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7 Items You Should Buy This Winter
Tweet Share on Facebook November 30, 2012 CommentWinter is known for its indulgences, and as a result, we’re bombarded with messages on how to scale back: How to avoid holiday weight gain, bloated credit card bills, and over-stuffed suitcases. But there are a few splurges you might want to consider embracing, because they can help boost your overall financial health.
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8 Holiday Shopping Winners and Losers
Tweet Share on Facebook November 27, 2012 CommentShoppers have already launched themselves with gusto into the holiday season, driving up early sales figures and taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. This year, they started buying gifts earlier than ever (with some checking off their lists back in October) and focused on Thanksgiving deals and weekend sales, along with the more traditional Friday and Monday discounts. Here’s who benefited—and who lost out—as a result of those shifts:
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Why You Should Stay Home on Black Friday
Tweet Share on Facebook November 21, 2012 CommentWhere will you be the morning after Thanksgiving? Will you hit the stores before dawn for Black Friday sales, like so many other Americans, or do you plan to shop the night before, when stores open on Thanksgiving evening?
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How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online
Tweet Share on Facebook November 19, 2012 CommentWith the rise of mobile and online shopping, shoppers are gaining plenty of convenience—and also taking on extra risks. Hackers are poised to steal the funds and identities of shoppers who don’t take steps to protect themselves.
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Why the Hottest Gift of 2012 Is a Gift Card
Tweet Share on Facebook November 14, 2012 CommentGift cards will be more popular than ever this year, thanks largely to rule changes that make them more consumer-friendly. Still, gift givers, and recipients, should be aware of some key differences between various types of cards.
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Is the Economy Destroying Love?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 12, 2012 CommentFor recent college graduates, the post-recession economy has meant a challenging job market, lower earnings, and a greater chance of moving back home with parents. As they progress through their twenties, it also means they’re more likely to push off traditional milestones such as getting married and starting a family.
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How Couples Can Get Spending Under Control
Tweet Share on Facebook November 8, 2012 CommentThis week, we profiled JoAnneh Nagler, a yoga teacher, money coach, and artist, who managed to pay off $80,000 in credit card by following her own debt-free spending plan. She also wrote a book about her strategy, which focuses on getting organized through multiple savings accounts and setting specific spending and savings goals.
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After a Flood, Frugality Can Be Dangerous
Tweet Share on Facebook November 5, 2012 CommentUsually, frugality is a good thing. Buying second-hand clothes, reusing grocery bags, and repurposing leftovers are all commendable activities in pursuit of saving money. But in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which flooded thousands of homes and left millions without electricity for days, those habits can become deadly. That’s because flooding, fire, and lack of power can render normal household items completely useless and even downright dangerous.
