Posts by Katy Willis

Your last annual physical came and went. The doctor checked your blood pressure, maybe ordered a cholesterol panel, and sent you on your way. Nobody mentioned the free colonoscopy you may have been eligible for, or the smoking cessation prescriptions, or the 16-session diabetes prevention program sitting unused in your benefits package. These are not […]

Discover affordable summer activities that keep kids entertained, active, and away from screens without spending much money.

The strap is cracked. The crystal is lightly scratched. The hands still sweep when you shake it. Before you put it back in the drawer or let it go in a lot-sale box, flip it over and read the caseback. The watch sitting in someone’s jewelry box right now, inherited from a grandfather who wore […]

Explore flexible side hustles that can work around changing hours, rotating shifts, and irregular work schedules.

Discover Costco kitchen finds under $25 that make meal prep easier, save time, and add value to everyday cooking.

Learn how the sandwich generation can manage finances while supporting children and aging parents without sacrificing future goals.

The box was in the back of the closet for fifteen years. Old LEGO sets in crumbling cardboard, a bag of trading cards from 2001, some paperback books with broken spines and scuffed covers. You were about to bag the whole lot for the charity shop. Before you do, take a closer look. Some of […]

Most people are not overspending on big things. They are overspending in small, automatic ways nobody thinks to question. K-cups at $40 a pound equivalent. Paper towels that cost $200 a year to throw in the bin. A savings account earning one dollar a year on $10,000. A checking account that charges $162 a year […]

Some stores charge a small fortune for snacks, and finding something satisfying and good value is tough. Thankfully, Walmart actually has some decent snacks this month for less than $2. I’ve picked the ones that consumers say taste great, they can’t get enough of, and are good value. The selection runs the gamut from savory […]

The best buy in this week’s food haul is also the most effort: a whole boneless pork butt roast at $1.99 per lb. Cook it low and slow and you have pulled pork, tacos, rice bowls, and sandwich filling that can cover several meals. That’s a lot of return for a little planning. The rest […]