Frugal February Starts
A month-long challenge to reduce discretionary spending and discover creative savings habits.
Why Your Credit Card Suddenly Changed Banks (and What To Do Before It Breaks Your Autopay)
Card replacements like Barclays Aviator → Citi or “my Discover card became a Capital One card” aren’t just annoying — they can quietly disrupt your cash flow, bookkeeping, and even your vendor relationships. The “Wait…this isn’t my card anymore” problem If you’ve ever opened your mailbox and thought: You’re not alone. And no — it’s […]
Be Ready Before Disaster Hits:
A Practical Guide to Disaster Preparedness (for Households & Small Businesses) If a recession is a slow-moving storm, disasters are its fast, messy cousin. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes, earthquakes, extreme heat, chemical spills—every U.S. county faces something. The good news: a little planning now saves money, time, and heartache later. This guide gives […]
Mediterranean Meal Plan on $60: 7 Days of Real Food, Recipes, and a Cost-Per-Meal Breakdown
If you’re juggling health goals and a tight budget, the Mediterranean way of eating is one of the best returns on investment you can make. It’s flexible, flavorful, and backed by strong evidence for heart and brain health. It also doesn’t require specialty foods. With a smart list and some batch cooking, you can feed […]
The 10 Best Budgeting Apps for Android & iOS (2025)
If you’ve tried “budgeting” with a legal pad, three highlighters, and a prayer, you already know: the right app makes all the difference. Below are ten excellent budgeting apps that actually help you spend on purpose, avoid “oops” months, and keep the peace with your partner. I’ve grouped picks by style (zero-based, envelope, all-in-one trackers, […]
Etsy and Quickbooks… and Turbotax
Etsy + QuickBooks + TurboTax: A CPA-Approved Playbook for Profitable, Low-Stress Selling CPA’s Quick Take: ⚠️ Disclosure: This guide includes information with affiliate links that pay a commission to CPAatLarge.com at no extra cost to readers. Why this matters right now Etsy is still a huge engine for micro-business. In 2024 the company reported $12.6B […]
Top 10 Phone Apps (Android & iOS) That Actually Make Life Better
We’re not covering budgeting apps here—those have their own deep-dive. See our Top Budgeting Apps guide when you’re ready to optimize your money stack. I’ve researched dozens of options to surface the ten cross-platform apps that deliver the most real-world value for most people—security, sleep, learning, nutrition, organization, and everyday joy. I’ve favored apps with […]
