Unfortunately, my sister's been hit — someone got a hold of her bank account information and opened a couple new store charge accounts, racking up quite a sum in fraudulent charges. She's not completely negligent with her personal financial information, so I was pretty surprised they got their hands on all of these sensitive stats, but in the digital age, keeping track of your finances means Read more

A week full of savings can mean a lot of money in your pocket — but that's only if you stick to your budget on your weekends, too. Stay savvy and alert, and keep from spending more than you need to. To make it easier on you, follow these tips and come up with a weekend game plan that doesn't involve digging into your wallet again and again. Be Social and Cost-Saving — Plan a social activity Read more

A week full of savings can mean a lot of money in your pocket — but that's only if you stick to your budget on your weekends, too. Stay savvy and alert, and keep from spending more than you need to. To make it easier on you, follow these tips and come up with a weekend game plan that doesn't involve digging into your wallet again and again. Be Social and Cost-Saving — Plan a social activity Read more

When the weekend rolls around it's easy to get swept away in all the fun, just be sure your savings don't get swept away too. Instead of weekend activities that put a drain on your funds, avoid your impulses to shop, shop, shop, and employ all your smart saving tactics. I know you can do it! Stay strong and capitalize on the fun that doesn't come with a hefty price tag. Save Big When You Eat Out Read more

You've kept a watchful eye on your money and smartly budgeted your spending all week — so don't blow it now. Weekends can seem the opportune time to let loose, but don't give in to wasteful spending. Keep at it, stay mindful and in control of your finances, and say goodbye to throwing your money around without good reason. Come Monday morning, you'll still have a pocket full of cash and zero Read more

The weekend's here and we're all celebrating our well-deserved days off, but we're not about to blow our budgets doing it. You've been savvy and smart all week long when it comes to spending, so keep it up over the weekend. Enjoy the big weekend with friends and family — you don't have to spend a fortune — just be sure to keep an eye on expenses with our saving tips. Make this the weekend Read more

After a long workweek and a full week of staying on top of your budget, it can be tempting to loosen your purse strings — but don't. There are ways to capitalize on all the Spring fun happening, without emptying your wallet and digging into your savings. Instead, keep the budget balanced and stay in control when you practice smart-saving strategies on your days out of the office. Cool Off Read more

You've survived another busy week of work, and obviously our weekends are for relaxing and unwinding. Just be sure that when you're kicking back to make the most of your weekend, you're making the most of your savings too. Follow these tips for smart weekend spending, and keep an eye on your budget without sacrificing fun. Plan an Inexpensive Weekend Activity — More than half of you admit that Read more