Did you know that the price for “stuff” – like clothing, hair products, and dry cleaning – is more for women than men? When looking to buy or lease a car, did you know that men usually get a better deal than women? Did you know that men tend to…

Getting into the spirit of the holiday season doesn’t mean you need to go into debt and ruin your credit. This holiday season, be jolly and celebrate with family and friends, while also being mindful of what you can do to protect your credit with our 12 days of credit…

For many, a big part of the holiday tradition is exchanging gifts. But, buying that perfect gift for everyone on your list can be expensive. This year, why not reduce the financial stress that comes with holiday spending, and instead, create new traditions and memories? A few family activities you…

Want to save money on holiday spending? Then plan ahead and know the best time to buy. With these few simple steps, you can save big money and have a debt-free holiday! Think ahead and buy your holiday décor and wrapping paper end of December and early January Look for…

With so many festivities to attend and gifts to purchase, why not save money by using coupons for local events and restaurants? If you look online, you’ll find some great deals and save money. A couple of online coupon sites to check out: Groupon: Groupon provides deal-of-the-day recommendations for local…

You’re holiday shopping at a big-box retailer. When it’s time to pay for your purchases, the sales person informs you of a great deal you can get if you open a store credit card, like 0% interest financing, competitive rewards rates, and a discount on your first purchase. Sounds tempting…

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa…for many, the end of the year means spending a lot of money to celebrate the holiday season. For this and future holidays, start planning ahead to relieve the financial stress. One of the easiest ways to get started is to spread out your holiday purchases. Instead of…

The holiday seasons means holiday shopping, and starting on Black Friday, retailers kick off the season with special deals. So, this holiday season, keep your budget in check with these shopping tips on deals and freebies: Free Shipping: Many big name retailers offer free shipping during the holiday season. Some…

Like millions of shoppers during this time of the year, you scurry around online and in crowded shopping malls to find the perfect gift for family and friends. But, the money spent to buy all those gifts can be a financial burden, so this holiday season, why not shorten your…

When used properly, credit cards are a great resource to build credit and can help you get what you need, without making cash-only purchases. But remember, a credit card is an unsecured loan, so if you don’t pay off your credit card each month, you will pay interest on the…