Posts by Katy Willis

If you spend all your money on repairs and rentals, a car is not a good deal! These are the most reliable cars to get you and your family from A to B.

A near-perfect, first-print copy of these books can be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions, while a beat-up or reprint version might bring a few hundred dollars.

From maker’s marks to glaze, these tips help you sort boring bric-a-brac from ceramics worth researching.

You know that feeling when you’re exhausted, the sink is full, the kids need something, and you think, “I don’t have time for this, I’ll just pay for it”? Grocery delivery. Takeout instead of cooking. Same-day shipping. Uber instead of the bus. Paying for convenience can feel like the only way to survive a packed […]

After the holidays, it’s normal to look around your home and think, “Okay, we need to get it together… but on a budget.” That’s where ALDI’s middle aisle can quietly save you. This week’s finds are heavy on storage, meal prep, and fitness gear, all under $10, so you can organize, reset, and still have […]

If you grew up in the 90s, there’s a good chance some of your “junk” is still in a bin at your mom’s house or stacked in your own garage. When money is tight, it’s tempting to throw it all in a yard sale for a dollar a piece or donate it just to get […]