Blog - Lending Bear

9 Ways to Teach Your Kids Financial Responsibility

It's never too early to help your kids learn how to be responsible with money. If you help your children follow these nine tips, you'll lay the groundwork for a life of financial success. Ditch the piggy bank and use...

March 5, 2019

7 Money-Saving Tips for the Winter Months

If you are like most people, you are getting your heavy blankets and warm clothes out of the closet to prepare for the months of winter. You are also likely checking your budget to make sure you have enough money...

January 13, 2019

How to Celebrate the Holidays Without Breaking the Bank

Saving money during the holidays may seem like an oxymoron. After all, it's the time of year when gifts -- and lots of them -- are expected. Entertaining can be costly, and there seems to be an event that calls...

December 6, 2018

The internet is a valuable tool for finding and applying to jobs, especially in the current job market. However, jobs that are posted online tend to be extremely competitive as they can be seen by hundreds or even thousands of...

November 30, 2018

8 Great Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget

Thanksgiving can be expensive if you're the host, and this is true whether the gathering is small or large. If you want to save money because finances are tight or if you just want to save more cash for holiday...

November 14, 2018

Black Friday shopping can net major savings for you and your family. Creating a strategic shopping plan for one of the year's biggest retail events can result in even bigger discounts on holiday gifts and big-ticket items. From establishing a...

November 7, 2018

It’s no secret that payday loans are popular. The Community Financial Services Association (https://www.cfsaa.com/get-the-facts) estimates that approximately 12 million households use short-term small-dollar “payday” loans annually. But if you’re looking for a payday loan, you should understand that not all...

September 26, 2018

With the cost of living steadily on the rise, it’s important for families to find extra sources of income. Being creative can give you a lot more financial freedom. Here are some easy ways to make money online. Learn How...

September 13, 2018

In most modern nations, your credit determines your future. In the end, it doesn't matter where you live: Governments and lenders love tracking people, and the way they use the data has real pros and cons for consumers. What do...

July 12, 2018

If your kids aren't home for the summer yet, you know they will be soon. Every mom loves her kids, but we know that there's only so many times you can hear them say, "I'm bored," and, "there's nothing to...

May 18, 2018