Brand recognition. We all fall victim to this marketing ploy. Companies spend a lot of money to serve you commercials and ads to get you to buy the best of the best. However, sometimes the best of the best comes at a greater cost, and sometimes expensive things…are worse. W...

Deciding between purchasing or leasing a car is usually a difficult choice to make. On one hand, it may be intimidating to part with a large sum of money upfront if you choose to buy it off the lot. However, 100% financing is usually an option that helps lessen the financia...

Purchasing your first car is one of the most exciting experiences in life. However, it can also be overwhelming and costly if you don’t know what to do. Fortunately, we’ve prepared a short guide on the things you should and shouldn’t do when buying a new car from a deale...

Whether you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day or not, chances are there has been a time when you wanted to get your sweetie a little something sweet. However, flowers can be expensive, and just because something costs a lot of money doesn’t mean it comes from the heart. According...

What kind of bells are you hearing this holiday season? If it’s warning bells instead of jingle bells, you’ve come to the right place. We all fall into the trap of impulse buys—new holiday décor, something perfect for a friend who wasn’t originally on your list, or somethin...

How many times do we set a New Year’s Resolution with the full intention to stick to it only to have it flop a month into the year? This year, we’re starting strong and planning to be financially savvy all of 2023. And one of the first steps to a financially successful year...

With gas prices soaring, many Americans are feeling the financial sting at the pump. Stops to fill up are costing anywhere between $70 to $100 on average cars, so it might be time to consider trading in for a more fuel efficient model. So if you’re thinking about trading in...

Want to know a great way to stay within your holiday budget while also getting the gifts your loved ones really want? It may be as simple as using a registry! You are probably familiar with registries for weddings or baby showers where the recipient lists all the items t...

No matter your age, it’s hard to not get excited for Halloween. Whether you’re going to the coolest Halloween party in town, or just getting some candy while trick or treating, one of the best parts is getting to dress up. But Halloween costumes can be expensive, so what ar...

Are you tired of experiencing the same Halloween parties over and over — and spending a lot on them? You might have searched here and there to find budget-friendly Halloween ideas, but you don’t have any luck. If you see something that interests you, it might be so expensiv...