According to the National Retail Federation, consumers plan to spend an average of $998 on the holidays in 2021. That’s a pretty big chunk of change! While the idea of dropping almost a thousand dollars on the holidays seems impossible, extra expenses can add up – especially when loved ones are
5 easy ways to save on holiday gifts
With clogged supply chains and costs on the rise this holiday season, 2021 gift giving may stretch your wallet to the max. It’s tempting to throw your hands in the air and say “It’s just one purchase!” But those purchases can add up - and one small moment of joy in December won’t be worth the stress
How to say no to unwise purchases
Do you struggle to say no to purchases you know you shouldn’t be making? If that’s you, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to know when to say yes or no to purchases. And according to USA Today, the average American spends roughly $18,000 a year on non-essential items. That’s a huge chunk of
How to combat sky-high car prices
With inflation rates the highest they’ve been in 13 years, you’re likely seeing higher prices everywhere. That’s most evident in used car prices, which have skyrocketed over 26 percent since August 2020 – and they don’t show signs of going down any time soon. The problem? If you’ve got a car on
6 ways companies are tricking you into spending more
Everyone’s favorite spooky season is back! But while tricks (and treats) are fun for one night a year, it’s not fun when companies are tricking you into forking over your hard-earned cash for stuff you don’t need. While it’s not technically a scam for stores to do these things, you should know
5 ways to slash your auto insurance costs
Insurance. It’s one of those things that we ALL need for our cars, but it can be hard to fork over money for something that’s for “just in case”. But believe us – when something goes wrong, you’ll be glad to have that insurance policy in your back pocket. So until you really need it, what are
Strong Tower Spotlight: K. Black
"I cannot even begin to share how much peace has been brought into my life by working with you to get my finances under control in just the past two years since God brought you into my life (because there is no other or better way to say that)! First, I have officially paid off EVERY credit card
4 tips to jumpstart your fall budget refresh
It’s been a long time since you kicked off a fresh new year with big financial goals to achieve in 2021. We don’t blame you if life pushed a few of them back into a dusty, forgotten corner - but you don’t have to wait until January 2022 to reset and refocus! Here are 4 tips to help you reset your