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The Guide to Giving (And Saving) This Holiday Season

You’ve still got enough turkey for three armies in that freezer. You know what time of year it is.Thanksgiving pies have been gobbled, but the gingerbread’s in the oven and the shopping has only begun. You’ve got nine days to get those presents. How are you going to make it? How are you going to […]

Five Holiday Hacks To Do This December

We keep stressing the importance of saving during the holiday season, but we genuinely can’t stress it enough. This time of year is always the most chaotic on our budgets. Here at The EDSA Group, we’ve put together a few holiday hacks that are easy to do, and ingenious to use!

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.

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 […]

The (Tur) Keys to Money Gobbles This Thanksgiving

Before we can even put a bite of mom’s stuffing into our mouths, the cost of holidays indiscriminately chow down on our bank accounts; and believe me, they do not care to share. Between November 1st and December 16th, $52 million are spent annually on holiday shopping in the United States. An average family will spend at least […]

DIY Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, you don’t want to be scrambling for a costume or worse, wading through the crowds at a costume shop. In the spirit of the holiday, we found some simple DIY costume ideas that you can make on a budget. Be your own emoji: This can be done by yourself […]

Fourth of July Fireworks

It’s almost the Fourth of July, and you may find yourself wanting to save some money by viewing a free fireworks display-good call. Most bigger cities put on a show for the Fourth, so why not enjoy the view? The travel channel compiled a list of the best fireworks shows in the country. If you’re […]

Do you have a rainy day fund?

This article details some of what you can expect from the Fed in September, and a lower-risk option for your money saving needs. If you don’t already have a rainy day fund, now is the time to start one. A money mutual fund is a low-risk, albeit low-reward, way of letting money accumulate for savings. […]

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!