This Week In Your Wallet: Prime Time And Planning For The Future
We’re now in the home stretch of Amazon Prime Day frenzy — AKA the Black Friday of summer — and there’s about 12 more hours of bargain shopping to be had. If you weren’t already a Prime member, this...
View ArticleThis Week in Your Wallet: Defeating Debt and Managing Money
If you were around in 1969, you’ve probably been asked a few times this week where you were the night of July 20, as Apollo 11 took one giant leap for mankind. Hard to believe it’s been 50 years. (Do...
View Article5 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
The average family with grade-school children will spend $696.70 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics, up from $684.79 last year, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2019...
View ArticleHerMoney Podcast: The Master Cleanse For Your Money (Episode 171)
Today, most of us are taking better care of our health. We’re more active, get more Vitamin D, and stress a little less. As for our finances, sometimes these feel-good vibes — including summer...
View ArticleFrugal Vs. Cheap: What’s the Difference?
I’ve always considered myself frugal. I was raised by frugal parents who reminded us to throw on extra sweatshirts, turn off unnecessary lamps, and not be frivolous with money. Knowing how to bargain,...
View Article10 Women’s Wardrobe Essentials You Should Own
Investing in a quality piece can actually save you in the long run. As the co-founder of the fashion and lifestyle site Coveteur, I’ve peeked into a lot of closets over the years and spent maybe too...
View Article6 Ways To Convince Customer Service Reps To Give You Exactly What You Want
We’ve all been plagued by horrible customer service experiences — some of us may even avoid calling a company’s customer service number when we have a problem because our past experiences have been so...
View ArticleHerMoney Podcast Episode 174: Money-Saving Strategies With Krazy Coupon Lady...
Joanie talks about her journey into couponing, and how she went from being skeptical that it would work to being “all-in.” (Hint: Her enthusiasm might have something to do with the fact that she...
View Article6 Things It Makes More Sense To Rent Than To Buy
Goats. Professional cuddlers. A wedding dress. Paparazzi. These are just a few of the things you can rent — not that you should, of course (although the idea of buying a professional cuddler strikes...
View ArticleCelebrate the After Party Sale with 4 Tips from a Lilly Pulitzer Fanatic
This weekend marks one of the Holy Grails of Lilly Pulitzer-wearing: It’s the start of the After Party Sale in stores, aka #APS! This only happens twice a year, so for those of us who like to...
View ArticleBoycott Holiday Gift-Giving (and Other Less Extreme Ways We’d Curb Overspending)
The season of spending is upon us, and with it the pressure to stretch the holiday budget to the brink … and uncomfortably beyond, according to a new Bankrate holiday spending survey. Are you feeling...
View ArticleHow to Save Money During the Holidays
When the holidays roll around, you may be looking forward to the decorations, the gifting and the hot chocolate. But what about your budget? The average American spends more than $1,000 during the...
View Article5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Spending On Black Friday
The holidays are ripe with family and friend gatherings that bring us tidings of joy — but also serious panic when our credit card bill appears in January. All those mega deals we found are exciting —...
View ArticleBargain Shoppers Unite: The 10 Best Discount Stores
There’s no better way to de-stress than to shop, but sometimes you can lose track of how much you’re spending. A new pair of shoes can always make my day, but as I’ve gotten older (and more cognizant...
View ArticleHere’s How Much of Your Income You Should Really Be Spending on the Holidays
‘Tis the season to be merry. And spend money — a lot of money, according to the National Retail Federation. This year, consumers are expected to spend as much as $730 billion during the holidays, an...
View ArticleThe Three Best Things to Buy on Black Friday
Deals, deals, and more deals. That’s right — Black Friday is almost here, which means it may be time to snag some deep discounts on the items you want, if your holiday budget allows. With many of our...
View ArticleBest Things to Buy on Cyber Monday
This one goes out to all of the ladies who are too full, too tired, too cold, and too lazy to brave Black Friday. I feel you, and I am with you, 100%. Thankfully, we don’t have to part from our pajamas...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday Shopping Guide: Get The Most Out Of #shoplocal
Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 — sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — may sound like a gimmicky made-up holiday… and it is. (American Express christened it 10 years ago to support its...
View ArticleYes, Money Can Buy Happiness
Finding $5 on the sidewalk can put a smile on your face but can it really buy you happiness? Research says there can be some truth to the old saying. A study from Yale University and the University of...
View Article9 Things Most of Us Don’t Do At The Grocery Store But Could Save us $100 or More
I just spent how much?! But there are some easy ways to slash your grocery tab — without being an extreme couponer. Use this list of simple (and some unexpected) strategies to help you save on your...
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