by Miranda | Financial Planning, Shopping
If you are like many consumers, your budget tends to feel a little tight during the holiday season. After all, you tend to spend more this time of year. From buying gifts, to paying for food if you entertain, to a higher electric bill due to the lights that might be...
by Myscha Theriault | Shopping
August is the month many families start their back-to-school bargain shopping with gusto. Everything from socks and tee shirts to composition books and pencil eraser caps is generally on the list, and the list is a long one to be sure. This just in: the list doesn’t...
by Miranda | Financial Planning, Shopping
We can’t be good all the time. Sometimes, it makes sense to splurge a little. While you don’t want to splurge constantly, it can be beneficial to you to splurge every now and then. What is a Splurge? There are many different ways to look at a splurge. In...
by Marlene Alexander | Consumer Info, Shopping
Layaway plans are becoming more popular again but they were common place years ago. The idea began during the Great Depression when retailers offered cash-strapped consumers the option of shopping by paying for something a little at a time. If you couldn’t...
by Myscha Theriault | Frugality, Shopping
Fall fashion typically focuses on items many people find financially intimidating. Wool suits, snazzy sweaters and lined skirts certainly cost more than some of the simple cotton pants and tops popular during the summer months. That being said, money can be saved by...
by Myscha Theriault | Food, Savings, Shopping
Skyrocketing prices at the supermarket got you down? You’re not alone. Families and singles everywhere are having their pocketbooks hit with rising ingredient costs, along with the fuel required to make the trip for those who live in rural areas. Here’s how to...
