The holiday shopping season is approaching and according to a new shopping survey, 45 percent of consumers expect to spend less money during this holiday season than they did last year during 2010. Forty-nine percent say they'll spend the same amount as they did last year. Just seven percent plan to … [Read more...]
Are Bank Fees Less at Credit Unions?
October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bank of America just announced that 38.7 million of its customers will soon receive a $5 fee for swiping their debit cards. The Credit Union National Association is responding with a call to consumers, saying there is another option where fees are lower and service is better. "We want consumers to know … [Read more...]
Taking Couponing to the Extreme
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Coupons may be a great way to reduce spending and debt, but extreme couponing is getting some bad press. According to the Charlotte Observer the TLC hit show has managed to give coupon clipping a bad name and forced some retailers to tighten their policies after the cable network aired just 12 half-hour … [Read more...]
New Website Offers Financial Help for Women
September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Women now have a new resource to help them with their finances, career and personal development goals. The online resource center is called WeHelpWomen.com and it's a community for women looking to expand their skills and education level in important areas of life, including their finances. The site … [Read more...]
Survey: Dogs Eating Up Their Share of the Household Budget
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new survey in honor of National Dog Week finds that while consumers are cutting many things out of their budgets, they're not forgetting about Fido. A survey from CouponCabin.com found that nearly seven in ten adult American dog owners are not letting economic ups and downs effect their dog care spending. … [Read more...]
Toys R Us Read to Bring on Thousands of Temp Workers
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tomorrow is the first day of fall, but employers are already talking Christmas. Toys R Us just announced its plans to hire more than 40,000 employees for its US stores and distribution centers to cover the holiday season. The toy store chain is expecting a busy holiday season. In the past the company … [Read more...]
Help Available for Hurting Homeowners
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're a homeowner impacted by Hurricane Irene you could be eligible for assistance from Freddie Mac. The company has relief policies to help homeowners whose properties were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irene. The homes must be located in the counties that the President has named as Major Disaster … [Read more...]
Survey: Companies Still Very Cautious About Hiring
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Companies are still very cautious when it comes to hiring, according to ManpowerGroup, a world leader in innovative workforce solutions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-farm payroll employment was unchanged in August and there were no jobs created. Unemployment stuck at 9.1 percent. … [Read more...]
Fall Line-Up Features Show About “2 Broke Girls”
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Since art often emulates culture it makes sense that CBS is premiering a new show this fall called "2 Broke Girls." According to CBS.com it's a comedy about two young women who both work as waitresses at a greasy spoon diner in Brooklyn. The become friends because they also share another common bond: … [Read more...]