In a recently revealed breach, 143 million Americans may have had their personal information exposed. Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, reported a massive data breach lasting several months. Hackers were able to access people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card…
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Give Your Child The Grocery Challenge Do you ever feel like all your money goes toward groceries? Out of all the non-fixed expenses a household can have, food costs take the biggest bite out of the average monthly budget. Understandably, trying to trim the family’s grocery bill is an ongoing battle for most of us.…
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Does your money burn a hole in your pocket? Find yourself spending more than you’d anticipated … again? Did you find out last week that you might be a shopaholic? (Don’t worry your not alone!) If this sounds like you, take the no-spend challenge! Designate one day a week where you won’t spend a penny.…
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It is estimated that up to 12% of Americans suffer from a shopping compulsion. You may be a shopaholic if this checklist describes you: You have unopened items in your closet You shop beyond your means You purchase items for which you have no use Disappointments trigger shopping trips You feel a thrill when you…
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Grocery shopping is fourth on the list of five things Americans spend most of their money on. There’s no need to make your bills even higher by purchasing pre-portioned foods for a quick-packed lunch. Buying small bags of chips instead of one family-sized bag, or a single-portion bag of baby carrots instead of a larger…
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Most parents regard back-to-school time with a mix of emotions. On one hand, you’re sorry to see your kids go. On the other hand, it’ll be nice to have the whole house awake and moving before noon again! Regardless, there’s time for one more shared experience before school starts and summer ends: back-to-school shopping! While…
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Monday, August 7-Thursday, August 10: Wichita Falls Youth Ballet Free Dance Week Introduce your child to ballet! Experience a free class from the Wichita Falls Youth Ballet. They have classes for all ages, including a mommy and me class, and every style to chose from. Check here for class schedule! Thursday, August 10: Animal Adventures:…
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Q: Is there any way to get through the back-to-school season without spending a small fortune? A: Back-to-school time is the second largest shopping season of the year. If all that spending makes your head pound, take heart. We’ll help you navigate it with your budget and sanity intact. Read on for 12 back-to-school saving tips. 1.) Do…
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It’s a long-held myth that credit cards are the source of all evil because they nurture the inner shopaholic and help us incur debt. However, used responsibly, credit cards can actually be very helpful. Credit cards are convenient. They can be used practically anytime and anywhere. Also, many come with exclusive discounts and cash dollar…
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Recent studies on how our brains react with money reveal an amazing reality: People spend less when their cash is crisp and new. They also tend to part more easily with bills of low denomination than greenbacks of high denomination. Our brains simply find it easier to spend another dollar when that dollar is old…
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