Category Archives: Consumer Spending
Atlanta Consumers Encouraged to Shop Local and Save Money Today
They say home is where the heart is – maybe it’s time to put our money there, too. At least, that’s the theory behind Small Business Saturday. Never mind that the campaign, which starts today, is backed by credit giant American Express – who happens to be offering an incentive in the form of $25… Read More »
How Atlanta Families Can Give Thanks for Saving Money This Thanksgiving
What’s your perfect Thanksgiving? Is it hanging out with family and friends and having your fill of turkey, stuffing and Grandma’s famous candied yams? Or is it plotting your Black Friday shopping spree? Americans are increasingly choosing the latter, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. For the first time, many big box stores aren’t even waiting until… Read More »
How Chicago Families Can Save Money By Relaxing On Thanksgiving
What’s the easiest way to save money this holiday season? It might be as simple as treating the holidays like, well, holidays – and you can start today. Think about it. Today was once a day to spend with loved ones, giving thanks for food and family. Just like Christmas was once a time to… Read More »
More Chicago Consumers Choosing Layaway Over Credit Card Debt This Year
Maybe it’s our fascination with Mad Men. Maybe we’re longing for a simpler time. Or perhaps we finally realized the cost of credit card debt. Whatever the reason, statistics show that more Americans are buying the things on our holiday shopping lists with a retro form of payment known as layaway. And we might be… Read More »
Atlanta Consumers Turn to Layaway to Avoid Holiday Shopping Debt
There’s a reason that our grandparents weren’t thousands of dollars in credit card debt – and now there’s a way we can follow in their footsteps. Most of our financial problems today stem from our tendency to spend money before we have it, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. Grandma and Grandpa, on the other hand, knew… Read More »