Monthly Archives: September 2009
How Much Will Consumers Spend this Christmas?
Black Friday is about eight weeks away and the big question is– how much will American shoppers spend? A report on National Public Radio says that Americans started worrying more about their job security in September which is worrying some analysts about how the holiday shopping season will go. Consumer confidence fell in September to … Continue reading
New UPS Program Offers Special Deals From Retailers
Whenever I see a UPS delivery truck heading down my street, I get kind of excited hoping maybe I’ll get a package that day. It’s always nice to get something delivered to you whether it’s a birthday gift or something you ordered online. Residents in five U.S. cities will receive some valuable offers and samples … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @MeWithoutDebt
It wasn’t one big splurge like a boat or a car that pushed our next Twitter Tuesday Profile into nearly $30,000 worth of credit card debt. It was small, menial purchases put on plastic that piled up over time. While this single 30-year-old research assistant in Washington DC prefers to remain anonymous, they are very … Continue reading
Five Ways the Sunday Paper Can Save You Money
It’s great for getting local and International headlines, sports scores and movie times, but did you know that the Sunday paper can save you big bucks? For everyone who says a newspaper subscription is a waste of money– here are five reasons why that’s not true. 1. Grocery Coupons: This is an obvious one. Clipping … Continue reading
Can You Afford A Baby? Part Two
A survey by Baby Center has revealed that 68 percent of new parents had credit card debt when their baby was born. However, more than 50 percent of families think they should have their debt paid before they become pregnant. Paying down debt and pregnancy can be a difficult issue, but Creditcards.com recently tackled it … Continue reading
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Time for a pop quiz. How many people live paycheck to paycheck? If you guessed 61% of the population then you win. That’s according to a new survey from Careerbuilder.com. The study questioned 4,400 workers nationwide and found that six out of ten people always or usually live for payday in order to survive financially. … Continue reading
The Long Goodbye: A Report Says Recession Ending
The UCLA Anderson Forecast says that the recession will end this quarter, but its negative impact will be felt over the next decade. The report points to huge consumer debt as the root of the recession and says consumer spending will be a key factor in its recovery. Senior Economist David Shulman says that economic … Continue reading
Can You Afford A Baby? Part One
I have so many friends that are pregnant or just recently had babies. I began wondering how much it might put a strain financially on some new moms and dads. Having a little one is not cheap. Diapers, bottles, clothes, food, furniture, childcare and of course hospital bills all begin to add up quickly. First, … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Lots of Free Food and Free Admission
It’s the first Friday of fall. Hopefully your weekend is full of fun plans, but even if it’s not here are some great freebies to enjoy! Kids Eat Free at Boston Market: From now through the end of October Boston Market is letting kids eat free. Get up to two free kids’ meals with any … Continue reading
Benefits of AAA You May Not Know About
My husband and I recently renewed our AAA membership in case of emergencies, but I had no idea of the extra benefits that a membership includes. Not only can you use it when you are stranded on the side of the road, but with a little extra research I was able to find some great … Continue reading