HELOC vs Home Equity Loan With a Low Mortgage Rate [2026]
If you’re sitting on a first mortgage rate from 2020 or 2021 and you need cash for renovations, you already know you’re not refinancing. The next question is which…
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We’ll Grow All Of Our Food! And Other Misconceptions I Had About Rural Life
Littlewoods and me starting our garden seeds this spring! One of the driving forces behind the birth of Frugalwoods was our desire to leave the city and buy a…
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Judge Approves $46.75 Million Payout for 23andMe Data Breach Victims
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on July 7 approved a $46.75 million settlement for victims of a 2023 data breach at the genetic testing company 23andMe, which exposed genetic and…
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3 Credit Cards That Earn a Place in My Everyday Wallet
When I share stories with my friends about the flights and hotel stays I’ve taken thanks to points and miles, their first question is always “which card should I…
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United’s First Class Cornflakes, Delta’s Worst Seat & TSA Security Gets Better!
This post may contain affiliate links – Advertiser Disclosure. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. MTM Travel July 7, 2026 A packed miles and points Tuesday…
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Nursing Student Loan Refinance: What to Know
You’re done with nursing school and survived graduation! Time to don scrubs and care for others’ health as a nurse practitioner. But your financial health will also need some…
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A Century of U.S. Stock Returns: Expect the Unexpected
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, I decided to do a deep dive into U.S. stock returns over the past century. My goal was to answer the following question:…
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Which Hyatt Milestone Reward should I pick? | Coffee Break Ep113
Greg earned a 3-night Hyatt milestone reward, which means he’s faced with a choice of what to pick. He’s got 90 days to pick that reward, but he’s whittled…
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Best Student Loan Rates for July 7, 2026: Abe Leads At 2.39%
Student loan rates have are getting even more competitive as peak back to school season starts. As of July 7, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates…
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The Ups and the Downs of the Stock Market
America is now 250 years old. There’s been a lot of history talk in recent weeks in the lead-up to the semiquincentennial.1 So I couldn’t help myself but do…
