The Best Budget-Friendly, Last-Minute Gifts
The Best Budget-Friendly, Last-Minute Gifts
With just a few days left until Christmas, there’s a good chance your gift-buying budget is just about maxed out. Here are some easy, inexpensive and thoughtful gifts you can whip up yourself with minimal time and just a few steps. You might even have some of what you need on-hand already. And the best part? […]
Read MoreNew Twists on Old Financial Scams
While it’s true financial scams and fraud happen throughout the year, scammers are especially active during the holiday season because they know people are busy and feeling stressed, which leaves them vulnerable to being caught off guard. Fortunately, it’s easy to spot a scam if you stay on guard and know what to look for. […]
Read MoreThe Thrifty Homebuyer: How to Budget for Your First Home
Buying a house is the single largest investment most of us will make. For many new homeowners, it’s a joyful experience, resulting from hard work, careful planning and prudent saving. For others, the financial impact of home ownership – and the extra costs they didn’t plan on – puts a damper on buying a home, […]
Read MoreSteer Clear of Gift Card Scams
With gift cards once again topping the list of most-requested holiday gifts, there’s a good chance you’ll be shopping for at least one of them this holiday season. Unfortunately, gift cards have become very popular with scammers and thieves as well. Here are some ways you can avoid gift card scams and help ensure the […]
Read MoreLearn the Unbreakable Rules of Regifting
If your gift-buying budget is running short and the list of gifts you need is running long, it might be time to consider regifting. But we’ve all heard the horror stories about someone giving a gift back to the person who gave it to them in the first place. Yikes! The good news is, regifting […]
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