Tis the season to shop. Unfortunately careless shopping, both online and in the real world, can result in identity theft. Vigilant efforts to safeguard your private information is essential, especially this time of year when spending is on the rise and identity thieves are on the prowl. However, a new study reveals consumers are not…
It’s no secret that we as consumers have a bit of a debt problem. Not only did widespread over-leveraging help intensify the Great Recession, but we also racked up roughly $82.5 billion in new credit card debt during 2011 and 2012 and are on pace to add another $41.2 billion to our tab this year,…
Spouses who decide to stay home with their kids know that they will be making sacrifices. It’s difficult to put a career on hold and easily be able to pick it back up again several years later. And losing one parent’s income means money is tighter, which can often lead to strife and disagreements. Most…
With the holiday season around the corner, I figured I would share one of my favorite ways to earn bonus points. Many airlines, hotel chains and banks offer Shopping Portals that allow consumers to earn valuable bonus points for making regular purchases. Below I will explain the process of earning bonus points through these shopping portals. Step…
Black Friday is a day of delight for deal-seekers, giving you the chance to get your hands on some of the hottest gifts of the season without paying anywhere near the full price. The downside of this, however, is having to drag yourself out of bed far too early in the morning, fighting through a…
If you’re thinking of updating your living room to something a little more aligned with your personal tastes or maybe just updating it to something a bit more modern, you have to start somewhere. Many people understand what they like, but they don’t understand how to put what they like together into something that looks…