A record $6.59 billion was spent on Cyber Monday this year, making it the biggest online shopping day in history. Now, the flurry of packages will be hitting porches, and, with that comes scheming thieves looking to abscond with the deliveries. It’s tough to say just how many doorstep thefts happen each year because police …
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It’s easy to spend a ton of money on holiday gifts. In addition to family and friends, there are usually a handful of others, like, your co-workers, neighbors, or kids’ teachers, that you want to show your appreciation for without blowing all of your cash. Those instances, when you might not know the person well but …
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When we were in the thick of a recession in 2009, I was working as a newspaper reporter. News cycles were filled with stories about foreclosures, businesses shuttering and mass layoffs. When December rolled around, I remember being tasked to write a story about how to prevent the brutal economy from throwing a Grinch into …
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If you already set out to buy a Christmas tree this year, you might have found it difficult to track one down. Or, if you did find the perfect tree, it might have cost more than you remember paying in years past. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. It turns out there’s a …
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You have read all of the gift guides. You have browsed, researched and read reviews. You have listened for dropped hints and asked parents, children and significant others for ideas, but you still do not know what to get for that particularly tricky person on your list. Stop stressing and go for the presents that …
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Although it is obviously more fun to give a gift all wrapped up in holiday paper and ribbons, let’s be honest, all anyone really wants is money or gift cards. Sure, it might seem boring to you, but it’s guaranteed to make whoever is getting the gift pretty darn happy. And now, just in time …
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Why wait until Thursday or Friday to get your Black Friday shopping done? Kohl’s has its Black Friday deals available right now! The deals are available online through Friday OR in stores starting at 5 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving. Plus, you can score free shipping on orders over $50 AND an extra 15 percent …
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Take your time chowing down on turkey and stuffing this year, because there won’t be nearly as many Thanksgiving Day shopping opportunities as in previous years. The savviest Black Friday shoppers used to stand in line for hours right after the dishes were dry and the leftovers were packed in the fridge, but more retailers …
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KitchenAid stand mixers are classic, beautiful, functional—and super expensive. As much as many of us would love to style our kitchen counters with a classic red or trendy copper mixer, paying between $199 and $300 for one may not be a reality this holiday season. Amazon But if you’re still interested in making cookies, bread and …
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Black Friday sales save you money, but just how far will your dollars really go? We crunched the numbers to find out. Here are some of the ways you could spend your Black Friday budget this Nov. 24 (but keep in mind that many deals actually begin on Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day). What Could $50 …