For Ryan Decker, surviving the holiday shopping season is all about planning ahead. In fact, if he sees a gift for one of his two young sons in March, he’ll go ahead and buy it, instead of rushing through his shopping list in December. “It eases the burden a lot,” he says, making his December …
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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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How to deal with the financial worries of the holidays Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze and mental health expert Dr. John Delony explain how not to feel guilty about spending less money on gifts this holiday season. Updated: 10:39 a.m. EST November 29, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript CHRISTINA: IT’S CYBER MONDAY. I HAVE ALREADY …
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How to deal with the financial worries of the holidays Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze and mental health expert Dr. John Delony explain how not to feel guilty about spending less money on gifts this holiday season. Updated: 10:39 a.m. EST November 29, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript CHRISTINA: IT’S CYBER MONDAY. I HAVE ALREADY …
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Young couple shopping online outdoors Getty When it comes to spending, the holidays tend to be our most vulnerable time of year, and businesses that want you to buy their goods and services know this. They will employ the most advanced psychological strategies to trick you into digging deep into your pockets. One of their …
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VERONA, Italy (AP) — Early-season revelers sipping mulled wine and shopping for holiday decorations packed the Verona Christmas Market for its inaugural weekend. But beyond the wooden market stalls, the Italian city has yet to decorate its granite-clad pedestrian streets with twinkling Christmas lights as officials debate the brightness of the season during an energy …
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NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers sought the best deals in stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start shopping for holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. Due to high prices for food, rent, gasoline and other necessities, many people were hesitant to spend unless there was …
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NEW YORK (AP) — While Black Friday will mark a return to typical holiday shopping habits, uncertainty remains. The US labor market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation is moderating. But high prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household expenses weighed on buyers. As a result, many are hesitant to spend unless …
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The Thanksgiving travel rush was back this year as people boarded planes in numbers not seen in years, putting inflation concerns aside to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two seasons. holidays marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and leisure, however, could disperse crowds and reduce the usual stress of …
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The Thanksgiving travel rush was back this year as people boarded planes in numbers not seen in years, putting inflation concerns aside to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two seasons. holidays marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and leisure, however, could disperse crowds and reduce the usual stress of …
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