Applying this rule is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says
Shoppers carry their purchases on Black Friday in New York City on November 29, 2024. Adam Gray | AFP | Getty Images When Bernadette Joy graduated with an MBA in …
Holiday spending
Searches soar as travelers look for discounts
First there was Black Friday — then Cyber Monday. Now deal-thirsty consumers have a reason to shop online one day longer. “Travel Tuesday” — the first Tuesday after the American …
Young people are doom spending. Here’s what it is and how to stop it
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Some young people are splashing out on luxuries like travel and designer clothes instead of saving, in a trend that’s being characterized as “doom …
The U.S. avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?
Grocery items are offered for sale at a supermarket on August 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Heading into 2023, the predictions were nearly unanimous: a …
Last-minute holiday shoppers face fraud risks. These 5 tips can help
Betsie Van der Meer | Getty If you’re a last-minute holiday shopper still checking off the remaining gifts on your list, beware: You could be putting yourself at risk for …
Canadian parents having ‘sleepless nights’ amid rising cost of living: poll – National
With 2023 ending, a new poll suggests Canadian parents are growing more fearful about what lies ahead, as life becomes less affordable. Their main sources of anxiety revolve around the …
‘Girl Math’ returns as shoppers navigate holiday shopping finances
Pedestrians walk through the festively decorated Burlington Arcade luxury shopping arcade in London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Inflation in UK shops has fallen to a 17-month low as …
The No. 1 way to combat buyer’s remorse
We’ve all snagged a Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Travel Tuesday deal and then been hit with a wave of buyer’s remorse. No matter how good a discount is, knowing …
Tips to help holiday shoppers save money and avoid debt this season
Aire Images | Moment | Getty Images Holiday shoppers won’t have to look far to find deals this season. While Covid-era supply chain strains have eased, consumer spending has declined, …
Across thousands of retailers, holiday shopping outlook is sluggish
A shopper in the seasonal aisle of a Target store on Black Friday in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. US retailers are bracing for a slower-than-normal Black …