7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase

7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase
7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase

You’re convinced: You really want that Coach handbag. Or you need that genuine Armani tie. Or maybe you know that gigantic, high-res entertainment center will transform your weekends. So you swipe your card and the dream item

Category: Budgeting
Tags: expensive, big ticket, purchasing, saving

Look before you pump!

Look Before Your Pump! Avoid Using Your Debit Card At The Gas Station!
Look Before Your Pump! Avoid Using Your Debit Card At The Gas Station!

How many times a month do you fill ‘er up? It’s a mindless chore, but did you know it can also be the beginning of a financial nightmare? Gas pump skimming is an old crime that’s made a comeback – and

Tags: gas pumps, skimmers, awareness, financial safety

How To Buy A Boat

How To Buy A Boat
How To Buy A Boat

Get ready to set sail this summer! Read on for the ultimate boat-buying guide. 

Step 1: Choose your boat type

Like automobiles, boats should be purchased with their intended uses in mind. Determine which water activities are most important to you. Also, research different boat types and ask your boat-owning friends to share

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How To Save For A Boat In 8 Easy Steps

How To Buy A Boat In 8 Easy Steps
How To Buy A Boat In 8 Easy Steps

Are you ready to make waves with a new boat? That’s great, but don’t let your budget sink in the process! Save up for the boat of your dreams with our handy guide. We’ll have you ripping across those foaming waves sooner than you ever thought possible! 

 

1.) Do your research 
Category: Budgeting
Tags: boat, Savings, goal

What You Need To Know About Smishing Scams

What You Need To Know About Smishing Scams
What You Need To Know About Smishing Scams

How do you communicate with your nearest and dearest when you’re on the go and can’t make a phone call? Do you send a VoiceNote? Use WhatsApp? Or, do you send a simple text message?

In a world where apps can almost run our lives for us, the humble SMS has outlived them all – and

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Debit Card Safety

Debit Card Safety
Debit Card Safety

“And how are you paying for your purchases today?” 

It’s a question we have to answer almost every day. Will you be using cash, a credit card or a debit card? 

It may be instinct for you to pull out any piece of plastic without thinking, but your random card of choice might not be the safest way to pay. Sometimes, you'll want to use

Tags: debit, credit, cards, safety

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding
5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

Q: I’m ready to tie the knot, but I don’t know if I can afford to have a wedding! Between the flowers, gown and venue, it’s thousands and thousands of dollars. How can I cut costs without compromising on my special day?

A: If you’re

Category: Budgeting
Tags: wedding, saving, Planning

What To Grab and What To Skip In June

What to Grab and What to Skip In June
What to Grab and What to Skip In June

June is the month of sun-kissed beaches, dripping ice cream cones, backyard BBQs … and spectacular sales. 

There’s lots to celebrate this month, but June sales aren’t just for “dads and grads.” If you know what to look for, you can find great deals on all kinds of stuff during the

Category: Budgeting
Tags: june, sales, tips, shopping

Jury Duty Scams

Jury Duty Scams
Jury Duty Scams

Nobody likes being called in for jury duty. But a recently revived scam has painted the entire experience in a more sinister hue.

Here’s how it plays out: The scammer calls a victim, claiming to work for the local court. The scammer tells the victim they’ve missed their call to jury duty and that there is a warrant out for the victim’s arrest.

The

Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?

Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?
Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?

Q: Many of my friends have refinanced their mortgage recently, and they’re urging me to do the same thing. Money is always a bit tight, and the thought of an extra few hundred dollars a month is very tempting. Should I refinance? 

A: 

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