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 — […]

Whether you love to shop or find the whole thing a drag, you’ve likely developed some bad habits that are costing you money and time. Sometimes shopping itself can be a bad habit, especially during the holidays when events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday encourage impulse buying. While changing your buying behavior takes more […]

Losing a job is bad enough, so minimize the damage to your credit By Jodi Helmer In the midst of polishing your resume, scouring job boards and meeting with recruiters, it’s easy to stop paying attention to your credit score. But taking steps to protect your credit during a period of unemployment will make it […]