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Fly or drive for your holiday trip

If you and your family are planning to make a trip for the holidays this year, or thinking ahead for spring break or summer trips, considering your transportation options can really help you save money. Now you can also save some time on making the decision by utilizing an online tool: BeFrugal.com’s Fly or Drive […]

Quick Thanksgiving saving tips

Thanksgiving is a big-scale holiday that brings to mind the word “plentiful” in many ways: a gathering of many people, extensive preparation and plenty of food. However, this often also means big expenses and unfortunately, a lot of food going to waste after the big feast. Don’t let this happen to you this year – […]

Maximize Black Friday deals this year

A study found that overall, the best deals happen year round – not specifically on Black Friday. Still, if you do your research ahead of time, big deals can be easily found!  There are several websites that accumulate all Black Friday offers so you can easily research and make a plan to save. Fatwallet.com and […]

Avoiding post-disaster scams and scammers

Unfortunately, disasters can be opportunities for many scam artists. They come out to prey on those who are interested in helping victims of such disasters – or worse, they prey on the storm victims directly. Hurricane Sandy might be another chance for scammers at work. We strongly encourage everyone to be aware and use these […]

Start early and save on holiday shopping

Last week we shared some resources to help you save on Halloween shopping (you might still be able to utilize them for the any last-minute Halloween preparations today!) Out of the Halloween context, many of these resources are still useful for the upcoming year-end holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. What will work? Utilizing […]

Saving while shopping for Halloween: A checklist

The hollow holiday is right around the corner, and with themed costumes, candies and decorations shopping to do within a short time period, expenses can stack up. Still, if you have spirit for spooks (we know for certain the little ones in your family do!), you can still celebrate and save. Here are some resources […]

What to teach your child about money – Part 2

Last week, we went over some money lessons to teach your kids at a young age. This week, we will discuss how to maintain a good financial foundation and continue good money habits for your child as he or she grows into the age of 10-13. Teaching your older child good money habits involves more […]

What to teach your child about money – Part 1

From birth, children are constantly learning new skills, being taught new lessons. One of the life lessons often overlooked in this process, however, is money skills. Although many colleges and middle to high schools have started to include financial education in their curricula, teaching children about money remains largely a role for the parents. Some […]

Tailgate on the Cheap

Following our last post on why we are very excited for this month, as we enter the second week of September, football season is now also in full swing. It is the time to celebrate your favorite team with family and friends – and saving without skimming the fun will be the cherry on top! […]

September is for Saving

The highly anticipated month of September is finally here! It’s an exciting time whether you are into football, or are looking for a change in season. For us savers, September is also great for its big discounts for Labor Day and beyond! Here are some purchases where you can save this month: Buys from last […]