With a 55-foot-tall Christmas tree, private “igloos,” hot chocolate, and ice skating galore, Bryant Park Winter Village is perhaps one of New York’s fanciest Christmas getaways. . Not to mention the holiday markets in Union Square and Grand Central. But if you still want to shop local and soak up some holiday cheer while avoiding …
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New York CNN — Despite high inflation and recession fears, the holiday shopping season seems to be off to a good start. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales were strong as Americans were lured by deep discounts. Although consumer spending is slowing, it remains surprisingly resilient. The problem, however, is that many Americans’ paychecks are …
Carlina Green has two credit cards, but she’s not touching either of them this holiday season. When shopping in stores and online, she relies on her debit card instead. “I like to spend within my means,” says Green, 24, who provides legal advice to low-income clients at a nonprofit law firm in San Francisco. “That …
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Image source: Getty Images Don’t end up overspending on the tricks of retailers. Key points Dave Ramsey warned of some common tricks retailers use to trick you into spending more during the holidays. You can avoid falling into this trap by knowing them in advance. Beware of psychological tricks like colors and smells that compel …
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Image source: Getty Images Bring the chocolate truffles (affordable). Key points Aldi has stores in 36 states and 90% of the items it sells are private label. Right now, Aldi has a great selection of holiday treats you can pick up at low prices. Look for cheese-stuffed olives, chocolate truffles, and gingerbread construction kits. My …
Image source: Getty Images If you’re a parent, you need to read this before you go holiday shopping. Key points The holiday season can be an expensive time, and that’s especially true for parents who tend to rush to give their kids the perfect vacation. Some tips from Dave Ramsey might help you avoid spending …
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A few charts I came across this week with some thoughts on each: The bear market accelerates the shift from active to passive: This trend has been in place for quite some time now but the bear market is accelerating things. This makes sense if you think about it in terms of a year of …
Image source: Getty Images Want to save on your holiday shopping? Of course you do. Key points Many of us are doing the majority of our holiday shopping right now. Take advantage of price match guarantees during the holiday season if you want to maximize your savings. Target’s Holiday Price Match Guarantee offers price matching …
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Apparently, all the media is beating the drum about the high costs of vacation-related goods and services. It is as it should be. After all, giving consumers an idea of what their holiday budget faces in December is very helpful, especially as the cost of goods rises in a highly inflationary economy. What is less …
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National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay discusses record Black Friday online sales and Cyber Monday expectations on “Varney & Co.” The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported on Tuesday that the holiday shopping season got off to a good start with a record 196.7 million Americans shopping in-store and online over the Thanksgiving weekend. Despite the …
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