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Protect Your Credit During the Holidays

The holiday season is here. Before you whip out that eggnog and gear up for…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: December 1, 2011 Tags: consumer education, consumer empowerment, consumer spending, credit, credit and debt, holiday spending, overspending, spending

Despite being in an economic downturn, the United States has always been known as a consumer nation. With the holiday season fast approaching and some major retailers opting to push their Black Friday business hours up a few hours, American spending expected to reach $465.6 billion in the fourth quarter.

Bundle took a look at spending data calculated by the US government, using anonymous and aggregated spending transactions that were tracked from March 20120 to March 2011, to come up with the top 100 cities for shopaholic citizens in the US. Based on the data the national average for monthly clothes spending comes out to be $142.08. Here are the top 10 shopaholic cities in the US, ranked by the highest average monthly spending.

10 Most Shopaholic Cities in the US

These 10 cities will likely top the holiday shopping list this year

Despite the economic downturn, America continues to be a consumer society where spending is at…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: November 10, 2011 Tags: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday shopping, shopaholic, shopping, Small Business Saturday, spending

What to Buy in June

Once summer winds down, you might begin to think about items you’ll buy to spruce…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: July 1, 2011 Tags: spending

A tip from a trusted friend or relative, a little monetary incentive or even just the location can usually steer consumers to their bank of choice. But one look at the fine print can have potential customers re-thinking their decision. While Capitol Hill has banks scrambling to make up new revenue sources, consumers are usually the ones slighted as new fees means less banking value for your buck. With the savings rate up 5.8% in January, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis—the highest since August—it’s important to make sure the financial institution you decide to do business with is giving you the best service. Here’s a checklist of questions you should always ask to ensure you’re getting the most out of a savings or checking account.

14 Questions to Ask Before Opening a Checking or Savings Account

Not all bank accounts are created equal. Mind your money with these essential questions

By Renita Burns

Posted: April 7, 2011 Tags: ATM, bank, checking, Dorethia Conner, fees, interest, savings, spending

Money Expert Q&A: A Financial Fast to Curb Unnecessary Spending

Insider tips on how to build and manage wealth

Money expert and author Michelle Singletary talks about how to approach a financial fast to…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: August 24, 2010 Tags: budget, budgeting, building wealth, fast, fasting, financial fitness, Money Expert Q&A, money management, saving, savings, spending, spending plan

Teens Don’t Understand the Importance of Budgeting A quarter of teens say they are unsure if they will be able to effectively budget their money during their lifetime, according to the results of a Junior Achievement/Allstate Foundation survey. Of the 22% who currently don’t use a budget, almost half admit they just aren’t interested in money management.

Talking Points: Interracial Marriage, Budgeting, Vacations

What people are discussing this month

A record 14.6% of all new marriages in the U.S. in 2008 were between people…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: August 1, 2010 Tags: budgeting, interracial marriage, marriage, saving, spending, Talking Points, vacation

Are You Tired of Living Cheap?

Tips on how to prevent extreme frugality from pushing you over the edge

Depressed and worn down by constantly watching your bank account, you might have rebelled by…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: July 9, 2010 Tags: budget, budgeting, consumer spending, overspending, spending, spending habits

Cutting Edge: 9 Tweeters for the Cost-Conscious

Twitter accounts sure to help you save a buck or two

I like to consider myself a connoisseur of “free.” Not just of free, but of…

By Renita Burns

Posted: May 12, 2010 Tags: bargain, consumer spending, cutting costs, Cutting Edge, cutting spending, free, giveaway, low cost, spending, spending habits, Twitter

End Your Comfortable Relationship With Debt

Financial freedom gives you real control over your life, but it comes at a price

In many cases, the biggest determiner of whether or not you achieve financial independence lies…

By Patricia Stallworth

Posted: May 10, 2010 Tags: credit card debt, debt, financial independence, investment, personal financing, Retirement, saving, saving money, savings rate, spending

Women & Money: Beware of Self-Defeating Behaviors

How you handle financial obstacles will determine whether or not you reach your final destination

There’s no doubt that on your journey to financial independence, you are going to run…

By Patricia Stallworth

Posted: April 12, 2010 Tags: borrowing, budget, financial goal, financial independence, financial planning, Investing, overspending, responsible spending, spending, spending habits, women and money