Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2013. Don't have a Mother's Day gift for mom? Don’t worry, there’s still time. Every year it can be a struggle to find an affordable gift your mom will still love for Mother’s Day. But we’ve got you covered … [Read more...]
13 Inexpensive and Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
February 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
It’s that time again. St. Valentine is going to be spreading his love to everyone in just a few short days. Valentine’s Day, February 14, is right around the corner! Commercial holiday or not – are you ready to give an awesome gift to your … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Compulsive Shopping or Retail Therapy? When Enough is Enough
December 19, 2012 by
Five of us stood grumbling in a check out line the other day. Our arms were filled with clothing and books and knick knacks soon to be wrapped up and hidden under the Christmas tree. The woman in front of me complained about Christmas shopping. Or … [Read more...]
♥ & $: Get Gift Giving Right
December 5, 2012 by
The last time my husband surprised me with a gift was Christmas 2008. I had mentioned how much I loved the leather jacket a girlfriend was wearing and he got it in his head to buy me one just like it. He spent days searching stores, combed the … [Read more...]
How to Budget for Holiday Shopping if you Haven’t Saved for Gifts
November 27, 2012 by
The holidays are quickly approaching. Do you know how many presents you still need to buy? More importantly – do you know how much those gifts are going to cost? Last year, the Business Insider found that holiday shoppers spent nearly $400 on … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts for Every Budget
November 26, 2012 by
Holiday gift buying has always been particularly anxiety-fraught for me; my mother raised me to believe if it is the thought of a gift that counts, much thought should go into every gift. In a universe of millions of products, finding a perfect … [Read more...]
Smart Shopping: 8 Tips for Savvier Black Friday Shopping
November 19, 2012 by
Editor's note: We have a love/hate relationship with the madness of holiday shopping. On the one hand, shopping sales can net you more stuff for less cash. On the other, submitting to grating ads, ever-earlier store openings, and panic-inducing … [Read more...]
How to Give Investments as a Gift
October 16, 2012 by
Not to freak you out, but holiday gift-giving time is around the corner. I find the holidays stressful not only because they’re expensive, but because there’s so much pressure to choose the perfect gift. Here’s a gift option you might not … [Read more...]
Cheap Gifts: 53 Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas
September 2, 2012 by
A reader asked me to follow-up on post about alternatives to store bought Christmas presents---especially given we find ourselves looking at yet another holiday season amid still uncertain economic times and on a budget. Below, take a moment to … [Read more...]
Financial Gifts: The Etiquette of Giving and Receiving Money
June 12, 2008 by
As a kid, did you ever have a relative that sent a check – or cash – for your birthday? While cash can’t always replace a thoughtful gift (avoid giving $100 bills as an anniversary gift, for example), there are times cash money is the most … [Read more...]
