Want to learn how to save money on gifts this Christmas and not feel like a Scrooge? According to this year’s National Retail Federation holiday survey, the average American will spend close to $700 this season on gifts, cards, decorations, and the like. This is one time when you want to be below average — […]

Smart Shopping: Break Bad Habits Whether you love shopping or find it a drag, you may have bad habits costing you money and time. Holidays, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, often encourage impulse buying. Changing habits takes effort, but some problems are easy to fix. Take the “never-again” pledge and save money by avoiding […]

Losing a job is bad enough, so minimize the damage to your credit By Jodi Helmer Protect Your Credit During Unemployment While polishing your resume, searching job boards, and meeting recruiters, it’s easy to ignore your credit score. But taking steps to protect your credit during unemployment makes it easier to recover financially and may […]