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It’s the most anticipated shopping season of the year — and many people wait for months to score the best prices on a new smartphone, TV, speaker, watch or the latest high-tech gifts for loved ones.“The holidays are about creating memories, but you want to do it without breaking the bank or going into debt,” says Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, author of the New York Times bestselling book Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. “You can still embrace the spirit of the gifting season, connect…

The holidays are around the corner, and economic pressures are reshaping consumer behavior when it comes to shopping, buying gifts, and celebrating the season. In fact, a new survey from PayPal revealed 1 in 5 respondents are feeling anxious about holiday shopping this year. To help combat this anxiety, nearly half (49%) of people are planning to seek out promotions and deals as they shop for gifts1.Savvy shoppers know that one of the best ways to stretch a gifting budget and cross everyone off your…

Would you leave the front door of your home unlocked at night? Probably not.For the same reasons you secure the things most valuable inside your home, it has never been more important to lock down your online accounts. Whether it’s your bank account, 401(k), social media, email, or sensitive files stored in the cloud, it’s your responsibility to install the digital locks that will stop cybercriminals from stealing and profiting off your data.The keys to securing your accounts and data are stronger…

In our rapidly changing world, digital transactions are increasingly preferred, with more consumers opting for electronic payments, including contactless methods. Credit cards, a standard part of daily life, offer benefits to consumers while supporting small businesses. They serve as vital tools for managing costly expenses over time, addressing unforeseen financial needs, and establishing a positive credit history that can aid in securing loans for your first home or vehicle.Here are a few key reasons…

By Sarah Acton, Chief Marketing Officer at BILLOne of the best holiday gifts I have been given was a pair of earrings from a small women-owned shop near my home in Palo Alto, California. My husband gave them to me for Christmas many years ago, and every time I wear them, I am reminded of that wonderful feeling of opening them for the first time. The gift itself is small, but it holds such sentimental value to me because of who it came from, and also where it came from. Those earrings are one of a…

The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! As we enter the holiday season, many people are prepping their Christmas plans and travel arrangements.While it’s fun to go see family and friends, there are already plenty of costs that add up during this time of the year. The best gift of all is paying less for your travel. And thanks to credit card rewards, this is a possibility.Vacation costs can pile up with airfare, hotels, car rentals, and more, but you can alleviate some of these…