GUEST BLOGGER: LIZ VANCE

If you are a big Black Friday shopper, you KNOW it takes more than just showing up at a store to make the most of it. Preparation is a big part of finding the best deals. The same is true about your budget. Make a plan so you can end your day feeling like you've conquered Black Friday rather than it's conquered you!  Check out this step-by-step guide on how to prepare financially for Black Friday.

GUEST BLOGGER: ADRIE ROBERTS

The holiday hustle and bustle will soon be upon us. It can be a stressful time, but it’s important to keep it in perspective and remember why we go to all the effort. Author Donald E. Westlake said, “As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.”
With that in mind, here are 10 tips for budgeting for gifts and events for those we care about.

GUEST BLOGGER: LIZ VANCE

Hey there! My name is Elizabeth but you can call me Liz! This is my first blog post for Utah Money Moms and I’m excited to be here! I have a background in Family Finance and have recently joined the Utah Money Moms team. I love ice cream, Harry Potter, and the time of day when the sun is low and everything is golden! Hopefully some of the stuff I share on Utah Money Moms is interesting and helpful to you!
My husband and I just moved to Holladay and are excited for all the things our new area has to offer! I started doing some research for free or inexpensive things to do around here, so I thought I’d share some of my findings! I’m always tempted to spend money on fun stuff all summer long, but there are lots of things that don’t require much or any money! I found most of these things after a few minutes on Google. So, if you don’t live near Salt Lake, jump on Google and find some fun things to do near you. Let me know what you find! 

GUEST BLOGGER: ELIZABETH DAVIS

Holidays (ALL of them, birthdays, anniversaries, religious holidays, valentine's day, etc.) can be a wonderful time of traditions and togetherness, increased expressions of love and gratitude, service, and charitable giving. However, the additional social events, and expectations of the holidays, including gift giving, can create stress, anxiety and increase depression. Some of this increased stress and depression has been linked with financial stress (Renter, 2015). Here are three helpful tips for avoiding financial stress during holidays.

AMANDA CHRISTENSEN

MONEY MONDAY! Today let's talk extended warranties. Understanding how extended warranties work an help us become more consumer savvy as we're making holiday purchases. Click above to watch my short video explaining the basics.