When it comes to tipping, there are no hard and fast rules. And everyone does it differently. As a customer, you’re left wondering – when should you tip? Who should you tip? How much? And what if you don’t have any cash? Below is a general reference for when and how much to tip to […]
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Optimize Holiday Shopping for Savings and Rewards
It’s that time of year again! The time when most of us get our credit cards out and spend more than we usually do. Holiday shopping is so much more than just buying gifts though – think about the amount of money you spend on groceries for the holidays! If you’ve ever hosted a Thanksgiving […]
Are Gift Cards or Cash the Better Gift?
You want to give the perfect gift. But you also don’t want to buy the wrong size or give a duplicate item. We’ve all been there, and it seems most of us have discovered a fix. But are gift cards or cash a better option? In recent years, gift cards have seen a boom in […]
Is Opening a Store Credit Card a Good Way to Save?
The holiday season is here, and you’re beginning to think about all of the shopping you need to do! Whether you did some planning and set a budget for the holidays or not, it’s important to think about what you can afford to spend. Clever marketing by retailers can have you believing you’re saving when […]
How Do I Save Money and Have a Happy Halloween?
Kids are back in school, leaves are changing colors, and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. Skeletons, ghosts, and spider webs decorate store aisles, and candy sales are popping up everywhere. We’re fast approaching the day that brings out the kid in all of us each year – Halloween! If you’re not […]
What is the Best Way to Budget for the Holidays?
Creating a specific budget for the holidays, helps you reduce your stress levels and enjoy the season without worrying about money or January’s credit card bills. If you prepare ahead of time, you can pay for the holidays in cash and stay on track with your financial goals. Let this year be the year you […]
Staycations: As Great as a traditional vacation [or Better!]
When you scroll through social media during the summer or the holidays, you’ll probably see pictures of your friends or extended family enjoying a vacation. Whether they’re lounging on the beach at an all-inclusive resort, kissing in front of the Eiffel Tower, or smiling while wearing their mouse ears at Disney, your mind shifts into […]
Want an Easy Way to Find a Place to Stay? Try All The Rooms!
As empty nesters, we’ve been on the move over the last few months visiting our kids who live in three different states. When we were looking for places to stay, I’d usually check three or four different sites looking for rooms. But I was excited to find a website I’d never used before! It makes […]
