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Category: Holidays

  • Treat Yourself: Frugal Self-Care Options for Valentine’s Day

    As the calendar gets closer to Feb. 14, thoughts usually turn to our loved ones as we look for ways to express our love and celebrate Valentine’s Day. But this year, more than ever, we all need to remember to take the time for a little self-care too. Frugal self-care options are essential for those […]

  • Talking With Kids About Money This Holiday Season

    It has been a stressful year and some of us feel like we have been through the wringer. We adults have the advantage (or maybe not) in regard to this past year. We know why we can’t go to the grocery store without a mask. We understand why we can’t visit the grandparents’ home anymore. […]

  • How to Cut Holiday Shopping Costs and Avoid Holiday Debt

    Americans will spend, on average, $805 on Christmas gifts this year, down from $942 in 2019, according to a new poll from Gallup. Nearly 30% of Americans say they plan on spending less on holiday gifts this year than last year. The drop and desire to cut holiday shopping costs is, no doubt, in large […]

  • 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 […]

  • 10 Ways to Curb Scary Halloween Spending

    Don’t spook your budget – curb Halloween spending with these tips. Don’t spend a fortune. From food to costumes to decorations, we have you covered.

  • Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas

    Father’s Day is only a few days away and if you’re like many of us, you’re looking for the perfect frugal father’s day gift idea for your dad. Dads are notoriously hard to buy for, and most dads I know have gotten more than their fair share of ties, socks, sports memorabilia, and grilling gear […]

  • Smart New Year’s Resolutions: Set Yourself Up For Financial Success

    A new year, a new you. Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Keeping your resolutions is possible, if you make a plan for success.

  • Have a Debt Free New Year

    We might be saying so long to an old year soon, but many Americans won’t be starting the new year with a clean slate. They face months – and years – of credit card bills for purchases made this year and earlier. According to a recent article,  the average credit card debt for households with […]

  • Real vs. Fake: Weighing the Cost of Christmas Trees

    Most U.S. households celebrate Christmas with a Christmas tree, but, more often, those evergreens never actually grew in a forest. According to the eighth annual Christmas tree survey from the American Christmas Tree Association, 77% of U.S. households celebrated Christmas last year with a tree. Of those, just 18% percent decorated a real tree. The […]

  • Save Money On Holiday Cards

    It’s the time of year when people start thinking about getting all of their holiday cards in the mail. Sending holiday cards can become costly, especially when you include the price of postage. If you’re looking to save money on holiday cards, consider email instead of a traditional cards. You don’t have to be an […]

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