Thrifty Jinxy https://thriftyjinxy.com/ A Fabulous Life on a Frugal Budget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 7 Things to Compare Before Choosing a Medicare Plan for 2027 https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-things-to-compare-before-choosing-a-medicare-plan-for-2027/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-things-to-compare-before-choosing-a-medicare-plan-for-2027/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127862 Before choosing a Medicare plan for 2027, compare premiums, prescription drug coverage, doctor networks, out-of-pocket costs, and more. These seven factors can help you evaluate your options during Medicare Open Enrollment and find coverage that fits your healthcare needs and budget.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-things-to-compare-before-choosing-a-medicare-plan-for-2027/feed/ 0 5 Financial Tasks to Complete Before the End of 2026 https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-financial-tasks-to-complete-before-the-end-of-2026/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-financial-tasks-to-complete-before-the-end-of-2026/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127739 Before 2026 comes to an end, take a few minutes to review your finances and prepare for the year ahead. These five simple tasks can help you identify unnecessary expenses, strengthen your savings, and set realistic financial goals for 2027.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-bills-to-review-before-holiday-shopping-begins/feed/ 0 6 Ways AI Is Making Holiday Scams Harder to Spot https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-ways-ai-is-making-holiday-scams-harder-to-spot/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-ways-ai-is-making-holiday-scams-harder-to-spot/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127872 AI is helping scammers create convincing shopping websites, fake emergency calls, fraudulent charity appeals, and realistic travel messages. Learn six ways holiday scams are becoming harder to recognize and how to protect yourself before sending money or sharing personal information.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-ways-ai-is-making-holiday-scams-harder-to-spot/feed/ 0 5 Ways to Save Money on Halloween Candy https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-save-money-on-halloween-candy/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-save-money-on-halloween-candy/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127837 Halloween candy costs can add up quickly, but a few smart shopping habits can help you spend less. These five tips can help you compare prices, avoid unnecessary purchases, and make your Halloween candy budget go further.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-save-money-on-halloween-candy/feed/ 0 5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Energy Bills https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-lower-your-winter-energy-bills/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-lower-your-winter-energy-bills/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127845 When winter arrives, heating your home can become one of the biggest household expenses. Even if you try to be careful with your spending, colder temperatures and longer nights can lead to higher heating and electricity bills. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need expensive upgrades to reduce your energy use. A fewContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-lower-your-winter-energy-bills/feed/ 0 6 AI Scams That Could Target Retirees This Fall https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-ai-scams-that-could-target-retirees-this-fall/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-ai-scams-that-could-target-retirees-this-fall/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127828 AI-powered scams can use cloned voices, fake government calls, deepfake videos, and convincing online advertisements to target retirees. Learn six schemes to watch for this fall and the simple steps that can help protect your money and personal information.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/6-ai-scams-that-could-target-retirees-this-fall/feed/ 0 5 Expenses You Should Recalculate Every Year in Retirement https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-expenses-you-should-recalculate-every-year-in-retirement/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-expenses-you-should-recalculate-every-year-in-retirement/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127811 Retirement expenses can change even when your income stays the same. These five categories are worth recalculating every year to help you account for rising costs, plan for irregular bills, and keep your retirement budget realistic.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-to-celebrate-halloween-without-overspending/feed/ 0 5 Fake Medicare Calls You Should Never Trust https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-fake-medicare-calls-you-should-never-trust/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-fake-medicare-calls-you-should-never-trust/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127793 Fake Medicare calls may promise free benefits, threaten to cancel your coverage, or ask for your personal information. Learn five common warning signs that can help older adults recognize suspicious calls and protect their healthcare benefits.

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