In early September (or, for some fortunate parents and unfortunate kids, later this month), it’s back to school. With every new school year, comes new classes, new teachers, new friends, new challenges and, of course, new clothes and new supplies. Shopping before school starts can get expensive and a little stressful as thousands of […]
We’ve all heard stories through the years of valuable paintings discovered at yard sales, purchased for pennies. But paintings aren’t the only valuables in people’s basements waiting to be discovered. A variety of records, clothing, sculptures, movie posters and furniture have found their way to auction houses and fetched thousands or even millions. An Andy […]
If your car is on its last legs or you’re in the market for your first one, but you’re on a tight budget, a used car – or pre-owned, as it's often called now – might be right up your alley. Before you head to the dealership, however, our Shop Talk team has put together […]
According to a recent survey, 66 million Americans have no savings for an emergency and 47% say they wouldn’t even be able to afford an emergency expense of $400. Which got us wondering: what are some of the best ways to save – even just a little bit – for something unforeseen? Here are a […]
