Evan Morgan, Author at Budget and the Bees

Some Families May Be Leaving SNAP Benefits on the Table Because of Utility Costs

For families stretching every grocery dollar, an electric or heating bill may seem unrelated to SNAP benefits, but the two can be closely connected. Utility expenses can affect how much income SNAP considers available for food, meaning households with significant housing costs may qualify for a larger benefit. Yet recent rule changes have made it […]

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7 Reasons Your Fall Grocery Bill May Look Different From Your Summer One

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If your grocery receipt suddenly looks different as summer winds down, you are probably not imagining it. Seasonal foods, changing household routines, and broader price pressures can all reshape what lands in your cart during autumn. In August 2026, U.S. grocery prices were 2.2% higher than a year earlier, according to federal inflation data reported

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Your September Budget Should Include One Category Most People Forget

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September can feel like a financial reset, with summer ending and the holidays still seemingly far away. That makes it easy to build a September budget around bills and school costs while overlooking one category that can prevent a year-end scramble. The missing line is a seasonal expenses fund, sometimes called a sinking fund, for

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8 Financial Tasks That Are Easier to Handle Online With the IRS Now

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Dealing with the IRS used to mean long phone waits, mailed forms, and uncertainty about whether a payment or request had arrived. In 2026, more routine tax tasks can be handled through an IRS online account, often without speaking to an employee. Recent upgrades have expanded digital notices, payment tools, refund tracking, and services for

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How Much Is ‘Sister Wives’ Star Kody Brown Worth After Years of Reality TV?

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Kody Brown has spent more than 15 years putting his family life on television, so viewers might assume all that screen time has made him a multimillionaire. The “Sister Wives” star has earned money from reality TV while also participating in major real estate deals and other ventures. Yet estimating Kody Brown’s net worth is

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10 Ways to Make a Grocery Budget Stretch Further Without Living on the Same Meals

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Keeping a grocery budget under control can feel like a choice between spending more or eating the same inexpensive dinners every week. Fortunately, saving money does not require seven straight nights of beans and rice. A smarter approach is to buy flexible ingredients, watch actual prices and turn the same staples into meals that taste

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Your Credit Score Isn’t the Only Thing Lenders Look at When You Apply for Credit

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A great credit score feels like the golden ticket to borrowing money. Unfortunately, lenders do not simply glance at that three-digit number, nod approvingly, and slide a loan across the desk. Your score matters, but lenders may also look at your income, existing debts, credit history, housing costs, employment information, assets and the type of

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7 Things to Check Before Signing Up for Another Buy Now, Pay Later Plan

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Splitting a purchase into four smaller payments can make a $200 expense feel surprisingly manageable, especially when only $50 is due today. But a buy now, pay later plan is still a form of borrowing, even when the offer advertises 0% interest. The danger often appears when several small payment plans overlap and start competing

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A Monthly Charge Costs More Than You Think When You Keep It for Years

A $10 Monthly Charge Costs More Than You Think When You Keep It for Years

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A $10 monthly charge barely feels like spending money anymore, especially when it automatically disappears from a checking account or credit card. But the math becomes harder to ignore when that small payment continues for years alongside streaming services, apps, memberships, cloud storage, and other recurring expenses. Ten dollars every month equals $120 a year,

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Mr. T Made More Than Million — Then He Was Down to 0 in the Bank

Mr. T Made More Than $25 Million — Then He Was Down to $200 in the Bank

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At the height of his fame, Mr. T was one of the most recognizable entertainers in America, with hit television shows, movies, merchandise and endorsement opportunities surrounding him. Records and reporting cited by Celebrity Net Worth indicate he earned more than $25 million between 1983 and 1994, including annual income that reportedly reached at least

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