Archive for 'Family'

5 Tips for Many Happy (Gift) Returns
Dec 10, 2010 - Black Friday and Cyber Monday were just a couple weeks ago, but already our holiday thoughts have turned to, "What happens if I get a gift I don't want?"

6 Stress-Free Tips for Holiday Travel With the Kids
Dec 09, 2010 - The holidays are a wonderful time to be with family. But let's face it, traveling with children can be a chore. Here's how to de-stress.

Reader Shrinks Credit Card Debt
Dec 08, 2010 - An inspirational story about how one reader paid off more than $10,000 in credit card debt in one year by keeping focused on her goal... and using the plan in Life or Debt.

A New Economic Indicator: Christmas Decorations
Dec 06, 2010 - Is the economy recovering? Is the recession double-dipping? Here are a few holiday studies that contain some good cheer.

Why You Should Give Athletic Wear This Holiday Season, Even to Couch Potatoes
Dec 02, 2010 - Here's a holiday shopping tip: Buy your loved ones athletic wear, even if they're not athletes. Because Americans may hate exercising, but they love dressing for it.

Everything You Need to Know About Christmas Trees
Nov 29, 2010 - Whether your fond of fir or attracted to artificial, here's everything you need to know about finding the right Christmas tree.

Bet You Didn’t Know This About Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2010 - Having guests for Thanksgiving this year? If you don't want to see them again next year, here's a strategy: bore them to death with these interesting, but ultimately useless, facts about Thanksgiving.

6 Tips to Save on Holiday Shopping
Nov 24, 2010 - According to the National Retail Federation, couples will spend an average $1500 on Christmas gifts for friends and family this year. Give yourself the gift of savings with these ideas.

Thanksgiving Links, Tips, Facts and Fun
Nov 23, 2010 - Thank a service member, see if your flight will be delayed, learn how to cook a turkey, volunteer in your community, get Thanksgiving facts and statistics - all this and more from your Uncle Sam!

How To Distinguish a Sale from a Rip-off
Nov 23, 2010 - During the bargain feeding frenzy that holiday shopping has become, it's easy to be led astray by shady marketing tactics. Here's how to avoid being ripped off.

10 Tips for Holiday Shopping With Credit Cards
Nov 23, 2010 - The bad news: Millions of Americans are still paying off last year's holiday purchases. The good news: If you're paid up, you can profit from your credit cards this holiday season.

Walmart Offers Price Matching
Nov 22, 2010 - Wallmart is matching competitor's offers for Black Friday and all weekend long. But here's some advice - don't bring the kids.

Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards
Nov 22, 2010 - Gift cards will be a hot holiday gift item once again in 2010. A National Retail Foundation survey shows that almost 57% of adults want a gift card, ahead of clothing, books, entertainment and electronics.

Ask Stacy: Credit Reports are Free – Why Aren’t Scores?
Nov 19, 2010 - It's easy to confuse credit reports and credit scores, especially since both are crucial. But here's one big difference: you can get a free report, but not a free look at your credit score.

5 Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 19, 2010 - Thanksgiving costs Americans an average of more than $40 — but use these tips to trim the fat from your shopping list and you'll have one more thing to be thankful for this year.