What Kind of Shopper Are You?
Litter Lady l May 01, 2012 l 0 Comments 
Are you a sucker for sales or seasonal displays? Does the urgency of daily deals make you buckle under the pressure? According to Dinks Finance, everyone has a spending personality that often becomes their financial Achilles’ heel, preventing them from reaching savings goals or getting out of debt.
5 Truths About the Science of Shopping
Shopaholic l April 18, 2012 l 0 Comments 
Whenever you walk into a store, you’re surrounded by billions of dollars of science—the science of selling to be precise. Companies spend beaucoup bucks to discover why you buy what you buy, what attracts you, and, at a most basic level, how to get you to spend more. So how do you arm yourself against this scientifically pointed assault? Awareness.
How Often Do You Test Your Luck with the Lottery?
Gadget Guy l April 11, 2012 l 0 Comments 
At the end of March, Americans spent nearly $1.5 billion on Mega Millions lottery tickets, in hopes of winning the record-breaking payout. The lottery craze brought out all sorts of Spendsters, from first-time ticket buyers to daily lottery deal seekers. And it prompted us to wonder…
Impossible Odds: How the Lottery Is a Bad Investment
Gadget Guy l March 30, 2012 l 0 Comments
Are you feeling lucky? Do you see those billboards on the side of the road that list the lottery jackpot and think, “That money could be mine?” Well, you’re not alone, because everyone who plays the lottery thinks they’re going to be that special ticket holder. But the truth is you’re more likely to get struck by lightning than you are to win millions gambling your money on the lotto.
What’s Your Biggest Friends and Money Pet Peeve?
Entertainment Junkie l March 28, 2012 l 0 Comments 
Earlier this month, we clued you in on six tips for managing money-toxic friends. And it made us wonder…
Managing Money-Toxic Friends: How to Keep Your Buddies From Messing Up Your Budget
Entertainment Junkie l March 13, 2012 l 0 Comments
Going to a concert, movie, or out shopping all are typically done with a friend in tow, but have you ever stopped to consider that your friends might be one reason your money seems to disappear? Maybe your friends have more money than you and don’t understand the concept of a tight budget, or perhaps they use their credit cards like they don’t have a limit. Whatever the case, the bottom line is you don’t have the money to spend like they do, yet you find them encouraging your spending sprees.
