Spend Smarter

Holiday time sometimes means a house full of guests for days or a week at a time. It truly is a joy to spend precious time with those we love, but how do you feed all of these people for a week without spending every...

It's that time of year again - time to start holiday shopping! Did you know that with credit cards, you can earn rewards points on those holiday purchases? Depending on your credit card and its reward program, you can...

Wow! It's already October?! As October 31 quickly approaches kids will be asking for costumes and begging for their favorite candy. Sometimes Halloween can blind side us with expenses, but it's possible to stay within...

When used responsibly, credit cards are a safe, easy way to manage your finances and give yourself a little extra buying power when you need it. Below are three scenarios in which using credit makes sense. Manage your...

The first rule of personal finance is to spend less than you earn. Pretty simple, right? Unfortunately, this basic rule can be difficult to follow. It takes discipline. Here are some tips to help you reduce spending. Day...

We're heading into a new season and most stores are itching to get rid of items so they can stock their shelves with new fall stuff. These are a few perfect items to buy during the fall months when you're looking to save...