One of the more interesting places that you can use to create and manage savings goals is SmartyPig. The site allows you to set up separate accounts that you can label for different purposes. These accounts then earn interest, allowing you to have your money work for you while you minutely track progress toward your savings goals. Today, SmartyPig is announcing the introduction of a 12% cash boost program. Here is what a press release from SmartyPig announces about how the program works, and the possibilities:
Now, when customers meet their savings goal they can realize up to 12% in cash …read more

It’s time to start your holiday shopping — if you haven’t already. While you might not be able to get a gift card for your significant other (unless it’s to a romantic restaurant or for a massage), you can get gift cards for the other people on your list. And if you are looking for a great deal on your gift card, a new site, Gift Card Granny, can help you find discount gift cards.
Discount gift cards usually have balances that aren’t being used available for less than the value of the card. Sometimes stores offer gift cards for less …read more

Hard for me to believe that the holidays are already here. For northeast Ohio, the weather is a bit off.  No snow, no snow drifts (at least on the west side of the river), just wet pavement coated with a light sprinkling of rain.  I’m sure that’s bound to change very soon.  The only thing that can be guaranteed at this point are the grey days that dominate this time of year. But even the grey clouds make a nice backdrop for the holiday lights and candles I see lighting many windows and porches.
Still have lots to do to prepare …read more