How to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget

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

Q&A: How Can I Determine if a Debt Consolidation Service is Legitimate?

How Can I Determine if a Debt Consolidation Service is Legitimate?

Q: I’m looking for a way to consolidate my debt, and I’m worried about scams from illegitimate debt consolidation companies. How can I determine if a debt consolidation service is legitimate?

Best Times to Buy: Appliances

Best Times to Buy: Appliances

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

Halloween Costs Are Scaring Me. How Can I Save?

Halloween Costs Are Scaring Me. How Can I Save?

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

How Can I Decorate My Dorm Room on a Budget?

How Can I Decorate My Dorm Room on a Budget?

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

Am I a Shopaholic?

Am I a Shopaholic?

Q: I often just can’t resist the urge to splurge when I see the latest deals showing up in my inbox. I am also prone to putting every retailer app on my phone so I can get all the deals and rewards. I’m starting to wonder if I am a shopaholic who’s addicted to retail therapy. What do you think?  

A: In today’s

All You Need to Know About One-Time Password Scams

All You Need to Know About One-Time Password Scams

One-time passwords (OTPs) are a crucial security feature in our digital age by offering an extra layer of protection for online transactions and account logins. Unfortunately, though, scammers often try to hijack these codes for stealing sensitive information, money or both. 

Here’s

10 Back-to-School Hacks to Beat Inflation

10 Back-to-School Hacks to Beat Inflation

Back-to-school season is here, and this year, the second-biggest shopping season of the year will be more expensive than ever. With inflation still at all-time highs, the supplies and gear you always buy may cost a lot more than you paid just a year or two ago. 

No worries, though. There are still ways to trim your

Beware Advance Payment Scams!

Beware Advance Payment Scams!

It’s an awesome deal, but there’s just one catch: You need to pay a fee in advance. Before you go ahead and do so, though, take a step back and look at the transaction from every possible angle. An advance payment scam may have captivated you in its allure. 

Let’s take a look at these scams, how they work and precautions you can take to keep yourself

Best Times to Buy-Headphones and Audio Gear

Best Times to Buy-Headphones and Audio Gear

If you’re the type of person who can never leave the house without your AirPods being at full charge, or you’re always looking for a new home sound system, you need to read this article. 

Yes, you can get audio gear from your favorite brands at a discount – as long as you know when to shop. Here’s when to buy

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