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Quick: Save Up for the Movies this Month

We hope you didn’t spend all your movie money on Thanksgiving, because boy are there some great movies coming out this month! Here’s a rundown on what you should expect to maximize that bang for your buck.

Tis the Season of Giving: But Where is Your Money Going To?

In May of this year, four cancer charities (Cancer Fund of America, Inc., Concert Support Services, Inc., Children’s Cancer Fund of America, Inc., and The Breast Cancer Society of America, Inc.) were charged for “personal fiefdoms characterized by rampant nepotism, flagrant conflicts of interest, and excessive insider compensation.” According to the case, only 3 percent of the money donated by caring individuals was given to cancer patients.

Mistakes Exploited by Cyber Criminals on Cyber Monday: Part II

A decade ago, the term Cyber Monday was conceived by the National Retail Federation to bolster sales even after the Thanksgiving weekend, and to create an online shopping equivalent to Black Friday. They implemented their concept by partnering with the media to couple the catchy phrase Cyber Monday with sales and promotions advertisements. Since then, it’s taken off. Last […]

Money Leftovers Are Nice Too

The average Thanksgiving dinner is right under $50, but it’s still nice to hold on to a few presidents instead of stale stuffing. These are some good tips for keeping in mind as you plan for Thanksgiving, and really, any other dinner party in the future. Plan your Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday night. Crazy, I […]

How To: Thanksgiving on a Budget

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with family and give back to your community, but the actual meal preparations can sometimes be a bit more expensive that you’re ready for. Luckily, in the Internet Age there’s a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. There are articles and tips, recipes and more just waiting for […]

Labor Day on Any Budget

Summer is a great time to relax and have fun, but now that it’s over Labor Day is the next best thing. Here is an article about 15 great Labor Day travel destinations for any budget!

Are you preparing for retirement?

Do you worry about retirement sneaking up on you? Funding and preparing for retirement doesn’t have to be something that hits you all at once. This article lays out some of the simple steps you can take to get you headed in the right direction for your future!    

How much do you really know about social security?

A recent 10-question quiz from MassMutual Financial Group about social security is stumping about 70% of those who take it. Only one person, out of over 1,500, who took this quiz got a 100%. Do you think you know about social security? Take the quiz here to see!  If you don’t get a perfect score, […]

A 20-something's guide to the 401(k)

When you are just joining the workforce, your retirement fund might not be your first priority. Especially if you aren’t really sure what a 401(k) actually is. This article might be a helpful first step to figuring out what your options are!