How to Prep Your Holiday Budget for Rising Prices
As tariffs and inflation threaten to drive up prices on holiday gifts and other seasonal expenses, it’s more important than ever to prep your holiday budget to avoid debt and manage spending. A study from BankRate found that 41% of consumers are worried that holiday gifts will be more expensive this year and 27% expect to spend more this holiday season than last.
Saving on Back to School Gadgets and Gear
Going back to school this fall looks very different this year and many parents feel stressed trying to adapt to remote learning while also working from home. Not to mention, distancing learning comes with higher costs, too. In fact, the 2020 Back-to-School Survey from Deloitte found that 51% of parents will spend more on internet-based…
Pay Down Holiday Debt Quickly in 5 Simple Steps
If you're among the 36% of shoppers who racked up $1,181 in holiday debt, don't dilly dally. Taking action quickly to pay down these balances will help you save money and avoid useless fees. Tackling debt is overwhelming if you don't know where to start. However, this step-by-step guide will show you how to pay…
5 Back-to-School Shopping Hacks Every Mom Should Read
You are likely feeling mixed emotions about sending your kids back-to-school — there’s some excitement about getting back to a regular routine, but there’s also some stress stemming from the high cost of school essentials. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimates that parents will spend around $875 on school purchases.
3 Financial Moves to Make Before You Buy a Home
Home sales in the U.S. are skyrocketing as interest rates remain at historically low levels. In fact, Zillow expects nearly 7 million existing-home sales this year—the most since 2005. With so many prospective homebuyers on the market, you too may be wondering if it’s time to take the plunge into homeownership. Before you begin hunting…