spending

by Jackie Cohen

Retail Sales Have Grown for Two Months in a Row It’s official: People are spending their tax refunds. Retail sales have grown for two months in a row. April retai... read the story

by Travis Pizel

Outrageously Expensive Household Items You Could Do Without Most people try to balance quality and price to fit within their personal budget. However, you will be surprised at how ... read the story

7 Best Buys for Mother’s Day Gifts It’s time to honor that special woman in your life. Mother’s Day is approaching, and whether you are buying ... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

Is Nudism a Natural Way to Save Money? Despite its controversial reputation, people continue to join nudist communities. In fact, an estimated 10 to 15 percent... read the story

by Jackie Cohen

What Should You Give as a Graduation Gift? ‘Tis the season to begin contemplating gifts for graduates. More people tend to give cash than presents –53%... read the story

by Jackie Cohen

Consumer Confidence Index Rebounds in April The Consumer Confidence Index rebounded in April to 128.7 — compared to 127.1 in March — and that combined w... read the story

by Jackie Cohen

Can You Afford To Hire Spring Cleaners? Hiring someone to clean your home may sound like a luxury you can’t fit into your budget. Unless you can find clea... read the story

by Jackie Cohen

Pay for Online Dating Apps? Well, It Is Almost Valentine’s Day… Pay for online dating apps only if you have the extra money to burn. Although online dating itself has been around long ... read the story

by Jackie Cohen

Why Is Halloween Spending Growing Faster Than Inflation? Inflation is about 2.2% a year, but it’s faster for things like college tuition, health care and — Halloween... read the story

A PocketSmith Review PocketSmith is a budgeting and personal finance software tool that allows you to take control of your money. It allows y... read the story