending in 2023, we’ve got you covered. With these generous January offers, you’ll find that every extra dollar saved can bring you a little closer to achieving your financial goals. Read … Read more