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
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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:
9 Tips for Lowering Your Insurance Rates
The inside scoop on discounts Wondering how to lower your insurance rates? Love a good deal? Here are nine easy … Continued
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
It’s Never Too Early to Start Shopping for the Holidays
The traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season may begin the day after Thanksgiving, but you can start saving money now. Snag great deals today with these early holiday shopping tips.
Long-Term Care Facts & Statistics [Infographic]
Planning ahead for the likelihood of needing long-term care can provide a feeling of financial security about your retirement years. Click … Continued
Solve the Insurance Mystery and Understand the Basics of Your Insurance Policy [Infographic]
Can you solve the case on a TV detective show faster than cracking the code of your insurance policy? You’re not alone. Based on a Nationwide Insurance survey, 57% of consumers know more about prime-time TV shows than their insurance policy.
Are you insuring your biggest asset?
What’s your biggest asset? Your home? Your car? Many Americans don’t realize they have failed to protect their biggest asset: their income.
Investing in the Stock Market: Life or Death? [Infographic]
Let’s face it, financial planning can be scary. In fact according to a new Nationwide Financial survey, many investors are still afraid of another financial crisis and Americans are still hesitant about investing in the stock market.
Life Insurance Income Replacement [Infographic]
A sound financial plan should include an appropriate amount of life insurance. Protect your loved ones by making sure your life insurance plan can replace the income your family needs to maintain its standard of living.
Yesterday Is History and Tomorrow Is a Mystery
So that makes today the perfect day to start thinking about long-term care (LTC). If you’re 55, this is probably … Continued