With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season also comes an unfortunate increase in crime rates. With hectic shoppers rushing around distracted by their to-do lists, thieves are often waiting for the perfect opportunity to capitalize on this shopping madness.
If you’re like most, you may not have money saved this year for the holidays. Likewise, you may be tempted to rely on credit cards for this year’s holiday expenses. However, this may do more damage to your finances in the long run.
Every January, it's the same deal: You resolve to save more money, pay off your debts, and get your financial situation in order. Then February comes along and you're back to your old habits. If you've broken New Year's resolutions in the past, you're not alone.
Do you feel like your financial situation has been going off the rails on a crazy train for years, or even decades at this point? That doesn’t mean you can’t act now to change your direction and get on financial track in the New Year and beyond.
With the holiday season right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get a handle on any outstanding credit card balances. The last thing you want to do is add costly holiday expenses onto existing balances – especially if that debt is already difficult to manage.
While fraud can occur at any time of the year, it, unfortunately, becomes more popular during the holidays. This could be due to the hustle and bustle of the season and the fact that more people are shopping, especially online.
The New Year is a great time to set goals and start fresh. Even if you’re not the best at saving money or cash always seems to be tight, we have ten tips to help you quickly boost your savings this year.
Many of the things you do daily are simply a habit. Whether it's buying coffee on the way to work or a $10 a day lunch habit, they can potentially harm your budget. Similar to how bad financial habits can get you into trouble, good financial habits can keep you out of trouble.
Spring break is around the corner, and the kids will be home from school for the week. Plenty of families use that week off from school as an excuse to head off on a cruise or to visit a luxurious beachside resort. But what if an expensive cruise or pricey resort isn't in your family's budget this year?
