Gathering together with friends and family is the hallmark of the holidays. Typically, you can find me gathering at someone else’s house, but this year I thought I would host the family Christmas dinner. Given this was a last-minute decision and not something I had accounted for in my December budget, I need to keep […]
3 Tips for the Best Halloween Costume on a Budget
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts Americans will spend $8.8 billion on Halloween, the third-highest in a fifteen-year history. While the average consumer will outlay just under $90 this year, you may be trying to stretch your dollar a little further. Three tips for creating a Halloween costume on a boo-get. 1. Shop your […]
5 Best Things to Buy During Labor Day Sales
Smart shoppers know that three-day-weekends always offer some of the best sales. Retailers typically reserve some of the biggest markdowns for the Labor Day weekend. You may be looking for something free to do on Labor Day, but you may also be looking to save some cash on a big-ticket item. Here are five of […]
7 Free Things to do this Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner. It’s this weekend, in fact. Observed on the first Monday of every September, Labor Day falls on September 2nd this year. (In 2020, Labor Day is Sept. 7 and in 2021, it falls on Sept. 6.) Have you made your plans yet? If you’re looking for something […]