It’s the season to give thanks—and to be horrified by your credit card bill. Along with the costs of food, decor and travel, there are so many other expenses to cover for Thanksgiving. But with a little planning and creativity, you can enjoy a festive holiday without breaking the bank. Here’s how to save on Thanksgiving costs
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You’ve got a phone call, and there’s a helpful representative on the line. He wants to sell you a fabulous product you haven’t known you’ve been missing: an extended warranty on your car. Don’t sign up for anything just yet! You may be the target of an extended warranty scam.
Here’s what you need to
Getting around doesn’t come cheap these days. When you borrow money to purchase a car, you’ll be handed a set of keys — and a sizable monthly payment. It might have you wondering what the components of this payment are and how the payment is calculated.
So many questions, and we’ve got answers! Here, we break down the parts of a car loan payment, explain how
There are so many household appliances you use on a regular basis, you might even be surprised if you were to count them all. From refrigerators to dishwashers to coffee makers and mini smiley face pancake makers – the list seems endless! Many of these appliances will routinely need replacing, and that can get expensive. Where can you find the room
Q: Money is tight, so the thought of shopping for Halloween costumes and the party I’ll be hosting are scaring me silly. Is there any way I can save on Halloween costs, or am I doomed to send my budget down a deep, dark hole?
A: Halloween costs can be
Unless you’re a mechanic yourself or a self-professed expert on cars, you likely don’t know that much about the inner workings of your car. This can make you vulnerable to falling for an auto repair scam, which can be challenging for the untrained eye to spot.
Here’s what you need to know about auto repair scams, and how to keep yourself from falling victim.
Children enrich our lives in so many ways, but they sure don’t come cheap! Every parent knows that expenses related to child-rearing and caring start the moment the pregnancy test comes back positive (if not sooner) — and that they can seem never-ending. From providing your child with their basic needs, like food and
Q: I’d love to make my college dorm room look like home, but I’m on a tight budget. Is there any way I can have both my dream dorm room and my budget, too?
A: Yes, furnishing your college dorm room to reflect your personal style and taste within budget
