If you’re looking for a way to pay for your holiday shopping this year, that will allow you to spread out the payments, you might be thinking a store’s layaway program could be the way to go. The way layaway … Continue reading
7 Ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner
Your food budget is among the most easily controlled of your family’s variable expenses — unless you’re cooking dinner for two dozen of your closest relatives, like during the Thanksgiving holiday. Try these simple techniques for reducing the bill without … Continue reading
Best Payoff Tips: Money-Saving Tools and Apps
Each week we feature some of the best financial articles, news and stories from around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money simple, social and fun! We especially like to emphasize … Continue reading
4 Holiday Season Consumer Debt Traps
It can takes months to get rid of the financial hangover that comes from consumer debt taken on during the holidays. This year, you can have your holiday pleasure without the lingering financial stress, by avoiding these debt traps. Department … Continue reading
10 College Finance Tips to Keep You Out of Debt
College can be a great opportunity if you do it right: a gateway to higher-paying jobs and a potentially secure career. It can also start you off in life on the wrong financial foot by putting you in debt before … Continue reading
What To Do If Family And Friends Ask You For Money
It can be an awkward situation when friends or family ask for money. On the one hand, you want to help them because you care for them, but on the other hand, you wonder if you’ll ever see the money … Continue reading
What to Buy or Not to Buy in November
Ah November, the month with the granddaddy of all shopping days — Black Friday and it’s new sister, Cyber Monday. The month kicks off the start of the serious shopping for the end of year holiday season and can bring … Continue reading
Best Payoff Tips: Preparing for an Emergency Disaster
Welcome to another edition of Best Payoff Tips, where each week we feature some of the best financial articles, news and stories from around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money … Continue reading
6 Threats to Your Financial Plan (and What to Do About Them)
So you’re finally on track. You paid off your last credit card. The money that was going to debt is now funneling into retirement accounts and a little savings plan for that vacation you’ve always wanted. Things are going good! Which … Continue reading
Do’s and Don’ts of Black Friday Shopping
Black Friday is coming, faster than you think. Those who are unprepared for this day of shopping frenzy will miss out on serious savings. But those who are ready can set the tone for a super-successful holiday season. Make the … Continue reading