Posts by waldogen
Chinese New Year!!
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. This year – 2014 or the Chinese year of 4712 – is the year of the Horse. The Chinese years are based on the lunar cycle calendar with each month beginning on the darkest day. The horse is one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs and…
Read MoreTax Refunds Delayed Again!!
We’ve turned the calendar to 2014, and with that comes time to file your annual tax returns. Remember last fall when Congress couldn’t figure out how to get along and they shut everything down for a couple of weeks? Well that debacle is now affecting your taxes, meaning federal returns can’t be filed until the…
Read More‘Twas the Week Before Christmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through Missouri, Shopping malls were filled with gift-givers in a hurry, In search of the perfect holiday delight, For friends and for loved ones, when oh! What a sight! They grabbed their warm hats and adjusted their glasses, To wonder in amazement at shelves filled with masses,…
Read MoreGift 2013’s Top Toys and Tech
Finding the perfect holiday gift for each special someone on your list can be a challenge. Rather than wandering aimlessly through the aisles of your nearest big box store or mall walking yourself into a frenzy, why not get familiar with this year’s hottest gadgets and gizmos sure to make you everyone’s favorite…
Read MoreA Cornucopia of Thanks!
With the second half of November upon us, it’s time to turn those Halloween pumpkins into pies and a Butterball into the focal point of your upcoming holiday feast. Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 28, and families across the country are finalizing their dinner menus as well as their table settings. In…
Read MoreThe Buzz Around Black Friday
The calendar’s officially rolled into November, and Daylight Saving Time is now in effect. On its heels comes the countdown to one of the most anticipated unofficial holidays of the year: Black Friday. The busiest shopping day of the year falls on Friday, November 29, and is expected to bring out shoppers in droves. Both…
Read MoreWarm Up to Savings by Winterizing
Temperatures are cooling, but this time of year can leave your pocketbook red hot from all of the spending you may be doing. From planning your Thanksgiving dinner to preparing for holiday shopping, there are a lot of priorities to juggle — and investing money in your home probably isn’t at the top of…
Read More6 Simple Tips for Saving Without Sacrificing
You’ve heard it all before, from teachers and parents and possibly even your spouse. Yet harping on the importance of saving money doesn’t make it any easier (or more enjoyable!). As the prices of food, gas and other necessities continue to rise, it can be tough to make your money stretch to meet your needs…
Read MoreHalloween 2013: Hauntingly Reminiscent of Pop Culture
With the weather starting to cool and the leaves beginning to fall, nearly 158 million Americans are preparing to join in the festivities for one of our country’s most beloved holidays — Halloween1. From carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating to going haunted housing and watching horror flicks, young and old alike will get into the…
Read MoreClip, Scan and Save to Celebrate National Coupon Month
Looking for a simple way to stash away some extra cash in the coming months? Consider perfecting your coupon clipping talents in celebration of National Coupon Month! According to Inmar’s 2013 Coupon Trends report, approximately 3 billion coupons were redeemed across all industries in the United States last year, and roughly 60% of shoppers cited…
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