Relieving stress is a popular topic any time of year, but it resonates very deeply amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The months of November and December can be a perfect storm of managing tricky family dynamics, juggling work and home demands, pressure to celebrate and financial stress over gift-giving budgets. To […]
This holiday season you want Jack Frost nipping at your nose, not creditors nipping at your heels. Now’s the time to consider some wise strategies to get the most out of your gift-giving budget without wreaking havoc on your personal finances. The National Retail Federation predicts that consumers are going to spend an average of […]
Unless you are the Grinch, chances are you have wish lists a mile long from family and friends, and nothing would bring you more holiday joy than to see their faces light up when they unwrap all those special packages you have lovingly bought for them. However, our gift-giving hearts are often bigger than our […]
Deal and sale are the best kind of four-letter word. Everywhere you look during the holiday shopping season, there are BOGO offers, Doorbusters, daily deals, 20% off deals and end-of-year promotions to be enjoyed. Sometimes shopping can even feel a little like a sport, with the most dedicated among us plotting their best course, tracking […]
During the holidays, we often find ourselves spending a lot more time with our loved ones. The kids are home from school, relatives are coming to town for a visit or we’re traveling home to be with family. It’s mostly a holly jolly good time, but sometimes we can all use an extra dose of […]
Savvy consumers know that any time you can shop with cash in hand, that’s the best way to pay. Another top option is using a credit card and paying off that balance in full once the bill arrives. Both of these choices mean you won’t be burdened with interest or other fees. However, there are […]
Every year around this time, stores start promoting “free” layaway as a convenient way to purchase holiday gifts. But is layaway really the best option for you? Let’s take a look at what layaway is, and why someone might choose this path for their holiday shopping. What is a layaway program? Putting items on layaway […]
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The holidays can be a budget-busting time of year no matter how hard we scrimp,save and plan. Aside from the gifts we give to family and friends, there are all sorts of additional people on our list – teachers, school bus drivers, bosses and co-workers, hairdressers and more. There are many, many holiday hacks – […]
Whether it’s hosting your family for a traditional holiday meal, preparing an appetizer to share at the potluck party or just getting a wholesome dinner on the table for your household, the busy days between Thanksgiving and the New Year pose a culinary challenge for us all. Thankfully, the Internet is chock-full of helpful sites […]
