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Avoiding spending: It's all about timing.It's easy to get sidetracked when shopping, and that can lead to overspending. Avoid that trap by setting a time goal.
Want Black Friday deals? Try a little loyalty.Black Friday doesn't have to be a free for all. From early entry into sales to access to exclusive items, retailers are giving priority to their rewards members and card holders this holiday shopping season, on Black Friday and beyond. Here's a breakdown of which priority deals are worth it.
Six tips to get a seasonal job When it comes to quickly adding hundreds of thousands of workers to payrolls, nothing does the trick quite like the holidays. Companies will add hundreds of thousands of workers in the run-up to Christmas. Here are six tips to help you get one of those temporary jobs:
Stop wasting food: 5 stepsThe average family of four wastes over $1,000 per year on uneaten food. Here are ways to avoid throwing away your grocery money.
Chrysler recall involves airbags in 919,000 SUVsChrysler recall initiated because air bags can accidentally inflate. Last year, airbags in older Jeeps, Liberty SUVs inflated 215 times, causing 81 minor injuries, and prompting the Chrysler recall.
After Sandy, should gas stations have backup power?The power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy caused long lines at the gas pumps, prompting some to suggest legislation that would require gas stations to have backup power sources. Is that a good idea?
Fearing 'cliff,' investors finish brutal weekWall Street finished one of the worst weeks of the year Friday, pushing Washington to work out a deal to avoid the tax increases and government spending cuts.
The weekend money challenge: Can you go two days without spending a dime?Working to change your spending habits? Try going cold turkey and spending absolutely no money for a few days. It sounds impossible, but it's easier than you think, and the experience will dramatically alter how you think about your financial priorities.
Stock market has tumbled since Obama reelection. Are investors angry?The stock market has gone into a bit of a tailspin since the election. Wall Street's disappointment with the outcome will pass quickly, but concern about the 'fiscal cliff' is mounting.
How likely is another US recession?After a few years of mediocre growth, the probability of sliding back into a other recession is enough to cause some worry.
Spinach recall for Fresh Express. Are you affected?Spinach recall from Fresh Express involves 9-ounce bags in as many as 18 western US states due to possible contamination with salmonella. Customers affected by the spinach recall should throw the product away and call Fresh Express for a full refund.
The fiscal cliff isn't gradual, and it will matterSome financial bloggers argue that the fiscal cliff won't have much effect on the economy at all. But the actual impact of the fiscal cliff doesn't matter. What matters is the perception.
Obama talks 'fiscal cliff.' Why the urgency to reach deal sooner, not later?Speed is of the essence in dealing with the fiscal cliff, some economists warn. Delaying until late this year – or worse, 2013 – would mean a bigger hit to the US economy, and even a recession.
Latvia's economy comes roaring backLatvia's strong economic recovery continues, with GDP increasing 1.7 percent in the third quarter. And Latvia did it by reducing government and maintaining a fixed exchange rate.
Student loans rise, boosting consumer creditStudent loans and auto loans increased in September, boosting consumer borrowing to a record level. But while student loans were on the rise, consumers cut back on credit card borrowing.
Weakness in numbers: the case for shopping aloneShopping alone is convenient, casual and saves money, Hamm writes.
Will the Tea Party compromise?Tea Partiers may be more amenable to an agreement on tax revenues now that the electorate has signaled it doesn’t especially like what the Tea Party has been up to, Reich writes.
Stocks slide on Wall Street, extending sell-offThe potential for gridlock in Washington sent stocks spiraling downward for a second day straight Thursday. The Dow closed down 121 points, or nearly 1 percent.
Jobless claims drop by 8,000Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims declined by 8,000 to 355,000 claims from a revised 363,000 claims for the prior week.
Walmart Black Friday starts 8 p.m. Thanksgiving. Should you shop that early?Walmart is moving the start of its Black Friday sale up two hours, to 8 p.m. Walmart's early start could mean that Thanksgiving Day is poised to become a major shopping holiday in its own right.
