Monday, May 20 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:00:45 GMT
Last week, police responded to two separate complaints of strange acting raccoons in the town of Hanover, N.H.Police say both raccoons tested positive for rabies. Both of the raccoons had come in contactMore >>
Last week, police responded to two separate complaints of strange acting raccoons in the town of Hanover, N.H.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:25:45 GMT
The 26th annual Joe's Pond Ice Out contest has wrapped up and the winner has collected his cash. Gary Clark of Barre, Vt. won the contest. The ice gave way at 8:46 a.m. on April 26th, just two minutesMore >>
The 26th annual Joe's Pond Ice Out contest has wrapped up and the winner has collected his cash.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:23:02 GMT
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones? One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you! Starting Thursday, "EfficiencyMore >>
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones. One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you!More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:59:23 GMT
A South Burlington student is being honored for his work. Neel Desai is a senior. He started a non-profit organization that provides free classes in basic computer skills to residents in the community.More >>
A South Burlington student is being honored for his work.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:49 GMT
Police say they caught the person who stole a school bus from the Newport City Elementary School and crashed the bus in Holland, Vt. Friday.22-year-old Adam Page, of Newport, Vt., is facing various charges.More >>
Police say they caught the person who stole a school bus from the Newport City Elementary School and crashed the bus in Holland, Vt. Friday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:15 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:15:54 GMT
Police have released the name of the passenger who was killed in a crash on Vermont Route 122 in Lyndon, Vt. Saturday.Police say the passenger was Eleanor Machell, 85, of Lyndonville, Vt.The driver, 76-year-oldMore >>
Police have released the name of the passenger who was killed in a crash on Vermont Route 122 in Lyndon, Vt. Saturday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:52:16 GMT
Starting Monday, expect to see police out in full force. It's the kickoff to the National "Click It or Ticket" campaign. Police say they're going to focus on areas where crashes are known to happen. SoMore >>
Starting Monday, expect to see police out in full force. It's the kickoff to the National "Click It or Ticket" campaign.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:17:58 GMT
A firearm was displayed after a fight on Church Street in Burlington, Vt. late Sunday night. Police say two men were involved. One of the men hit a woman and then pulled the gun out.The gun was never pointedMore >>
A firearm was displayed after a fight on Church Street in Burlington, Vt. late Sunday night.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:58:14 GMT
Vermont's only pharmacy school graduated its first class Sunday in a ceremony at the Champlain Valley Expo. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduated 74 students who say they areMore >>
Vermont's only pharmacy school graduated its first class Sunday in a ceremony at the Champlain Valley Expo. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduated 74 students who say they are excited to pave the way for those to come.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:26:46 GMT
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology. Echo's new Action Lab features hands-on exhibits to teach visitors aboutMore >>
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology.More >>
COLCHESTER, Vt. -
You might experience more success putting together a spending plan, rather than a budget this Black Friday.
Financial advisors say shoppers should think of a budget like a diet.
They feel restricted in what they can and can't do, whereas a spending plan allows them to feel more in control.
A local advisor gives this advice, when creating your holiday spending plan, decide a total amount that you can spend then plan on only spending 80% of that.
This way, you can use the extra 20% for the unexpected.
Also, don't hit up the stores on an empty stomach.
"If you eat a good breakfast then you are more likely to make good decisions. And, also to take frequent breaks. Stop what you're doing to reset, recalibrate yourself and tally up what you spent so far," Rebecca Walsh, of Pathway Financial Advisors, said.
If you're planning involves a strict amount that you can spend, you might consider using cash. Otherwise, using credit is fine as long as long as you keep track.
