Should You Buy That Gift?

Need some help? Take a look at the flowchart. Mint.com did their best to explore the key questions that surround choosing gifts and hope it at least helps your decision-making process a bit easier. If anything, at least remember the message on the very top. Can’t afford it? Then don’t buy it. Happy holidays!

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The Gift Card Minefield: How To Get Your Money's Worth

The holiday season may seem far away, but if you’re like most people, by the time the urge (or necessity) to shop hits you, planning out and buying individual gifts for everyone on your list may not be a feasible, or at the very least pleasant, option. For many of us, that means taking a much too common shortcut: hitting the gift card stand.

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Mother's Day: By the Numbers

On Sunday, May 9, 2010, most American’s will honor their mothers. There are many ways to tell mom thanks, but most people do it with flowers, making Mother’s Day a very important day for the floral industry. In the US, the day ranks as the second highest gift-giving holiday, the busiest day of the year for many restaurants and a peak day for long distance calling. Here’s a look at Mother’s Day by the numbers.