7 Holiday Spending Traps to Avoid
The holiday season is in full swing and shoppers everywhere are getting pummeled by retail promotions and promises. This season is especially... read more »
By: Andrea Woroch • 11/25/16
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The holiday season is in full swing and shoppers everywhere are getting pummeled by retail promotions and promises. This season is especially... read more »
By: Andrea Woroch • 11/25/16
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While you could save money by not buying furniture for your home, you’d soon grow tired of sitting on the floor, eating over the sink, or... read more »
By: Amber Brooks • 6/3/16
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Debit cards are a responsible solution for people who want an easy way to make and track everyday purchases without having to use a credit... read more »
By: Linsey Knerl • 9/17/15
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When someone in a relationship commits an act of infidelity, the rational assumption is someone cheated on their significant other with another... read more »
By: Ashley Fricker • 9/1/15
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You’re checking out at Express and the cashier asks, “Would you like to save 20 percent off today’s purchase?” Of course, I would! Who wouldn’t?... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 4/3/14
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Why is it most of us seem to spend just a little more than we have in our budget every month? Even when we think we’re getting ahead, we end up... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 4/1/14
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Just as you think you’ve gotten a handle on your budget, something you failed to account for pops up and busts your balanced plan. These budget... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/27/14
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If you’ve ever read anything about day-to-day money-saving strategies, you’ve probably heard some version of the “latte factor.” The latte factor... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/15/14
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I think we’d all like to believe we spend our money in a way that reflects our priorities and values, but so many of us continue to rack up... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/14/14
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The numbers are in and this year’s holiday retail spending increase was pretty decent after all. The expectation for moderate or slow consumer... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 2/13/14
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Rewind about 10 or 11 years. Before I was a mom, before the adult in me was unleashed, I was a college student. I was a smart, sassy and... read more »
By: Tiffany Huff • 1/24/14
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With the holiday season upon us, some couples are more likely than others to feel anxiety and fear around holiday spending. These feelings can... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/9/13
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Retailers just got some good news for the holiday season. Even though Americans are still worried about the economy, more than half of Americans... read more »
By: David Andrew • 11/21/13
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Shopping is a great way to reward yourself for all the hard work you do, but it can also lead you down a treacherous financial path. Our 10 Best... read more »
By: Toby Bower • 10/2/13
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If you want to increase your credit score, consider charging more to your credit cards. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but if you plan it... read more »
By: Laura Slawny • 9/6/13
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It’s probably not surprising to learn compulsive buying is a problem in many Western countries. In fact, many of us probably know someone who... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/5/13
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I can remember it like it was just yesterday, paying off the last bit of my original $25,000 in credit card debt. It has been 10 years since I... read more »
By: John Schmoll • 8/28/13
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When it comes to predicting consumer spending behavior, a lot of work goes into taking surveys and observing sales figures from a macro... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 8/8/13