Blog

Smart Shopping: 5 Post Holiday Don’ts to Avoid

• Budget
• Shopping

• Holidays

The holiday shopping season is almost over, but there’s one more big spending rush on the day after Christmas, December 26th. You can snag some amazing post-holiday deals, similar to Black Friday, if you go shopping on the day after Christmas. Before you get caught up in the rush of the sales, read these five don’ts to avoid overspending and blowing your holiday budget.

Blog Icon 20Dec

5 Holiday Party Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

• "Apply Now"
• Budget
• "Installment Loans"

• Holidays

The holidays are the most festive time of the year, full of parties and gatherings with friends and family that leave our spirits feeling bright. Hosting a holiday party can be a lot of fun, and doesn’t necessarily have to cost a lot of money. Check out the 5 cheap, fun-packed holiday parties below for ideas on how you can be the host or hostess with the mostess this holiday season.

Blog Icon 13Dec

Spend Money on Unusual Gifts and Experiences This Year

• Budget
• Shopping

• Holidays

Science has proven that experiences bring far more happiness than traditional gifts. So instead of buying a material gift, break the mold this holiday season and give experiences to your friends and family. CreditBox has some great experiential gifts that your love ones will not forget.

Blog Icon 28Nov

Holiday Shopping on a Budget

• Budget
• Refer-A-Friend
• Shopping

• Holidays

During the holidays, we take great pleasure in thinking of others and buying them holiday gifts. Gift exchanging is a very old tradition that dates back thousands of years, springing from customs found in different faiths and cultures. We’ve carried this tradition through today, and the holiday shopping market is bigger than ever.

Blog Icon 15Nov

Winter Break: Money Saving Tips

• Budget
• "Tips and Tricks"
• Vacation

• Travel

Winter break is approaching and many young people will be traveling home to spend time with family or to get away to somewhere warm for a little while. Traveling at any time of year can be expensive, but during winter break, when everyone is trying to travel, prices can be at an all-time high. Using the tips in this article, you can save money on winter break travel so that you’ll have more to save or spend when you get there.

Blog Icon 7Nov

Last Minute Costume Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

• Budget
• "Installment Loans"
• "Save Money"

• Holidays

Did you procrastinate on putting together a Halloween costume?  Renting or buying an elaborate costume last minute can get expensive quickly. Don’t worry – we’ve got six costume ideas that you can put together from your own closet.

Blog Icon 25Oct

How to Build a Holiday Budget

• Bills
• Budget

• Holidays

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes lots of extra expenses for gifts, travel, dinners, and celebrations. Planning your budget for October, November, and December can seem like a daunting task, but when you follow the steps in this article, creating a Holiday budget and sticking to it will be easy. Your future self will thank you for taking the time now to plan for holiday expenses. 

Blog Icon 5Sep

Budget Hack: End of Summer Road Trip on the Cheap

• Budget
• Refer-A-Friend
• Vacation

• Travel

Nothing says summer like an epic, cross-country road trip with your closest friends or family. However, between fuel, attractions, and food, a road trip can get expensive, fast. With the simple tips in this article, you can still go on your summer road trip, but you’ll stay under budget and avoid paying for the trip for the rest of the year.

Blog Icon 10Aug

Budget Hack: Last Minute Ways to Make Ends Meet

• "Apply Now"
• Budget
• Refer-A-Friend
• "Tips and Tricks"

• Educational

The first of the month is just around the corner and you don’t have enough money to pay all of your bills. You need cash now. There’s nothing to be ashamed of; We’ve all been there at one time or another. Don’t panic yet – there are still a few tricks you can use to make some extra cash before your due dates are here. Some of these methods can even get you cash today.

Blog Icon 27Jun

Budget Hack: Grocery Shopping on the Cheap

• Bills
• Budget
• "Tips and Tricks"

• Finance

Grocery shopping is the most budget-friendly way to eat, and preparing food at home is much more cost-efficient than eating out, using a meal-prep service, or ordering in. Yet, buying groceries, especially healthy ones, can still get expensive when you’re on a tight budget. Try using these tricks to save a little extra money when you go grocery shopping

Blog Icon 3May