The holiday shopping season is upon us. Whether you have big gift-giving plans or just want to get a few presents for your closest loved ones, it’s the time of year spending may be a little higher than usual. And...
Money certainly doesn’t buy love (like, true love), but Valentine’s Day marketers always do their best to convince us that chocolates, fancy dinners and jewelry are sure-fire ways to your beloved’s heart. Last Valentine’s Day, the National Retail Federation estimated...
A few weeks ago two service repairmen visited our home to fix our HVAC units. My husband tipped them each $20 on their way out because they’d been extra helpful. One man happily accepted, while the other kindly declined. Can...
Big goals can carry price big tags. Whether you plan to buy a home, a new car or treat yourself to a much-needed vacation, you’ll need the money. And before you can really start planning for these big expenses, you’ll...
I want to purchase a car but avoid taking out loans. Would it be better to take money out of my emergency savings or my investment account? -Ashley Hi Ashley, If you can remove money out of your emergency or...
From presents to parties to poinsettia, researchers at Magnify Money, a personal finance website, found that Americans with debt sank an additional $986 in credit card debt over the holidays last year. This holiday season consumers seemed poised for yet...
Our “for richer or poorer” vows don’t always hold up, sadly. A 2014 study from the American Psychological Association finds that almost one third of couples believe money to be a major source of conflict in their relationship. And if...
There are many milestones of being an adult. Signing your own lease for the first time, being able to rent a car, having someone call you ma’am. But being an adult also means being responsible for your own finances. Like...
If you’ve ever shopped in a department store, you know the story. Maybe you picked up a new set of cutlery, registered for a wedding or tried on some new dresses. Whatever the reason for your trip, the checkout process...
If you are like most Americans, you spend a big chunk of your monthly budget on food and groceries. In fact, the average American family of four’s food costs around $800 per month. Factor in the holiday season’s temptations and...
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Whether you have big gift-giving plans or just want to get a few presents for your closest loved ones, it’s the time of year spending may be a little higher than usual. And... 
