Too Many Ka-Chings! Not Enough Savings?
At some point, we have all wasted money on something we bought. But many consumers make a habit of buying. Ironically, these same consumers often complain…
Rekindle your love to save? How Romantic!
Just over half of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day and will spend a record-breaking $19.6 BILLION on their gifts, according to the National Retail…
How to Rock Your New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions can seem impossible to achieve after a couple of weeks, especially if you bite off too much. But goals don’t have to be…
Best Car-Buying Strategies for Year-End
It’s December and you’ve noticed the car showrooms advertising “the greatest deals ever – buy now!” Who doesn’t want a new car? But does the end…
4 Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Spending
You think saving is tough enough during the year and since you don’t have the time or energy to save money during the Christmas season, you’ll deal…
Why Having a Savings Account Matters
Do you have at least one savings account? Okay, interest rates are paltry. So why bother with regular savings accounts? Why not just let that idle…
Is layaway a new plan to save?
Remember when…buyers paid cash or wrote a check? There were no debit cards to swipe or phone apps to scan. Credit cards? Consumers without a steady…
Too Hard to Save? Sweat the Small Stuff!
At some point, we have all wasted money on something. But many consumers make a habit of it. Ironically, these same consumers often complain they have…
Can You Cover the Unexpected Bad Day?
Budgeting doesn’t sound like fun? It really isn’t. But what a difference budgets can make in financial security, especially when you meet the inevitable rainy day or unexpected…
Get Rick Quick? Think About Trees
As you go about gardening and planting flowers this spring, don’t forget to plant a young tree. And, appreciate the larger shade trees someone planted years ago in your…
The Money Godmother 