Posts by Katy Willis

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 […]

There’s so much great stuff in Aldi’s infamous middle aisle this week, especially if you’re looking for outdoor or fitness gear. While this isn’t a great week for kitchen and home finds, it’s a very good one if you’re gearing up for summer outside, adding variety to home workouts, or picking up camping basics without […]