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  • 12 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Vacation at Home

    That dream vacation to the beach, theme park, or quiet mountain retreat might be out of reach right now, but that doesn’t mean you should just plow through the year at work, letting your vacation days go to waste. Studies show again and again that stepping away from work can translate into all kinds of […]

  • Virtual Holiday Celebrations With Family and Friends During Covid

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, health experts are recommending that we think twice about celebrating the upcoming fall and winter holidays with extended family. Those who are at increased risk for severe illness, including older adults and those with diabetes, heart conditions and other illnesses, should steer clear of traditional holiday celebrations the Centers for […]

  • 6 Tips For an Affordable Last Minute Vacation

    So, you’ve decided that taking an affordable last minute vacation is something you can pull off this year. Maybe you found a way to scrimp and save last month to splurge on a quick weekend getaway or a family member invited you for a week at their beach rental. Whatever the reason, congratulations! Studies show […]

  • 8 Ways to Save Money at the Movies

    Summer is prime time for movie watching. The kids are out of school, the weather is hot and there are a lot of summer blockbusters to chose from. But seeing a movie these days isn’t cheap. The average movie ticket price hit an all-time high in 2018, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. […]

  • Tips to Save Money On Prom Expenses

    It’s prom season, and to your teen that probably means a fancy dress or tux, glamorous jewelry, dinner at an expensive restaurant, perhaps a limo and then there are the after-parties.  But to the parents, it probably means looking for ways to save money on prom expenses. Prom is an exciting night that teens will […]

  • Take Advantage of Holiday Food Sales to Save Money All Year

    The headlines during the holidays often focus on how much we spend. But, this time of year also can be a great time to save – especially on food costs. To lure shoppers to their stores, supermarkets and discount stores across the country advertise big sales on holiday staples such as turkey, ham, produce, canned […]

  • 8 Ways to Save More Money, Even If You’re Broke

    We’d all like to save more money. There are plenty of sites that will tell you ways to save money, but many of them involve tips that require spending money, like “buy a hybrid,” or “refinance your home.” What if you need to save money because you don’t have extra money to spend? We would […]

  • Tailgating on a Budget

    For the sports fanatic, tailgating is serious business. You need to nail down the right location in the parking lot; haul grills, tables and giant coolers to the spot; and, finally, get the food and all-too-important drinks just right. All of that can add up quickly. One infographic, created by IPG Media Lab in 2015 […]

  • Looking for a Bargain? 5 Things You Can Do at the Library for Free

    Nearly half of U.S. adults, age 16 and older, visited a library or bookmobile in the past year, according to a study from the Pew Research Center. And while about 64 percent of them went there to check out a book or two, many visited for other reasons. Indeed, these days, you’ll find more in […]

  • Tips For a Budget Friendly Staycation

    More than half of Americans plan on taking a summer vacation, but a good number of us have no summer break plans at all. According to a 2017 poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 43 percent of American have no plans for a big vacation, mostly because they simply can’t afford […]

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