Gabby Knows Back to School
The first day of school is right around the corner. So get ready for school supply lists and bus schedules! To help out with the cost of heading back to school, I'm giving away three gift cards to help you…
Access Your Last Minute Summer Vacation
Is it me, or did this summer pass in a flash? With a month left before the kids are back in school, and two months left in the summer season, there’s still time for you to invest in traveling with…
Tips for Tax Free Weekend
Tax Free Weekend is one of the best times of the year to buy clothing, shoes and school supplies, and I always try to take advantage of the discounts. Many stores are already running great back to school sales and…
Eating Out vs. Dining In
We’ve all been there. You’re trying to save money but you really don’t feel like cooking tonight. You want something quick and easy but you’d rather not go through the drive through. You’re trying to eat healthy but you really…
Beat the Heat This Summer
The scorching sun and humidity can be hard on our bodies, moods, and pocket books. Don’t let the rising summer temperatures get you down. Here are a few tips to keep cool this summer while the sun is out in…
What’s the Best Card to Use?
Think fast: what's the most recent financial decision you made? You likely won't have to think too far back.It's not the last account you opened, or the school loans you consolidated—it's something much simpler that's part of your daily routine.…
4th of July Treats!
With Independence Day right around the corner, I thought I'd share some of my favorite patriotic treat recipes! These make great desserts for 4th of July parties and barbeques! Fruit Pizza - This is one of my favorite go-to summer…
Conserving Energy
With all the heavy rainfall we've received recently, I noticed something peculiar. I realized my water and utility bills have been lower than usual. (Yay!) Here are a few reasons why:I'm not watering my lawn nearly as frequentlyI haven't washed my…
Boost Your Credit Score: 4 Myths Debunked
Credit scores are an area of personal finance that seem a lot more mysterious than they actually are. Many people believe that improving them is a matter of trial and error and, as a result, there's a lot of "credit…
Things to Buy in June
June has the more daylight hours than any other month; that's great news for all you bargain shoppers out there. It's time to get the best deals around! First, to take care of the man who first took care of…