A Cornucopia of Thanks!

With the second half of November upon us, it’s time to turn those Halloween pumpkins into pies and a Butterball into the focal point of your upcoming holiday feast. Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 28, and families across the country are finalizing their dinner menus as well as their table settings. In addition, traditionalists are planning to count their blessings while more than a quarter plan to buck a traditional family day in and hit up holiday shopping for great deals. No matter how you decide to celebrate, here are a few fun facts about this beloved holiday […] Read more

The Buzz Around Black Friday

The calendar’s officially rolled into November, and Daylight Saving Time is now in effect. On its heels comes the countdown to one of the most anticipated unofficial holidays of the year: Black Friday. The busiest shopping day of the year falls on Friday, November 29, and is expected to bring out shoppers in droves. Both brick-and-mortar and online retailers plan to offer deep discounts to incentivize bargain hunters to cross items off their holiday shopping lists early. Yet to make your holiday spending money stretch further, here are a few insider tips that could change your shopping strategy.

Start shopping now. […] Read more

Warm Up to Savings by Winterizing

Winterize Your Home and Save Big

Temperatures are cooling, but this time of year can leave your pocketbook red hot from all of the spending you may be doing. From planning your Thanksgiving dinner to preparing for holiday shopping, there are a lot of priorities to juggle — and investing money in your home probably isn’t at the top of your list. However, with a few tips and a bit of money upfront, winterizing could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the months to come and put a little pep in your step come spring.

According to the Department […] Read more