It's fun to have Halloween decorations up early and make the most of the season, but pumpkins bought early in the month can sometimes rot before Halloween. Soggy pumpkins are just NOT fun! If you want to know how to make your pumpkins last until Halloween, there are a few simple tips to … [Read more...]
What Should You Buy in September? My Local CBS News Morning Segment
September 5, 2018 By 22 Comments
As we move into fall, it's time to take a look ahead to the changing seasons AND to the deals autumn will bring. There are certain items that are great to buy in September, saving you money and helping you to plan ahead. If you’re wondering “What Should You Buy in September?” that was our topic … [Read more...]
What Should You Buy in August? My Local CBS Morning Segment
August 6, 2018 By 8 Comments
For the month of August many of the best deals are centered around the Back to School season. Pretty much everything your kids need for the school year will be on sale from school supplies to tech to clothing to dorm room essentials. The good thing is that these means sales for everyone including … [Read more...]
Help Your College Student Save Money with a Dorm Size Keurig
August 3, 2018 By 1 Comment
It's just about time to send students back to college! I have fond memories of my college experience and living on a bare bones budget while trying to stay out of debt. I actually had several different jobs at any given time to cover my living expenses and keep my student loan debt as low as … [Read more...]
What Should You Buy in June? My Local CBS News Morning Segment
June 4, 2018 By 12 Comments
Summer is officially here! As the days get hot we can also find some HOT deals if you know what to look for. There are particular items that tend to be on sale every June. If you're wondering "What Should You Buy in June?" that was our topic today when I appeared on WCCO, our local CBS news station … [Read more...]
Buy School Supplies in Bulk and SAVE!
May 23, 2018 By 9 Comments
The current school year is wrapping up and that means it's only a matter of time until we start getting ready for a new year to start again in a few months! When it comes to getting ready for school, one of the biggest expenses is school supplies like pens, notebooks, paper - you name it. The costs … [Read more...]
How to Track Your Credit Score Monthly for FREE
May 7, 2018 By 24 Comments
Is getting control of your finances part of your current goals ? In order to do so, its important to have the right tools. For several years now, I have been using Credit Sesame. It tracks your credit score every month and it also gives you real time alerts on credit activities. It lets you know … [Read more...]
2018 Bonus Gift Card Offers for Moms, Dads and Grads
May 7, 2018 By 11 Comments
Springtime holidays and events bring some of the hardest gift-giving occasions of the year. It can be tricky to know what to give to the Moms, Dads and Grads in your life for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Graduation gifts. Make things a lot easier with a gift they are sure to love by giving them a … [Read more...]
What Should You Buy in May? My Local CBS News Morning Segment
April 30, 2018 By 29 Comments
We are saying goodbye to April showers and snow (hopefully!) and hello to May flowers with the best deals for the month of May! Year in and year out, there are particular items that tend to be on sale every May. If you're wondering "What Should You Buy in May?" that was our topic today when I … [Read more...]
What Should You Buy in April? My Local CBS News Morning Segment
April 2, 2018 By 6 Comments
We are heading on into the month of April and it should be spring even though winter doesn't seem to want to let go. Despite some more chilly than normal weather, we will be heading into spring soon and that has a lot of impact on the best things to buy during the month of April.Did you know there … [Read more...]
