Kids’ Birthday Party – No Gifts
Birthday parties are a-changing! Back in November, my twelve-year-old got a birthday party invitation with the words “No Gifts” written across it. This was a first, but I figured it was because the invitation was sent out late. Then she got another birthday party...
Millions Could Be Missing out on this Credit Card Perk
I’m a firm believer in maximizing the power of your plastic. I mean that’s really the best thing about credit cards anyway. Right? The perks. Several months ago, I found out about one I had been missing out on. It made me want to scream (just thinking about all of the...
The 24-Hour Airline Cancellation Rule Could Save You Money
Ever book a flight only to check back a few hours later and see the price dropped? Uggghhh…I know the feeling. That’s why I play airline roulette, holding out to buy my tickets banking on finding a cheaper flight. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose when you play...
Read This Before You Toss Another Boarding Pass
Traveling? This year AAA estimates “46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday.” Just a few weeks ago I flew to Miami for my college reunion. And when I returned, I thought about shredding my boarding pass. In the...
New Chip Card Technology
Attention all credit card and debit card holders: There are some new changes coming your way. If you’re a credit card holder, you probably already got one. Major credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are reissuing cards with new chip...
Get Money Smart!
April is Financial Literacy Month! Money Smart Week is here. In Chicagoland it runs through Saturday, April 25th, 2015. Money Smart Week offers thousands of free financial seminars and workshops (credit management, retirement, debt management and more) across the...
How to Save Money on Movie Tickets
Do you ever have interesting conversations with people sitting in the waiting room? I sure do. The last time I went to get my car serviced, I saw a woman reading “Gone Girl.” I asked if she had seen the movie. She replied, “No, movies cost too much money for me. They...
IRS Tax Scams: What You Need To Know in 2015
If you file taxes and have a phone, email or Social Security number this is a must read. After all, it’s tax scam season and you don’t want to become a victim. In Illinois, phone scammers claiming to be the IRS are threatening residents with lawsuits or jail time if...
4 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Car Repairs
Do you ever cringe when your car’s check engine light comes on? I know the feeling, these days regular car maintenance could cost you hundreds of dollars. While a major car repair might run you in the thousands. Ouch! Earlier this month my car’s maintenance light came...
Money Problems? There’s Hope…
The worse feeling anyone can have about money problems is that there is no way out. Yet, many people feel this way day in and day out. If this is you, you are not alone. While things may look great on the outside, many people are suffering in silence. The good news is...
