The holiday shopping season is almost here again, and identity thieves are on the lookout for careless customers who either misplace vulnerable personal information or leave it unattended in a cart. More than any time of year, this season is a prime time for stolen credit cards and swiped bank information. Why? Because your numbers and […]
Budgeting
Do you have your costume and your child’s costume yet? Halloween is only a few weeks away, and things can get expensive if you have to buy everything last minute at the store. After all, dressing up can set you back $50-100 depending on how many children you have and if you are dressing up […]
Lowering your expenses doesn’t need to be a daunting task. These are our favorites ways to lower your spending.
It’s exciting to get a raise, especially if it’s bigger than you expected. That’s why it’s understandable and common that in the afterglow, many people rationalize an immediate increase in spending. Perhaps you’ve been waiting to purchase a new vehicle, have your eyes on a nicer place to stay, or just want to take a […]
Everyone deserves to be pampered once in a while. After all, self-care and relaxation are a key part to rejuvenating our often over-worked selves. But let’s face it; luxuries often come at a hefty price and thus are seemingly out-of-reach for most of us. Or if they are in reach, they will take a serious […]
Trying to figure out how to survive on a budget is one of most challenging things you can do. And those in high cost of living areas can find it even more challenging, because how much everything costs can vary significant depending on where you live. In fact, just moving from a state that levy […]