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Where did you get your financial education?
Was it from your parents? Your grandparents? Your teachers?
Sometimes, advice that used to be good — or even just well-meaning — no longer applies to modern times. And that’s true for money-related advice as well.
In fact, here are 3 money rules that you may not have questioned in the past . . . but it’s time to break them now! [Read more…]
Think having poor credit is only a problem if you need a loan? Think again.
You know that bad credit can often translate to high interest rates, unfavorable payment terms, and few options when you’re looking to get a loan or apply for a credit card. But, your credit score can also affect so much more than that.
Here are five surprising ways that your credit score may be influencing your everyday life . . . [Read more…]
Unlike most people, my husband and I never really celebrated Valentine’s Day as a couples’ holiday. We actually started dating within a few days of the holiday, so we reserved our celebration of love for that day instead. (The restaurants were certainly less crowded after the fact!)
However, we’ve found that Valentine’s Day is a perfect day to celebrate our love as a family!
And you don’t have to get the whole gang dolled up to overpay at a crowded restaurant. In fact, you can start your own Valentine’s Day family traditions for next to nothing. Here’s how. [Read more…]
For this article, I teamed up with Lending Tree and experts at Edmunds and CarMax to write a monster article on the absolute best times to buy a new car!
A new car is a major investment. So every bit of savings you get can really add up when it comes to your final purchase price. And when you have the flexibility to choose when to buy your car, you can cash in with some incredible deals.
Face it: When you buy your car matters. In this post, we’ll look at statistically proven times of the year that you can save thousands on a new car, some days you should steer clear of the dealership, and how you can maximize your savings once you’re ready to purchase a brand new vehicle on that magic day.
So, let’s dive in and uncover the best time to buy a car. [Read more…]
With the holidays over, it’s so easy to bemoan the wintry weather and simply count down the days until your family can go outside again.
But winter is an ideal time for some cold-weather activities at home and some creative outings too. Even better? You can do it all without blowing your budget.
Here are 18 free or nearly free activities that you and your family can enjoy together during the winter months: [Read more…]
The holiday season is here! But while the kids are dreaming of dancing sugarplums, you may find yourself searching for gifts and making the world’s longest holiday to-do list.
Had enough of your annual, end-of-year expenses and hair-pulling? If you want to maximize your holiday cheer this year, try these nine tips for spending and stressing less, so you can enjoy the season instead. [Read more…]
The holiday season is upon us again! I love heading out to my mailbox this time of year to find happy Christmas wishes from family and friends.
But sending out those cards? That’s not quite as fun. You wind up tracking down missing addresses, fumbling through drawers for extra stamps, and nursing papercuts.
But what if you could get all of your holiday cards out without the hassle? Here’s how . . . [Read more…]
Ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Before your Thanksgiving turkey is cold, retailers around the country will deck the halls, crank up the merry tunes, and start axing prices in hopes of getting you to buy.
With stores competing for your business, it’s an incredible time to find major, once-a-year savings. But it’s easy to get lost in the crowds, miss out on the best deals, and stress out over the whole process.
If you’re ready to conquer this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday power shopping days, stick with these five tactics: [Read more…]
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So far in this series, we’ve looked at the perks and pitfalls of Amazon subscription services, Target Subscriptions, and ShopRite from Home. Today I’m exploring a service that recently came to my area — and might be available in yours! — Walmart Grocery.
Have you heard of Walmart Grocery? Formerly dubbed Walmart To Go, this service from Walmart is spreading fast and beefing up its perks. [Read more…]
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Turkey time is almost here! And this year, it’s you who’s doing the hosting.
Maybe it’s your turn in the family rotation. Maybe you love hosting! Or maybe, like me, it just feels easier to do the entertaining at home than to haul small children across great distances, skipping important naptimes, and hoping they’ll stay entertained through a long event.
Hosting Thanksgiving can be wildly stressful and expensive . . . but it doesn’t have to be! Let’s make this year’s turkey feast a relaxing, wallet-friendly celebration! Here’s how . . . [Read more…]