Well, we're less than a week out from Thanksgiving—which means that the 2017 holiday season is officially upon us now. Even though Starbucks already released its iconic holiday cups and the mall has already decked the halls with boughs of holly (see what we did there?), let's not forget to give thanks for and with our friends and loved ones next Thursday.
And once you're done gorging on turkey, football, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (or, let's be honest—even before all that), feel free to peruse the latest and greatest we've got for you on The Dime. First up: five tips to get you started on saving toward that end goal—whether it's an emergency fund, a down payment on a home, or even next month's holiday gifts.
Speaking of the holidays, we're also coming to the table this week with some delicious recipes and ideas that'll take your next party to a whole other level—at least as far as adult bevvies are concerned. Don't worry: we've even got something to win over the Grinch in the group (hey, everybody's got one).
Are you a diehard Dimer? If so, we'd love for you to pass us along to your friends and family (dogs and grandmas included). We also love hearing from our readers, so hit us up on Facebook and Twitter if you've got something to share. (C'mon...you know you want to.)
This week on The Dime:
Stop Slaving and Start Saving: 5 Simple Ways to Start Saving Today
Winter Cocktail Ideas for Your Holiday Party
Interesting stuff from around the web:
New & Interesting:
17 Thanksgiving Conversation Topics That Aren't About Politics via HuffPost
Your absolutely foolproof guide to Black Friday via Mashable
Millennial Power:
Why the World Needs Millennials to Lead via HuffPost
More Millennials Decline Home Ownership via BuilderMoney:
Money worries? 5 financial rules to live by via USA Today
A Conversation With Gene Simmons About Power and Money via Time