Protecting older Americans from fraud

According to the FTC, telemarketing fraud against senior citizens is substantial. Senior citizens are an easy target for some unscrupulous marketers because they are often home and have access to a lif... Read more »

‘Tis the season for… cyber threats: How to stay safe online

The Monday after Thanksgiving is known as “Cyber Monday”–traditionally one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. In fact, The National Retail Federation (NRF)... Read more »

Thanksgiving décor on a dime

Your Thanksgiving table decorations don’t have to be expensive to capture the spirit of the season. The inexpensive paper tablecloth is reminiscent of the crisp feeling of fall and embellished with drawn... Read more »

Keep your finances in the black this Thanksgiving weekend new

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and many people start their holiday by serving a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and end it by shopping. In fact, the day after Thanksgiving is... Read more »

5 thrifty ways to keep & 5 thrifty ways to break Thanksgiving tradition

5 ways to keep tradition this Thanksgiving without breaking the bank If you give thanks for all the tradition surrounding the Thanksgiving harvest... Read more »

Should you be shopping this holiday season? Take the quiz.

One in every 10 Americans is currently unemployed. Foreclosure filings were reported on close to one million properties in the third quarter of 2009. Personal savings, if it exists at all, is... Read more »

Comparison shopping

Research shows that prices can vary for all types of products; therefore it makes good sense to comparison shop before buying. Comparison shopping is especially beneficial when buying expensive items, items you... Read more »

Santa scales back

This year everyone is planning to cut back their holiday spending. And I mean everyone. Check out this letter my children got in the mail yesterday: Would Santa send a letter like this... Read more »

Spend less, save more, look great!

Anyone who knows me knows I love to shop. There’s nothing like putting together a great outfit. I feel like I’ve created a masterpiece. I once told someone that “shoes aren’t just... Read more »

Financial competition brings realistic approach to the (anything but) reality trend

It seems like everything on television is a competition. Cooking, decorating, and weight loss challenge programs have turned kitchens, living rooms, and workout rooms into battlefields.... Read more »