12 Easy Ways to Trim Your Grocery Bill
We’ve all stood in the checkout line and wondered how those groceries added up so quickly. Whether grocery shopping … Continued
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Raise a Financially Literate Child
Teaching your kids to make smart money decisions should start early. Ever wish your parents had taught you more about … Continued
Average Credit Card Debt Today: A Surprising Generational Divide [Infographic]
Think Millenials carry more credit card debt than the Greatest Generation? Think again. Source: http://www.demos.org/publication/red-older-americans-and-credit-card-debt
How to Improve a Bad Credit Rating
We all carry dozens of numbers in our heads: birthdates, ages, phone numbers, bank accounts and more. But there’s one … Continued
How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Less than half of Americans know how much they’ll need to save for their retirement, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The amount depends on things like when you decide to leave the workforce, the type of retirement lifestyle you’re planning, where you’ll live and your health. The bottom line, however, is that it’s never too early or late to begin saving for retirement. Here are some ideas to get you started:
5 of the Best Free Personal Finance Websites
Take control of your finances – online. People are shopping, socializing and, yes, even saving online. There are plenty of … Continued
Budget-Friendly Brown Bag Lunches
Pack delicious & nutritious meals fit for grown-up palates What’s your lunch break style? Pricey take-out spreads from the trendiest restaurants … Continued
Don’t be a Victim of Credit Report Fraud
Six steps that can help you identify problems as early as possible. About 12 million Americans have fallen victim to … Continued
Reduce Your Taxes with Tax Deductible Donations
Donations help others — and can cut down on your taxes. Non-profit charities range in mission from saving abused animals … Continued
How to Budget for the Holidays
The holiday season can make you feel extraordinarily generous — even beyond an ordinary budget. One of the simplest ways … Continued
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Battle It Out for Consumer Dollars [Infographic]
Nothing says “holiday shopping” quite like the four-day weekend from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent $59.1 billion on 2012 during the busiest shopping weekend of the year. While 10% of shoppers rushed to the stores right after finishing their Thanksgiving dinners, others waited until Cyber Monday, with online shopping peaking at 11:25 a.m. EST. Whether you plan to shop in-store or online, check out this infographic for more fun Cyber Monday and Black Friday statistics.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Fun Facts and Info
With the traditional holiday shopping season upon us, some retailers are opening on Thanksgiving Day to kick-start early Black Friday deals, while most stores are sticking to a Friday opening. Online sales during Cyber Monday saw a 30% increase in 2012 – a percentage expected to rise this year, according to IBM Digital Analytics. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at Black Friday and Cyber Monday:
Thanksgiving on a Budget: Easy Ways to Trim Costs From Your Holiday Meal
Thanksgiving is a day to remember only the things that are important in life: family, friends and good food. But … Continued
How to Save Money on Pet Care
Americans will spend an estimated $55.5 billion on their pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). … Continued
A Recent History of Stormy, Costly Weather [Infographic]
Big winter storms in the past few decades have resulted in substantial losses. Blizzards, floods and other weather events in … Continued