Babysitter Costing You Too Much?
There’s no way to sugar coat it, raising a kid is going to cost you. According to a recent article on cnbc.com, “The cost of raising a child from birth to age 17 has surged 25 percent over the last … Read More »
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Enjoy a Gourmet Meal for Cheap: Boston Restaurant Week 2012
Boston’s Winter Restaurant Week is upon us again! This delicious week (which, in response to diner’s feedback, is actually 2 weeks this year) is presented by The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau and runs from March 18-23 and 25-30. 200+ … Read More »
Information Over-consumption and Spending
Humans are given a finite amount of time and energy. These days, most people in the US have developed a habit of frayed focus, which dilutes both time and energy. While watching Grey’s Anatomy on Hulu you can also be … Read More »
Cheap February Cruise to the Bahamas – Not So Fast
Our credit counseling advice is to always be careful about good “deals.” Last night I almost bought a cruise package for next weekend. I get frequent flier email offers from many airlines, and an intriguing one popped into my inbox … Read More »
The High Cost of Poor Health
Cigarettes are known to cause cancer. Fast food and junk food from the grocery store is convenient and often cheap, but not very good for you. Alcohol is another unnecessary indulgence that can lead to health issues. What’s the common … Read More »
Do You Have Renters Insurance?
According to research conducted in 2006 by the Insurance Information Institute’s Insurance Research Council, “96 percent of homeowners had homeowners insurance while 43 percent of renters had renters insurance.” Although this is the time of year when you may be … Read More »
Gift Card Rules and Tips
Remember the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009? I know I’ll never forget. Horses were being replaced with motorcars, the Beatles were on top of the charts, and Shirley Temple was dancing her way into the … Read More »
Debit Card Fees and Protests
Months ago we posted an article about impending debit card fees. Well folks, here they are. At least at Bank of America and several other large banks. A consequence of the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd- Frank Act, Bank of … Read More »
Cheap Homemade Halloween Costumes
Growing up, My friends and I would almost always make our own homemade Halloween costumes. Not only was it less expensive than buying one, but it was also more fun. We’d dig through our closets and attics looking for anything … Read More »
Say goodbye to the burden of debt
Struggling to manage your debt and improve your financial health is a thing of the past with the CreditU mobile app, an essential tool for anyone looking to manage their personal finances with ease.
