Discover how holiday marketing tactics, like urgency and emotional appeals, influence your spending and learn actionable tips to stick to your budget and prioritize your financial goals this season. The post How Holiday Marketing Tactics Can Influence Your Spending (And How to Outsmart Them) appeared first on The Budget Mom.

On 13 November 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced: The FCA will consult on extending the time firms have to respond to consumer complaints about motor finance where a non-discretionary commission was involved, and for consumers to refer them to the Financial Ombudsman Service.  This is a very rapid consultation for the FCA. It […] The post Car commission refunds – can more people get refunds? appeared first on Debt Camel.

Although I didn’t realize it then, when I was younger, I used gift-giving to gain love, approval, control, and admiration. People seem to think that the less control you exert over your environment, the less control you have over your money, but I found exactly the opposite. The less codependent I became, the less money I spent. My Codependent Gift-Giving History My mom was the one who first “taught” me to give excessively (as a […]

If you like playing Solitaire for money, you’ve probably noticed there are dozens of Solitaire apps that pay you to play Solitaire. One of the most well-known yet new (ish) paid gaming apps focused on this classic card game is Solitaire King offering paid tournaments where players can win real cash, as much as $100… Continue… The post Is Solitaire King Legit Or a Scam? (Honest Review!) appeared first on MoneyPantry.com.

This year, Christmas will be different – in ways I never imagined. Neither the twins or Gymnast will be home. While the girls are both nearby, they have their own homes and won’t likely be staying over. For the first time, the traditions we’ve built around having everyone gathered under one roof feel like they’re unraveling a bit. The crazy of Christmas morning chaos, the shared laughter, and the familiar rhythm of our holiday is shifting, leaving me wondering how to make this season special. Traditions Must Grow with Us As I have sat with this the last month or so, I’m reminded that traditions can be beautiful. But they’re also meant to grow with us. Maybe this year will open the door to new ways of celebrating – not as replacements but as additions to our story. Here are a few things I’m considering to bring warmth and meaning into a quieter, different kind of holiday: Embrace Simplicity and Quiet Moments With fewer people at home, there’s a quiet I’m both dreading and looking forward to. It’s an opportunity to slow down, to soak in the little things, and maybe start a tradition that I hadn’t thought of before. I’m thinking about bringing in moments that celebrate this new chapter. I haven’t been able to identify any that appeal just yet, which is a little frustrating. Stay Connected in New Ways Just because everyone isn’t here doesn’t mean they aren’t part of our Christmas. I’m planning to find moments to connect with each of the boys over our Thanksgiving together and then from afar. Whether it’s a video call while we open presents or sending each other little photos and memories from the day, staying close in spirit, if not in person, feels like a new tradition worth creating. Create Traditions for the Ones Who Are Here Now It might not be the boisterous gathering of years past, but it’s still family, and I’m holding onto that with gratitude. With the girls close by, there’s a chance to focus on creating new, more intimate memories together. Maybe this is the year we add something special just for us. Ideas? New Kind of Christmas This Christmas will be a different kind of holiday, with a bittersweet edge, yes, but also with room to rediscover what it means to gather, even if it’s in new ways. In a sense, traditions are less about what we do and more about who we do it with. This year, I’ll hold close to the memories of our past while embracing the chance to build something fresh, even if it looks different from the Christmases we’re used to. And who knows? Maybe in a few years, I’ll look back and realize this new season was a gift all its own. Have you gone through a season of transition as your kids spread their wings and fly? How did you maneuver the change in tradition? The post A New Kind of Christmas: Finding

Selling on Amazon using FBA is a great way to make money from retail arbitrage. Selling on Amazon lets you reach lots of potential customers and is a great way to start a small business. In this post we are going to explore how to start an Amazon FBA business on a tight budget. Understanding […] The post How to Start an Amazon FBA Business on a Tight Budget appeared first on Make Money Without […]

Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor. What’s in your TFSA? A simple question for today’s post…that I hope you’ll answer along with my reply! What’s in your TFSA? Recall if you were age 18 or older when our Government of Canada first introduced TFSAs (in 2009) and you were a Canadian resident throughout this time, had a SIN, plus you’ve never… Join the million dollar portfolio journey. The article What’s in your TFSA? is […]

Have you ever heard of a cold plunge?  Maybe you’ve seen those viral videos on YouTube. There will be dozens of folks all dressed up on a cold day (usually not dressed up enough for the weather). Then, all together, they jump into an icy lake as part of a local tradition. It’s fun to watch, but would you ever challenge yourself to do one?  Well, I do cold plunges, and they’re incredible! These days, […]