WHY DO I SPEND SO MUCH WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE?

Q: I’m doing most of my holiday shopping online. How do I keep from going over my budget?  
A: The internet is designed to help you lose…

6 TIMES A BARGAIN IS NOT A BARGAIN

Here’s when that steal of a deal is not such a bargain after all. 
1. When you don’t need it 
The price might be right. But,…

FAKE CHECK SCAMS ON THE RISE

In early September, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a report warning about a spike in fake check scams. These scams now reach 500,000…

HOW TO SHOP FOR FALL ON A BUDGET

If you’ve just breathed a sigh of relief because the back-to-school shopping season is behind you, you’ve got another thing coming. The fun is…

JOB HUNTING IN TODAY’S ECONOMY

Q: My husband just lost his job. He’s looking for a new one, but it’s been disheartening to watch him lose a job at…

THE 3 RULES OF SMART MONEY MANAGEMENT

Are you keeping the three smart money laws? You should, because if you do these three things, you’ll have no financial worries. Really! These…

STUDENT DISCOUNTS YOU CAN USE

Between astronomical tuition bills, piles of textbooks to purchase, foods costs and supplies, being a college student is definitely not cheap.

Lucky for you, there…

SHOPPING FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Whether you’re hit with a bout of nostalgia for those old school days, or breathe a sigh of relief thinking, “Thank heavens, that’s over,”…

CREATING A FAMILY BUDGET

When you sit down and actually record where your money goes, there are always surprises. More money may be going to food and other…

SAVING MONEY ON HOTEL ROOMS

Q: We’re going on a short vacation, and I’m wondering if we can save on the hotel room. Is there anything we can do…