Start the new year right with this year-end financial checklist For many of us, the focus in December is on holiday shopping and parties and family traditions. And while those rituals typically include tree decorating and hot chocolate sipping, you probably should add another to your year-end list: ...

 Affordable Holiday Recipes to Help You Celebrate! Scanning the magazines in the grocery store or the countless recipe sites online, it’s so easy to get a little carried away with your holiday meal planning as you plan to make the stuffing that requires 20 ingredients or purchase the most expensi...

Why some families are scaling back on Christmas gifts for kids Until recently, the “perfect” Christmas included a beautiful tree overflowing with Christmas gifts for kids. Parents attempted to get every single item off their children’s  wish lists -- from bikes and gaming consoles to the tren...

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During the holidays, your credit card can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Make the most of your spending without going too deeply into debt.