How Should I Fund My Holiday Shopping?Q: I’ve made my gift list and I’m checking it twice. But, I’m getting a bit panicky just thinking about how I’m going to pay for all this stuff! What’s the best way to get me through this expensive season? A: Relax! You can keep your budget and your sanity, […]
Six Times A Bargain Is Not A BargainIn the words of writer Franklin Jones, “A bargain is something you don’t need at a price you can’t resist.” And we couldn’t agree more. With the biggest spending season of the year looming ahead, it’s time to brush up on your shopping smarts. Don’t get caught springing for […]
Ways To Save On Food CostsWith your mind so muddled with details like classes, exams and papers, who has time to think about food? You might be heading into the new semester with plans to subsist solely on convenience food and packaged junk. We’re looking at you, ramen noodles!But as you’ll quickly discover, overdoing the […]
Back-to-School Shopping HacksYou may be deep into your summer routine of lazy afternoons at the beach, family day trips and bedtimes postponed in favor of firefly-chasing, but back-to-school season is already in full swing. And, any way you slice it, it’s going to be expensive! Between new backpacks, textbooks, a long list of supplies and […]
What’s The Best Way To Finance A Home Renovation?Q: I’m doing some home renovations and I’m not sure how to finance this expense. There are so many loan options, but which one makes the most sense? A: Whether you’re gutting your entire kitchen or turning your basement into a home theater, we’ve got you covered! As a Lincoln […]
What You Need To Know About Smishing ScamsHow do you communicate with your nearest and dearest when you’re on the go and can’t make a phone call? Do you send a VoiceNote? Use WhatsApp? Or, do you send an simple text message?In a world where apps can almost run our lives for us, the humble […]
Student Discounts You Can UseBetween astronomical tuition bills, piles of textbooks to purchase, foods costs and supplies, being a college student is definitely not cheap.Lucky for you, there are loads of companies out there that think you deserve a budgeting break.Here are five of the best student discounts out there.1. AmazonAmazon’s got it all – […]
Debit Card Safety“And how are you paying for your purchases today?” It’s a question we have to answer almost every day. Will you be using cash, a credit card or a debit card? It may be instinct for you to pull out any piece of plastic without thinking, but your random card of choice might not be […]
