What’s the Best Way to Pay for Holiday Shopping?

What’s the Best Way to Pay for Holiday Shopping?

Q: I’m ready to start my holiday shopping, but I’m not sure how to cover all my purchases. What’s the best way to pay for my holiday shopping?

A: As with most large expenses, when it comes to covering the cost of your holiday

Is There an End to Credit Card Debt?

Is There an End to Credit Card Debt?

Q: I’m deep in credit card debt and I feel like I’ll be paying off these bills forever. Is there an end to credit card debt?

A: With consumer debt at an all-time high, this is a question that many Americans are grappling with right now. The credit card trap can

Is Black Friday Shopping Worth the Hassle?

Is Black Friday Shopping Worth the Hassle?

Q: It’s only early November, and I’m already getting ad-bombed for Black Friday sales. I’ve always been an avid sales shopper, but after so many Black Fridays spent weaving through crowds to chase down big deals and often coming home disappointed, I’m wondering if it’s worth it. Should I

10 Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving That Doesn’t Break the Bank

10 Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving That Doesn’t Break the Bank

Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner is an enjoyable, rewarding experience, but it can also be a bit much for many of us. The expenses can be sky-high, the to-do list seems endless and the dinner itself can be a harried and breathless affair that puts a

7 Ways to Cut Back on Amazon Spending

7 Ways to Cut Back on Amazon Spending

Are you constantly blowing your budget on Amazon purchases? It’s just so easy to spend money on Amazon! You can find millions of products, and with the “Buy Now” tab so tantalizingly close, it takes mere seconds to start yet another random item winging its way to your doorstep as your checking account grows just a tad lighter. Short of

Don’t Get Caught in a FAFSA Scam

Don’t Get Caught in a FAFSA Scam

It’s FAFSA season, and there are forms to fill out and applications to submit. It can get quite overwhelming, and scammers know this. They’re out in full force, trying to get unsuspecting students and their parents to fall for their scams. Here’s what you need to know about FAFSA scams and how to avoid falling victim. 

How FAFSA scams play

Affordable Sustainability - Green Cleaning Solutions for Your Home

Affordable Sustainability - Green Cleaning Solutions for Your Home

When cleaning our homes, it’s only natural for us to reach for commercial cleaning products that promise immediate results. Unfortunately for the environment, though, these products can be anything but natural. And they’re not too kind on your wallet, either. The good

If Inflation is Improving, Why Are Prices Still So High?

If Inflation is Improving, Why Are Prices Still So High?

Q: I’ve heard that inflation is finally slowing down, but I’m finding that prices are still shockingly high on just about everything. Why are prices still so inflated, and when can we expect them to finally start dropping?

Travel Hacks - Should I Use Cash, a Debit Card or a Credit Card While on Vacation?

Travel Hacks - Should I Use Cash, a Debit Card or a Credit Card While on Vacation?

Traveling doesn’t come cheap, and part of keeping your finances intact during vacation includes knowing the best way to pay for your purchases during your getaway. Should you primarily use cash, a debit card or a

Beware Third-Party App Scams

Beware Third-Party App Scams

Scammers are experts at hijacking our favorite conveniences for their schemes, and third-party app scams are no exception. These scams can be difficult to spot and have already conned millions of unsuspecting victims. In fact, according to a report published by 

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