Emmet Pierce
9 Overdue Replacements That Could Cost You More Than Just Money
Emmet Pierce on July 27, 2026
Being frugal isn’t smart if you put off replacing these items.
10 Times You’re Absolutely Right to Be a Cheapskate
Emmet Pierce on July 8, 2026
Clever shoppers can save money without sacrificing quality. Here is how to do it.
7 Reasons You Should Rent (Not Own) a Home in Retirement
Emmet Pierce on June 23, 2026
Here’s how renting can pay off quite nicely for some retirees.
11 ‘Disposable’ Items You Should Be Reusing
Emmet Pierce on June 9, 2026
Pad your bank account and help the environment with these simple hacks.
Beware These 7 Common Car Insurance Shopping Mistakes
Emmet Pierce on May 27, 2026
Failing to do these things could cost you big — potentially tens of thousands of dollars.
7 Steps to Keep Your Car Looking Like New
Emmet Pierce on May 19, 2026
Take a few steps to preserve your car inside and out, and you stand to get a lot more money at trade-in time.
9 Things You Should Never Leave in Your Car
Emmet Pierce on February 12, 2026
Thinking of leaving these possessions in a car? Prepare for serious consequences.
8 Times You Should Not Pay off a Mortgage Before Retiring
Emmet Pierce on October 2, 2025
It often makes financial sense to avoid paying off your mortgage before retiring.
7 Overlooked Perks of Staying Active in Retirement
Emmet Pierce on August 29, 2025
Learn how staying fit makes good sense for all aspects of your life as you age.
10 Everyday Items You Once Could Buy for Less Than $1 (if You Can Believe It)
Emmet Pierce on August 18, 2025
Take a trip down nostalgia lane with this comparison of costs in the 1950s versus today.
7 Ways People Throw Away Money Every Day
Emmet Pierce on August 18, 2025
Here’s how to break the costly cycle of wasting cash without even realizing it.
14 Mistakes That Are Running up Your Water Bill
Emmet Pierce and Angela Colley on July 15, 2025
Here’s how to stop pouring money down the drain.
Unexpected Heirs: 9 Extraordinary Real-Life Inheritance Stories
Emmet Pierce on May 1, 2025
Ever daydream about coming into a sudden fortune? It happened to these folks.
15 Painless Ways to Cut Your Costs in 2025
Emmet Pierce on March 13, 2025
Follow these tips to save, so you’ll have money for things that really matter.
6 Moves to Protect Your Home and Property From Wildfires
Emmet Pierce on November 7, 2024
Are you living in an area vulnerable to wildfires? There’s a lot you can do to improve the odds for your home’s survival.
How to Prepare for an Emergency (and Evacuation) in 10 Steps
Emmet Pierce on October 10, 2024
Preparing now for an evacuation helps you act quickly when danger threatens.
How to Avoid Being Surprised by 7 Nasty Expenses
Emmet Pierce on April 1, 2024
Major expenses are difficult to predict, but there are ways to make sure you’re protected.
14 Surprising Things That Are Taxable
Emmet Pierce on February 21, 2024
How many of these forms of income did you know were subject to federal taxes?
Stop Paying a Mechanic for These 8 Car Fixes You Can DIY
Emmet Pierce on February 19, 2024
There are a lot of simple tasks you can accomplish without the help of a mechanic.
8 Signs That It’s Time for You to Unretire
Emmet Pierce on December 23, 2023
Not everyone is ready to quit working at 65. Some people need more out of life. Here’s how to get it.
1 - 20 of 76
