Don't discount those convenience stores when you're looking for a discount, writes The New York Times. High prices may be guaranteed on certain items, but if you check out the coupons and learn... Read more on The New York Times »
You might be all shopped out by now, but there comes a time when everyone could use some (written) words of advice. So consider this list of books, compiled by The Buffalo News, which offer all... Read more on The Buffalo News »
From the mouths of babes...Read this article posted by Consumeraffairs.com to see how shopping savvy youngsters have become these days. They might have something to teach their buy-now crazed elders... Read more on Consumeraffairs.com »
For those of us who think there's a stigma attached to gently-used items as gifts, get over it! Hard economic times are forcing people to unload what they can't afford to keep, and WBNS 10-TV reports... Read more on WBNS 10-TV »
Who would've guessed? Among the big three package-delivery services, the U.S. Postal Service wins the contest for lowest cost. So as you finish wrapping up all those gifts, and now have to figure out how... Read more on WXIA »
Yet another report, this one from The Detroit News on the many ways consumers are downsizing this holiday season. Just remember, instead of gizmos and bling, think home-made, practical, thoughtful, Read more on The Detroit News »
As the recession rages on and joblessness mounts, the new frugality is taking many forms this holiday season. Paring that gift list and budgeting less are the obvious, but now, according to a report by... Read more on Zanesville Times Recorder »
Snagging a spot on your cousin's gift list this year may be as likely as landing an invite to the next White House state dinner. With all-things frugal making the rounds in this recession holiday season, Read more on The New York Times »
Don't be in such a rush to throw out last year's hot gadget. Here's what Slate has to say about consumerism, circa 2009: Save yourself some money, help save the environment, and spread the joy of... Read more on Slate »
Hot products in every category are flying off the shelves this holiday season, reports the Houston Chronicle. What do all these items have in common? Rock bottom prices. No surprises there. Read more on Houston Chronicle »
Just in case you're fretting about missing out on the Zhu Zhu Pet craze, The Christian Science Monitor has come up with a list of websites and strategies that can help you snare this season's hot, Read more on The Christian Science Monitor »
Are you paralyzed at the size of your holiday shopping list, the projected cost of all those gifts, and the limited budget you've got to work with? Here are some nifty easy to produce money-saving ideas, Read more on Woman's Day »
Pulling a name out of a hat for a Secret Santa gift swap is so passé. Several online retailers and dedicated websites now help you manage that anonymous and money-saving gift exchange. Learn all about... Read more on The New York Times »
Store traffic is up this holiday season but spending is down. A story in The Arizona Republic reports on what's shaping up to be a ho-hum year for retailers, when shoppers continue to grab for the... Read more on The Arizona Republic »
Retailers are getting wise to your crafty holiday shopping strategy. So instead of waiting for last-minute near-giveaway prices, The Wall Street Journal is telling shoppers those deals just won't... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
Yet another app for Black Friday that clues you in to the great deals from several dozen vendors. Deal Catcher is the source of this shopping wonder, writes The New York Times, which lets you search... Read more on The New York Times »
Woe is me. How can I make sure that holiday gift for Granny gets there on time without pushing me over my spending limit? Well, Abc15.com tested three options -- UPS, FedEx, and US Postal Service... Read more on Abc15.com »
Sorting the wheat from the chaff is always a chore. So this year CNET has done all the hard work: finding the best consumer electronics deals for that over-hyped Black Friday. Read more on cnet »
Necessary practicality is the name of the game this shopping season. The lingering recession and a shift in consumer habits means spending on what you need rather than merely what you want, says Bloomberg.com. Read more on Bloomberg »
Last year's hot video game may be this year's great bargain. Or so says CNET, which has a list of picks that were released well before the 2009 holiday season but are definitely worth adding to... Read more on CNET »
The Washington Post built a very cool Twitter aggregation tool to help consumers prepare for their shopping D-Day. The tool features the various Black Friday deals retailers are posting and updating... Read more »
You can't say you didn't know, now that Gizmodo has published a list of Black Friday deals on those all-important consumer electronics. Read more on Gizmodo »
Not to be outdone, car/truck/SUV dealers are joining the Black Friday fray. According to CNN Money, you're liable to negotiate a bigger-than-usual discount on that special day. It's a tough choice: Read more on CNN Money »
It's hard to keep all the holes plugged before the biggest shopping day of the year. ZDNet is reporting rumors that Apple's got some huge one-day discounts in the offing. Is it for real? Read more on ZDNet »
If you're heart is set on consumer electronics gifts this year, thank Digitaltrends.com for doing your homework. The site has pulled together a list of some great buys. Don't leave home without... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »
Target's aim with its Black Friday specials misses the iPhone bullseye but comes a bit closer with the iPod touch. You'll find some good deals, but not too many of them. Artoftheiphone.com has the... Read more on artoftheiphone.com »
Cash is back this holiday season. And we all know what that means: you can't spend more than you've got in your pocket. NJBIZ.com reports consumers will forego credit in favor of the green stuff... Read more on NJBIZ.com »
Office Depot is now in the Black Friday game. CrunchGear.com provides what seems like a never-ending list of all the items on sale. With so many cheap buys, how do you choose? Read more on CrunchGear.com »
How many stores can you get to in one day? That's the Black Friday challenge, as more and more retailers announce fantabulous discounts on all manner of goodies. CNN Money reports that Target is... Read more on CNN Money »
Let all those frantic shoppers duke it out at the stores. Shop online with Cheapism.com instead and save yourself from the lines, the mayhem, the competition. With the Cheapism holiday gift guide, you'll... Read more on Cheapism Gift Guide »
The kickoff to holiday shopping keeps getting earlier and earlier. Consumers have been prowling the web for weeks, searching for the best deals as Black Friday approaches. And this year, reports Thesunnews.com, Read more on Thesunnews.com »
Got a snowboarder in your family or social network? Forget all that high-priced gear you might be tempted to buy this holiday season. Go cheap. Romow.com has some gift ideas that won't leave you... Read more on romow.com »
If you think buying presents is costly, get a load of this...According to a report in WalletPop, the time you spend researching and shopping for that perfect gift, not to mention the cost of gas, Read more on Wallet Pop »
Maybe thrifty shopping is something you've been forced into and you fall asleep with memories of the Macy's vault in your mind, or you feel you deserve a fancy name-brand reward for your years of penny... Read more on The New York Times »
Electronic companies, who were accustomed to making big bucks with very expensive must-have products that hit the market just in time for the holiday season, are rethinking their strategy to appeal to... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
No need to raise your debt level any higher for Mother's Day this year. A few money-saving gift ideas are yours for the taking from ABC11.com. Read more on ABC11.com »
"If your Mother’s Day budget is tight, but you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, Ellie Kay, a mother of seven and author of “Living Rich for Less,” offers these tips: Give Mom Her Own Facebook Page: Read more on Times Union »
"Starting today, the toy giant is introducing $1-$2-$3 Fun! shops in the front of its stores to help parents provide affordable fun for their children. Since the holiday season, several toy makers and... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
