Update: Check back soon and we’ll update this page with hours for this year! As part of our Black Friday shopping preparation, we need to know what time will stores open on Black Friday. However, the bigger question should really be: What time will stores open on Thanksgiving? Many stores are opening on Thursday night […]
Archive for 2013
15 Great Gift Ideas for Couples
Posted byOur holiday gift guide series continues! This week we’re featuring great gift ideas for couples this holiday season. A simple way to save money on that dauntingly long holiday shopping list is to combine recipients if you get the chance. If you will be buying for a couple this holiday season, you can buy them […]
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the eligibility of contributing to a retirement account. I covered the topics of contributing to an IRA as a teenager and while you are in college. But what about if you are unemployed? Can you still contribute to a retirement account if you don’t have a job? As […]
There were some great personal finance articles on the web this week, especially some on saving money whether on a wedding, a Kindle or booking flights! Photo Credit: epSos.de Featured Finance Tip 17 Things That Will Push You From Middle Class To First Class – Not just money, but focus on happiness too. -Johnny Moneyseed […]
Is Obamacare Free?
Posted byOn Halloween my husband was laid off. His job never gave us warm fuzzies in the job security department ever since two years ago when the company was bought out by another that buys companies and sells them at a profit. Over the last two years various people have been let go and fired, and […]
10 Free Game Apps for Kids
Posted byDo your kids love to play games on your phone, iPad, or other smart device? I’ve seen many kids doing this on their parents’ smartphones at the cash register in a store, while on a road trip, at home while they are cooking dinner, etc. While you may not want to have your own children […]
We found some interesting articles on the web this week, ranging from how to not obsess about money to some thoughts on when to splurge. Let us know what you think! Announcements Are you a visual person? We found a fun new site with lots of great finance tips in visual bookmark form! Rockstar Finance […]
The Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card just launched a new 30,000 point sign up bonus. This week’s Free Money Friday offer is from Citi for a $300 sign up bonus. Citi recently increased their bonus on this card from $200 to $300. How to Get Your Bonus Sign up for the Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card. Spend […]
A reader, Jen recently sent me a few questions about credit cards. Most of the questions are related to the American Express 6% Cash Back Credit Card & 150 Reward Dollars. After diving into a lot of details about how it works and other credit card topics, I figured other readers might also be interested […]
31 Movie Gift Ideas for Kids
Posted byOur holiday gift guide series continues this week with movie gift ideas for kids. We love movie nights at our house. We’re always on the lookout for great movies for kids and movies the entire family will enjoy. Since our kids like to watch the same movie over and over, I’ve found that it sometimes […]