Holiday Spending & Saving Tips

Find out how not to go broke this holiday season!

The holidays are a time of the year where friends and family gather for food, laughter, storytelling, and, usually, presents! When it comes to gift giving, we've got some tips on ways to save and alternative ideas that you might not have thought of. However, we know that presents are not the only big expense that can arise during the holidays, so we've also put together some ideas on how to save on travel, parties, and more. Avoid that huge credit card bill in January by following our tips on how to save big this holiday season!

Financial Resolutions for 2020

As the year comes to a close and you start planning for 2020, make your financial goals a priority. When planning, be sure to take time to review your spending in 2019 to better understand what you should focus on in the new year.

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How Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner Relates to Financial Planning

Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? It's a cherished time to gather with family and friends over an unforgettable feast.

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Get Financially Ready for the Holidays

As the calendar drifts into October and the stores begin to feature holiday decorations, your mind might be jumping to everything you need to do for the holidays.

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7 Resolutions for a New Financial Year

The New Year is right around the corner, and with it comes a new financial you! As you write your list of goals for 2019, take money into consideration. While a new year isn't always a clean slate, it is an opportunity to make positive changes – changes that will help you make and save more.

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5 Ways to Host Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

Let's be honest, for most people, Thanksgiving is all about eating your favorite foods while sitting around a table with your loved ones. But if you've ever hosted Thanksgiving, you know it can be expensive to buy everything needed to make everyone's favorite dishes.

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Take the Stress out of Holiday Shopping

While the holidays represent a time of joy, family, and togetherness, for many, they can also bring about stress – particularly when it comes to shopping and personal finances.

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Non-Traditional Holiday Gift Ideas

While giving presents and making someone smile can feel great, the pressure to get the perfect gift can be overwhelming, costly and time-consuming. Many people are difficult to shop for or prefer to buy items they need themselves, which means some gifts go unused.

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How to Start Planning for This Year's Holiday Spending

The holidays may have just ended, but it’s never too early to start planning for the next holiday season shopping expenses!

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Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: What Not to Do

If you’re like the majority of Americans, you probably haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet – maybe you haven’t even started. If that’s the case, we’ve got a few last-minute holiday shopping ‘don’ts’ to keep in

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How Not to Break the Bank this Valentine's Day

With Valentine’s Day approaching, you’re probably wondering what to get for that special someone in your life... without breaking the bank, that is.

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Holiday Spending & Saving Tips

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