How to Keep Holiday Spending on Budget


There is such a thing as being too generous, especially during the holidays. In 2019, Americans budgeted, on average, $846 for gifts. That can be a tough bill to face come January, especially after the lasting financial effects of these unprecedented last few years. Here are some holiday spending tips to help get you through […]

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5 Strategies for Keeping Credit Card Balances in Check


Pre-Pandemic, credit card debt was a household stress point for many of us.  However, since March 2020 many people have learned to live within their means and reduce monthly credit card payment amounts by maintaining manageable balance levels.  One would think credit card companies would reward us by significantly lowering interest rates, but that is […]

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5 Pandemic Credit Card Habits to Carry Forward


By: Erin El Issa The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on consumer finances has led many Americans to rethink their money habits. For example, according to NerdWallet’s annual Consumer Credit Card Report, 19% of credit card holders say card issuers cut their credit limits during the pandemic — and almost all of those people (93%) say their […]

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6 COVID-19 Budgeting Tips for Motion Picture Industry Members


We’ve been talking a lot about acceptance recently. Accepting the current situation. Accepting the pandemic. Adopting a “coping mindset.” This mentality makes us more proactive, not reactive, especially when it comes to our finances.  With the “new normal” likely to be with us for some time, we need a new approach to our finances. We should accept […]

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