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Handing your teen the responsibility of managing gift purchases during the holidays may seem almost as nerve-wracking as handing them the keys to the car. Before they start shopping, take the time to discuss budgeting and the importance of planning ahead when it comes to money. Here are a few tips to ensure your teen … Read more
Ready or not Black Friday is coming! Have you made your list? Set your budget? Studied the ads? Compared prices? Found coupons? If your answer is “yes”, the only thing left to do is set your alarm clock! Now imagine this scenario… You arrive at the first store, you load up your cart with amazing … Read more
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You don’t have to spend a fortune to give a great gift. With a little ingenuity, you can create a gift that will be more meaningful than anything you could buy at a store. You don’t need to invest a ton of time, have a bunch of supplies, or even to know the first thing … Read more
Do you know when to find the best deals on Christmas gifts? Is it Black Friday, Cyber Monday or neither? The answer depends on what you’re buying, and this infographic shows you the best time to buy electronics, toys, apparel, books and household items. Happy Saving and Happy Holiday Shopping!
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday is the holiday shopping heavyweight bout. American consumers will spend $586 billion on holiday shopping this year, and of that, $96 billion will be spent online. The scorecard suggests the reigning champ, Black Friday, will remain undefeated, pulling in around $490 billion. However, there’s more to the Black Friday and … Read more
I’m convinced the winter blahs are a combination of freezing cold weather and credit card bills rolling in from Christmas! If Christmas bills are getting you down, it’s time to come up ways to save for next Christmas! It’s time to try The Budget Diet’s painless penny pinching plan. According to the American Consumer Credit … Read more
I have a frame on my kitchen counter that comes and goes depending on the season. It started with a Halloween free printable that said, “Eat, Drink and Be Scary.” I put it away after Halloween, and then I pulled it back out for Christmas to frame “Keep Calm and Jingle On”. When I was … Read more
The malls are packed, the traffic is a nightmare, and it’s too late to order gifts online. What to do? What to do? I’ve got a solution for you! Daily Deal sites are loaded with great gifts, and all you have to do is choose one and print the gift certificate…you’ll be done with your … Read more
When our children were little, they wanted their two front teeth. Now our teenagers want bright white teeth! Unfortunately, Mom’s idea of baking soda and peroxide just doesn’t cut it for our Starbuck’s loving boys, and if you’ve ever priced teeth whitening at the dentist…yikes! Thankfully, the folks at Crest have come up with an … Read more