It’s Christmas Eve day, and everything finally seems to be done for the holidays. But, as I look at the glittering tree, I think that it’s time to take step back and think about something other than presents. Indeed, due to the economic times we live in, some have been downsizing Christmas and even waiting until [...]
Merry Christmas! Now, Take a Step Back from the Materialism
by Janet Hutchins on December 24, 2011 in Personal Finance
The Gift of Good Finances: Financial Giving this Christmas
by Janet Hutchins on December 9, 2011 in Personal Finance
While there are few experiences that can match the pleasure felt in opening a brightly wrapped gift. However, that memory soon fades. What if you could give something that would benefit the recipient for the rest of his or her life? This is something to consider when giving gifts this holiday season. Financial gifts can [...]
Christmas Money Tip: Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
by Janet Hutchins on November 29, 2011 in Credit Card Tips
Every year, it seems as though the holiday season comes with increased spending. Indeed, between entertaining, decorations, and gifts for everyone on your list, the price of Christmas can get really high, really fast. If you want to offset some of the cost of Christmas, though, there are ways to do it. You can maximize [...]
Don’t Break Your Budget this Christmas: Plan Your Spending Now
by Janet Hutchins on October 4, 2011 in Shopping
Yes, it seems a little bit strange to plan your Christmas budget right now. After all, we haven’t even reached Halloween yet! But, the truth is that it is vital that you plan ahead for events like Christmas. The entire holiday season represents an “unexpected” event that seems to cause budgetary strain whenever it arrives. [...]
Planning Ahead: Are You Saving Up for Christmas 2011?
by Janet Hutchins on January 27, 2011 in Credit Card Tips, Personal Finance, Shopping
One of the essentials of future financial success is planning. If you want to prepare for next year’s Christmas, it means that you should be getting ready now. You can ease your budget — and reduce your use of credit cards during the holiday season — if you start saving up for Christmas now and [...]
How to Pay Off Christmas Debt Fast
by Janet Hutchins on January 7, 2011 in Debt, Personal Finance
Once the warm holiday glow wears off, you are often left with the realities of Christmas debt. It is important that you pay that debt off as fast as possible.
Happy Christmas!
by Janet Hutchins on December 24, 2010 in News
All the best this holiday season, with best wishes for a prosperous New Year!
This Holiday Season…Priceless!
by Janet Hutchins on December 21, 2010 in Personal Finance
Here are 25 things we wish you this holiday season, that won’t add to your credit card repayment headaches in the New Year.
8 Strange Gifts to Put on Your Credit Card
by Janet Hutchins on December 14, 2010 in Offbeat, Shopping
Are you looking for something truly unique? Do you want to be remembered for that gift you gave? If so, pull out the credit card and get ready. Here are 8 of the strangest gifts you can put on your credit card: 1. Squirrel Foot Necklace Yes, you can give the gift of a real [...]
Credit Card Use and Materialism
by Janet Hutchins on December 10, 2010 in Debt, Personal Finance
Many people would argue that this time of year is one that is supposed to be about giving, and remembering the important things in life. However, the truth is that the holiday season has evolved (or devolved?) into a materialistic homage to commercialism. We are expected to buy, buy, buy. It becomes difficult not to [...]
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