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Ringing in the New Year surrounded by family and friends is always a fun way to wrap up the holiday season. But by the time December 31 rolls around, most people’s holiday budgets are all but maxed out. Does that mean you have to sit home alone and hit the hay before midnight? Heck, no! It’s possible to host a memorable New Year’s Eve party o...
Whether you’re being pressured by family to make it home for the holidays or you’re just burned out and need a change of scene, it’s not too late to save on last-minute holiday travel. The key is to be flexible regarding the days, times, modes of transportation and lodging you choose. Here are five ways to help get where you’re going during...
The countdown to the holidays is on, and with it the promise of food, family and celebration. Yet it’s also the time of year when spending hits a peak, creating stress for those who haven’t budgeted for the season. It’s hard to enjoy the holidays when financial worries are constantly nagging at you, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate o...
There are plenty of good reasons to love fall — cooler weather, fun outdoor activities and pumpkin spice everything — but there’s one thing fall brings that no one loves: cold and flu season. Coming down with a nasty bug is not anyone’s idea of a good time, and to make matters worse, being sick can be expensive, too. But it doesn’t have t...
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, relocating can be an expensive undertaking. From moving your belongings, to traveling, to setting up your new home once you get there, there are plenty of opportunities to overspend along the way. These tips will help you save when relocating. Â Â Â Â Do Your Research Spend some time r...
It happens to all of us at one time or another; you go shopping for one specific item and come home with things you never planned on buying. When that happens, it’s because you fell into common retail spending traps. Stores know how to tempt you into spending more than you planned, but we’re going to tell you what to watch out for so it doesnâ€...
If you’re thinking about purchasing a new car, you have perfect timing! August through October is a great time to buy a new vehicle because dealerships are closing out the current model year to get ready for the next. That alone is going to save you money, but there are several more things you can do to ensure buying a new car doesn’t leave you...
Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about school supplies. Purchasing new school clothes can take an even bigger bite out of the family budget. But you don’t have to go broke to make sure your kids look great for the upcoming school year. The following tips can help you get kids of all ages outfitted for the year and help you save money on schoo...
When planning your back-to-college budget, it’s important to include textbooks in the mix. That’s because the College Board estimates the cost of a year’s worth of textbooks to be nearly $1,200 per student — quite a chunk of change on top of tuition, room and board, food and other necessities. The good news is there are more choices than ev...
For many people, the word ‘budget’ makes them cringe. It conjures up images of penny-pinching, self-denial and not having any fun. But budgeting doesn’t have to be a boring chore. In fact, it shouldn’t be! Planning and managing a budget should actually be something you look forward to doing, because it can help you reach your financial goal...
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