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With back-to-school season just ahead, it’s a great time to start looking for ways to save on end-of-summer purchases with Sales Tax Holidays in 2019. What is a Sales Tax Holiday? A Sales Tax Holiday is a limited-time period where a state allows sales tax to be waived or reduced on the purchase of certain…

What is Amazon® Prime Day? Amazon® Prime Day is an annual shopping event exclusively for Amazon® Prime members. Amazon® Prime Day typically takes place during mid-July and lasts only 48 hours. Amazon® Prime Day is packed with awesome deals, exciting product launches, live entertainment, and more, exclusively for Prime members. With mega-retailers battling for consumer…

How much should you spend on a car? Buying a vehicle can be one of the most costly expenses for households, and with the average monthly car payment for a new vehicle in the U.S at $523 a month, cars aren’t getting any cheaper.[1] On the contrary, the median household income in the United States…

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping days in existence. They both represent the start of the holiday shopping seasons, big sales, great deals, and savings. But which of these days is the best day to shop? On which days do you get the best deals? And, should you spend your…

The 12 Best Money Saving Apps 2019 We all can agree saving money is a good idea even though sometimes it can feel like a difficult task. The advancements of mobile phones and mobile applications have made saving money easier and less time- consuming. If you’re looking to save money this article is for you.…

Best ways to save money on groceries Groceries are a necessity, but they don’t necessarily have to break the bank. Here are our 7 tips to spend less and save money when buying groceries. 1.   Establish a budget Establishing a budget allows you to remind yourself what you can afford to spend on groceries for…

Are you looking to travel on a budget? Or are you trying to save money where you can? Our tips for booking affordable hotels can help you land a great stay at a great rate.

With back-to-school season looming ahead, it’s a good idea to start looking for ways to save on all those end of summer purchases. We took a look at the states we are currently located in, and found that many of them offer tax-free shopping days in 2018. These sales tax holidays are a great way…

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It’s that time of the year again, when the swimsuits and patio furniture displays are being replaced by back-to-school supplies! Whether you have kids getting excited for school in the fall, a college student ready to leave the nest, or you’re attending school yourself, back-to-school expenses add up fast. Studies have shown that a family…