For people who never even dreamed of having a daily $8 coffee habit...
Managing Money in an Unfriendly World
Poor, low income, financially challenged, in poverty. Whatever you want to call it, it sucks. We take a look at the whole world of money -- earning more, spending less, saving some, and dealing with credit, debt, and stress -- for people who just don't have enough.
You won't find any "Just give up your avocado toast!" tips here.
How to Stop Overdraft Fees From Snowballing Into a Financial Avalanche
If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, overdraft fees can feel like a financial avalanche. It starts small and ends with your whole bank account buried. And guess what? The banks are the ones...Continue reading→
How to Earn Money Walking Dogs in Your Neighborhood
If you’re wondering how to earn money walking dogs in your neighborhood, you’re already halfway to a side hustle that’s legit, low-cost, and yes — full of wagging tails. Whether you’re broke, jobless,...Continue reading→
I’ll Just Make it at Home and Other Lies
Let me tell you something about “just making it at home.” We’ve always told ourselves that kind of thing when we drive past the restaurant and really wish we could stop in and...Continue reading→
Why Eggs Cost $7 and My Rage is Free
Let’s talk about eggs. Yes, eggs. The humble breakfast MVP. The ingredient that makes your cornbread fluffy and your budget meals survivable. The thing that used to be $1.79 for a dozen and...Continue reading→
Earning a Little When You’re Out of Money and Energy
Let’s be real—sometimes the “just get a side hustle” advice sounds like it’s coming from another planet. If you’re already working, dealing with kids, juggling bills, running on low sleep, or just mentally...Continue reading→
It’s Okay if You’re Not Where You Thought You’d Be
Let’s face it, reality isn’t something “the other half” have a firm grasp on. What can a banana cost anyway? Ten dollars? Reality has nothing to do with your plans or goals, hopes...Continue reading→
Not Charity, Not a Handout: What Mutual Aid Really Is
Before we dive into the actual subject of this post, let’s make one thing perfectly clear. Needing help doesn’t mean you’re broken. Giving help doesn’t make you better. Mutual aid is about survival...Continue reading→
The Credit Hunger Games: How to Survive Without Getting Eaten by Interest
Welcome to the arena. You probably volunteered for this by signing up for credit card or choosing to take out a loan. Now you find yourself stuck in a place filled with existential...Continue reading→
The Best Strategies for Beating Soaring Grocery Costs
Grocery shopping in 2025 feels like entering a battlefield. Prices are up, product sizes are down, and even store-brand pasta and canned vegetables start to feel like luxury items. If your cart looks...Continue reading→
What is this category?
Hope? Motivation? Sometimes these things feel so very far away. When you don’t have enough of it, money can absolutely buy happiness… or at least the time and energy to go after things...Continue reading→