Holiday Spending

Want to celebrate July Fourth while sticking to your budget? These tips can help you find Independence Day savings of $100 or... Read more

A new survey reveals how much Americans plan to spend to celebrate Independence Day this year. See how your July Fourth plans compare with the... Read more

Americans spend an average of nearly $1,000 on the holidays each year. Without cash in the bank, some turn to loans for Christmas gifts. Here's why... Read more

Want to get away for the three-day Memorial Day weekend? You might be surprised at how much you can save if you stick to smaller cities. Here are 8... Read more

Is travel draining your bank account? Here are eight money mistakes people make on vacation — and how to avoid them on your next... Read more

‘Tis the season for higher spending and stressful shopping. According to the latest survey from Student Loan Hero, 41 percent of respondents... Read more

Valentine’s Day is just days away, and for many, that means it’s time for gifts or an expensive date. In fact, people spend an average of $146 on... Read more

To say that this time of year is when consumers let their spending get out of hand the most is probably an understatement. For many retailers, more... Read more

If you took part in a family gift exchange or Secret Santa, it’s likely you ended up with a few bad Christmas gifts. Whether it’s an ugly... Read more

Anyone who relies on tips to make ends meet will tell you that the extra generosity of holiday tipping is central to make their holiday budget work.... Read more

During the holidays, people are inspired to give more generously to charities than any other time of the year. In fact, more than half of... Read more

Stores with layaway programs offer the opportunity to snag the items you want for the holidays without paying for it all upfront. This time of year... Read more