holiday planning

How Much Does Thanksgiving Cost at Your House?
November 23, 2016
Americans spend over a $1 Billion on Thanksgiving. Money expert Michelle Hutchison says the key to surviving Turkey Day debt-free is to budget.
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Airfare Prices Drop: How to Hone Holiday Travel Savings
November 20, 2015

Airlines are finally passing on savings from low fuel prices to consumers who can expect to pay 17-percent less for flights over the next three months. Though this is good news for holiday travelers, airfare, hotels and car rental costs peak from Thanksgiving through Christmas, so it’s important to plan your trip wisely. To avoid […]

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Planning Valentine’s Day on a Budget
February 2, 2012

TV commercials and marketing pitches make Valentine’s Day seem like you have to spend hundreds of dollars! From expensive jewelry to lavish dinners, the message is “love is going to really cost you.” Of course while an extravagant Valentine’s Day may make your honey happy at the time, the following month when the credit card […]

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89 Days until Christmas: Now is the Time to Prevent a Holiday Hangover
September 26, 2011

My favorite time of the year is swiftly approaching – Christmas!  For those individuals who celebrate other holidays like Kwanzaa, Rosh Hashanah, and Hanukkah – the tips in this article apply to you as well! Now is the perfect time to prepare your personal finances for a happy holiday that doesn’t land you in dreadful […]

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