Survive the Holidays Without Going Broke

Survive the Holidays Without Going Broke

Ready or not, the holidays are coming.  According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers are planning to spend an average of $997.79 this holiday season.  While that’s fine and dandy for some folks, not everyone can afford to dish out that kind of cash. ...
Holiday Hosting: Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

Holiday Hosting: Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

Getting the family together for Thanksgiving dinner can be expensive.  Between the additional guests and expanded menu, it’s easy to bust your Thanksgiving budget.  The good news is we have some money-saving tips that won’t require you to cut your guest list.  ...
7 Tricks to Avoid Blowing Your Holiday Budget

7 Tricks to Avoid Blowing Your Holiday Budget

Even if you’re careful about your budget all year, there’s something about the holidays that makes you ‘spend, spend, spend.’ Between holiday parties and gift giving, it’s easy to find yourself broke come the New Year.  Fortunately, there are...
How to Save Money While Paying Off Debt

How to Save Money While Paying Off Debt

During recessionary times, many Americans experience hardships like job loss that negatively impacts their way of life. This may cause people to fall behind on bills and send their financial well-being seemingly spiraling out of control. Even after people have found...
6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Your Debt

6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Your Debt

A recent Bankrate survey found that once the country starts recovering from the coronavirus, 22% of Americans plan to make paying off debt a priority.  That sounds nice, but as the saying goes, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today”.  Here are...