Category Archives: Saving
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Suggest Swapping Cash for Credit to Save on Gift Giving This Summer
June is a sneaky month. It holds no major holiday, no income tax payments, no back-to-school shopping, but somehow it always costs me an arm and a limb. Just as I’ve finished paying off my Christmas shopping damages, I get bombarded with graduations, bridal showers, weddings, Father’s Day and birthday after birthday (seriously, does everyone… Read More »
Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Find Ways to Save Cash as Gas Prices Grow
Some things never change. Despite the fact that oil was at a record low just six months ago, gas prices have begun their annual summer hike. And this year is poised to be a little more painful. Though today’s average national price of $2.68 a gallon is still lower than $4 a gallon peak we… Read More »
Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Urge Americans to Save More Money
The savings rate in America has soared to an average of 4 percent – for every $100 we receive, four bucks are being tucked away for the future. Think $4 doesn’t sound like much? Compared to the paltry 1 percent we were stashing just a couple years ago, we’ve quadrupled our savings. We’re starting to… Read More »
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Offer Tips for Saving Money This Summer
When I was a kid, the summertime blues meant not having enough to do. Now I realize it’s about having too much to do – and not enough money to do it with. June kicks off the season of vacations, barbecues, cranked air conditioners, movies and restaurant meals. And for many of us – particularly… Read More »
Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Find Ways to Save Money and Stop Spending Leaks
Parking tickets are on the rise in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. But that’s not the shocking part of the story. What’s surprising is that even though three-quarters of contested tickets get dismissed – and many of those tickets are proven to be errors – some people are still forking over ticket fees without… Read More »