It’s been well reported that this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday shattered all shopping records. An estimated $52.4 billion dollars was gleefully shelled out on flat screens, video games and a bazillion pairs of fuzzy socks during the 4-day …
Ah, Black Friday. It’s the one day of the year when otherwise sane people wake up horrifically early to schlep across town to large box stores. They wait in around-the-block lines, lukewarm coffee in hand and early-bird jockey elbows at …
It used to be that dressing up for Halloween consisted of poking two eyeholes in a white sheet, draping it over your head and annoying friends, family and neighbors alike with obnoxious ghostly sounds. But those ghoulish days are over. …
There’s been a lot of hubbub lately about the absurdity of retailers pushing the holiday season well before the first leaf even begins to turn brown. Holiday wares are already filling the aisles at Costco, and by the end of …
OK, it’s not March 32nd. Everyone knows there are only 30 days in March, right? Huh? OK OK, Happy April Fools Day! We know. You get it. We just wanted to have a little fun with you today, one of …
Christine G., Savings Advocate My 5-year-old was concerned that Santa wouldn’t know what to get her this year, since she hadn’t yet mailed the “list.” So I handed her a ginormous toy catalog and told her to circle a few …
OK. Who hasn’t purchased a gift card for a friend, family member, or when you’re running late for a holiday party and need a last-minute gift? Been there, bought that, right? And as the holiday shopping season kicks into high …
Ah, yes, the fine art of regifting. A moral quandary or shrewd shopping? Still up for debate, sure, but it’s not totally déclassé. After all, even Jackie Onassis regifted: As an anniversary present, she gave her 2nd husband a watch …
