The most wonderful time of the year can quickly give way to one of the most stressful times of the year. As bills start coming in, even the most budget-conscious shoppers can find themselves with some holiday debt. Learning the right approach to handle your holiday shopping debt and how to avoid it can help

The biggest shopping weekend of the year is finally here. Whether you’re gearing up for door buster sales or settling in for some online shopping, you are probably hoping to check several items off your holiday shopping list over the next few days. Before you get started, make sure you brush up on these last-minute

Once the last trick-or-treater has left your doorstep, it’s time to shift gears to Thanksgiving and, of course, the shopping trifecta that follows. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday bring special deals and discounts for all kinds of items. Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but there is plenty you can do

The changing leaves and cooler temperatures can only mean one thing: it’s autumn in Connecticut. As you dig your Halloween decorations out of storage and stock up on all the pumpkin spice you can get your hands on, there are a few smart financial moves you can make to help you round out 2018. Consider

As a gainfully employed twenty-something, you’re likely beginning to enjoy a new level of financial flexibility. Even if you are still paying off student loans, some of the money coming in is sticking around in the form of disposable income. You may have dreamed of this moment in your college days or in the early

Between work and family, events and travel, and everything else you have going on in your life, taking the time to pore over bills is probably pretty low on your list of favorite activities. Paying your bills is a necessity, of course, but there are easier ways to manage your finances every month. Consider these

Now that you have organized your household budget and can visualize what you need to spend and save each month, it’s a great time to take a closer look at your personal cash flow. Managing the money that comes in and goes out every month may seem like an obvious equation, but you might be

The warm weather and sunshine soaked days of summer make for perfect day trips and weekend getaways. All it takes is a quick hop into your car and you’re off on a short but fun-filled adventure – that is, until your check engine light comes on. There are many unexpected costs of car ownership, especially