Tag: Spending Money

Q: Do gift cards have an expiration date and can I extend the date if there is one? A: If you have a gift card – perhaps something a card you received during the holidays or as a birthday gift ...

As a sophomore in high school, the holiday season is an exciting time: there are winter break projects, class-wide Secret Santa missions, and of course getting to spend the Season of Giving with my family and friends. However, I’m noticing ...

Admit it: are you a shopaholic? Many of us go on shopping binges, or we find ourselves unable to resist certain things: like yet another purse or that oh-so-cute pair of shoes. It’s OK to shop. But when the shopping ...

Would you like it if somebody gave you a “gift” this holiday season that wound up costing you more than $30,000? I don’t know about you, but I’d consider that one very expensive “gift” that I’d certainly want to return. ...

Black Friday may have brought out the holiday shopping crowds, but Cyber Monday is increasingly generating the biggest bucks for retailers as consumers hop online to make merry and find gifts for the holidays. According to data from IBM Coremetrics ...

For many Americans, a big part of the holiday season involve giving presents to others. But it’s perfectly fine and feasible to not give gifts to family and friends and still enjoy the holiday season. In fact, if the tough ...

File this one under the “bad financial advice” category. An article that recently ran online from WSOCTV.com suggests that using layaway to pay for goods over time can be more expensive than credit cards. According to the story, “consumer experts ...

When you’re a single mom and solely in charge of managing the family budget, it pays to be frugal – literally. Whether you’re supporting just one child or several children with your paycheck, you need to take extra steps to ...

Q: Is It Smart To Buy A Car With Cash? A: Yes, it’s very wise to buy a car with cash. That’s the preferred way to get a car, in my opinion. You should also be able to get a ...

If you're struggling financially or find yourself out of a job, it might seem difficult to muster up some holiday cheer. But a lack of money doesn't mean you can't have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here ...