Are you going to be naughty or nice when it comes to spending during the upcoming holiday shopping season? A new poll shows that shoppers plan to splurge big time this year on such costs. The findings from Gallup last month indicates that Americans plan to spend an average of $906 this year on Christmas gifts, up from $785 in October 2016. The 2017 figure reflects the largest annualized gain in a decade or since 2007, the market research firm reports. More precisely, 34% plan

Recently, a friend reached out to me because she was overwhelmed. She had just gotten a new job she loved and the fresh start at the new place caused her to reflect on where she was financially. She thought she should have made “better” decisions with her money, should have more saved and overall should just be further along financially. She also felt like she was on a treadmill. She wasn’t really getting anywhere in her financial life. She wanted some tips that could get her

What kind of stocks are the best to start with a little money?--Tomaz The stock market is red hot: The Dow hit a record 23,000 points in October and it's up 18% so far this year. So you're not the only one who wants in on the action: More than half of Americans own stock. As long as you've already got enough emergency savings, investing a little extra cash in the market is a great way to start growing your money. "No amount is too small to get started," says LJPR Financial Ad

The House narrowly passed a GOP budget on Thursday. Speaker Paul Ryan expressed enthusiasm, while Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said it was "drawing a line in the sand" between the middle class and extremely wealthy. (Oct. 26) AP. Here's what you'll need to know -- with one big if. The IRS gives taxpayers a couple of months of lead time every year in telling taxpayers what the tax brackets will be for the coming year. Last year, there was a lot of uncertainty about whether the