Stretching Your Dollar: Budgeting for Holiday Gift Shopping
A common occurrence around the holidays is overspending and avoidable debt. This year we want to help you navigate budgeting so you can avoid carrying even more debt into the new year. David Peters, financial advisor and founder of David Peters Financial Group, joined 'Stretching Your Dollar' to talk about knowing when and when not to act on seemingly great shopping deals, how detail your budgeting plan and small household versus large household budgeting.
It's a benefit to have a 401k plan with your employer but it can also be stressful to decide how to best allocate your contributions. Michele Schneider, partner and director of trading research and education with MarketGauge.com, joined Cheddar News to explain which markets are best to invest in, depending on your age demographic.
There is no specific formula or playbook for handling money with your spouse. Is it any different with a second marriage? Kelli Smith, director of financial planning with Edelman Financial Engines, joined Cheddar News to discuss what approach to take with finances with a new partner.
