What the new tariffs will mean for consumers
Recently, I wrote about what prices might go up due to the tariffs President Trump is imposing. Among them are […]
Bargains
Be sure to compare prices when shopping
It’s a consumer financial technique I recommend all the time on my blog and in my weekly newsletter: compare prices.
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Happy New Year. It’s going to be a challenging year for consumers, but with continuing research and action, we’ll make
What to buy and not buy in January 2025
It’s that time of year. Many people are familiar with after Christmas sales and January white sales. On Monday, I
Top tips for returning your holiday gifts
Today’s the day. Tomorrow, too. Hopefully, you followed my advice and kept your receipts for your holiday purchases. It’s likely
Facts and figures for the 2024 holidays
It’s that time of year again. Stores are bustling with shoppers, delivery drivers are pulling up daily, and people
Keep looking for deals throughout December
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but the deals don’t stop in December. December has plenty of
Do’s and Don’ts for Cyber Monday shopping
After Black Friday, Cyber Monday is the second most popular day, attracting 39 percent, 72.3 million, of those planning to
Do you shop on Small Business Saturday?
In my family, we get started on our holiday shopping after Thanksgiving. My daughter’s family in Sacramento has a big