Merry Christmas to all
I’m having a great Christmas Day. Last night, we had a terrific Christmas Eve dinner of roast beef with all […]
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Facts and figures for the holiday season this year
The holidays are upon us. What are consumers up to in 2016? Spending Consumers plan to spend an average of
After Christmas sales are starting as early as Dec. 20
In 2012, "After Christmas" sales started appearing on Christmas Eve. The sales have steadily crept back since then, according to
Baby boomer bloggers write about the past, present, and future
It’s the holiday season, and baby boomer bloggers looking back, dealing with today’s challenges, and planning ahead. The past Tom
What to buy and not buy in December
December is the month when most people do a lot of shopping. DealNews.com has looked through its archives from years
Trouble in toyland: Watch out for hazardous toys when you shop
Some toys that have been recalled for lead, powerful magnets, or other hazards may still be available for sale in
Giving Tuesday: Make sure charities are effective and watch out for scams
With so much holiday spending and hype, several charities started Giving Tuesday to follow the shopping weekend after Thanksgiving –
Good boomer reading
If you’re tired of election coverage, there’s good news. Election Day, Nov. 8, is tomorrow. In Washington state, everyone votes
Be sure to keep track of your gift cards and use them
For the last six months, I’ve been really busy. Things are settling down a bit, so I decided to check