Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle – Tips to Beat Holiday Stress
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 […]
Ho-Ho-Holiday Tips for a Cheery Gift-Giving Budget
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 […]
Are Your Holidays Long on Gift Lists but Short on Budget?
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 […]
Let’s Make a Deal: Holiday Edition
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 […]
How to Deck the Halls with Family Fun this Holiday Season
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 […]
“Sleigh” Your Holiday Shopping by Understanding Total Cost of Ownership
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 […]
Why Purchasing Power® is better than layaway
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 […]
Customer Stories
Don’t take our word for it. We think what we have to offer is kind of special, but don’t take our word for it. Our customers can explain it to you best. Read how others like you have experienced and benefited from Purchasing Power. It’s a great way to purchase products and vacations when you […]
Raise your holiday cooking game
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 […]
Champagne wishes for a budget-friendly party
Do you have caviar dreams of hosting a holiday party but don’t have the budget to make it happen? The good news is, the best and most memorable gatherings are more about a festive mood and making your guests feel welcomed, which really doesn’t cost a thing. Whether you’re serving with plastic utensils or a […]