by Marie Benesh | Nov 30, 2015 | Consumer, Money Management
Quick tips to control your overspending habits When overspending has become a problem and pushing you to the brink of a financial trouble, it is time to assess the situation and take control of your spending habits. It is especially hard during the holiday season. But...
by Marie Benesh | Nov 25, 2015 | Consumer, Money Management
Christmas is a few weeks away but before this big event, there is another special holiday this November that most people celebrate – Thanksgiving. If these holidays and special occasions are stretching your pocket, there are some ways to ease the strain on your budget...
by Marie Benesh | Apr 4, 2013 | Business, Consumer, Industry News
Industry tracker comScore reported that US shoppers spent a total of $42.3 billion online during the year-end holiday season — a 14 percent jump from the same period in 2011. “The 2012 online holiday season was once again a very strong season with growth...
by Marie Benesh | Mar 30, 2013 | Blog, Consumer, Debt Management, Money Management
In a household, the issue of money and how to spend it can be a source of conflict and stress. There are situations when parents disagree on the matter of spending for their children. The notion that children are being “spoiled” because one of the parents allow them...
by Marie Benesh | Feb 6, 2013 | Blog, Consumer, Money Management
For some people, frugality is more of a sacrifice. But that is not true, according to my friend Lizzy. Lizzy showed me an article from Daily Finance with 5 Simple ways to cut your monthly expenses: 1. Reduce your food bill The “food” category is often the...
by Marie Benesh | Jan 10, 2013 | Consumer, Debt Management, Money Management, Uncategorized
It’s New Year and some people do make their resolution that they intend to keep. Getting financially fit is almost as popular a resolution as hitting the gym, according to a new study. Cosmopolitan columnist and LearnVest CEO Alexa von Tobel gives us her money-saving...