May 2, 2022 Learn what you need to know about inflation as a consumer. Inflation is on the rise and gas prices are hitting record highs. For Americans living paycheck to paycheck, these are challenging times, especially for those who were financially impacted by the pandemic. As inflation hits its highest level since 1982, you are probably seeing […]
February 18, 2022 Discover whether mystery shopping is right for you. There are many ways to earn money on the side to help fund expenses, cover bills, and pay off debt faster. However, some side gigs require you to own a car, purchase expensive equipment, or have a certain skillset. Mystery shopping is a good side gig because […]
February 7, 2022 Why inflation rising impacts you and how to deal with it. According to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, consumers should spend more money at restaurants and less on goods from the internet to do their part to help reduce inflationary costs to the economy. “What we have learned is that each successive variant […]
January 17, 2022 The New Year is a great excuse to get back on financial track. After a holiday season full of splurging on holiday events, travel, and gifts – now is a great time to adjust your budget and put more money towards your savings or emergency fund. There are many ways to lower bills and reach […]
January 3, 2022 Best Ways to Save Money on Bills in 2022 If you are living paycheck to paycheck or struggling to contribute to your savings for other reasons, you might make saving money one of your New Year’s resolutions. Building a realistic budget, cutting some unnecessary expenses, and reducing your bills can help you put money aside […]
November 27, 2021 Save money this holiday season and still enjoy it. Online shopping is expected to grow this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. E-commerce holiday sales are projected to grow 11% to 15% compared to the 2020 season. Overall, Deloitte projects that holiday sales will total $1.28 to $1.3 trillion during November to […]
October 21, 2021 Discover the money habits of financially healthy people and turn your finances around. While there are a few very lucky people who strike it rich through things like winning the lottery or becoming famous, must financially successful people get there by spending wisely, investing well and saving. It might sound boring, but good money habits […]
October 15, 2021 Your income may not be the reason you’re living paycheck to paycheck. Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful and can lead to poor financial decisions, yet many people live this way despite earning a good salary. If you are one of the many Americans who lives off each paycheck and doesn’t have a savings, it’s […]
September 30, 2021 Learn what money habits are draining your bank account. You might be aware of expensive habits, but are you aware of the small ways you are neglecting your finances? Minor spending here and there could be preventing you from reaching financial goals, or even worse, causing you to accumulate debt. Here are some bad money […]
July 14, 2021 Managing money is challenging, but you can improve your finances by avoiding these money mistakes. Managing money isn’t easy. There are so many things tempting us to spend. Whether it’s adorable baby clothes, trendy shoes or a new flat screen, sometimes the urge to splurge is overwhelming. If you aren’t reaching your financial goals or […]
June 4, 2021 Online retailers tricking you? Don’t let speed and convenience convince you to spend more. Did you overspend again? If you are constantly over budget, you may be falling for online retail tricks. According to Digital Commerce 360, U.S. shoppers spent more than $861 billion online in 2020, which represents 44% year-over-year growth. Many shoppers have […]
May 28, 2021 Clothing rental companies are bouncing back after the pandemic, but is renting clothing a good idea? The clothing rental industry was growing prior to the pandemic with companies like Nuuly, Armoire and Gwynnie Bee joining market leader Rent the Runway in the fashion rental space. In 2019, the global online clothing rental market was estimated […]
