Facts and figures for the 2009 holiday season
Consumer retail sales during the holiday season are expected to decline 1 percent this year to $437.6 billion. This number […]
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Top 10 tips for a great holiday season
How are your holiday preparations coming along? Here are 10 tips to help you if you still need some
What you should know before you buy a gift card
When you’re at a loss about buying a gift for a partner, friend, or relative, a gift card seems like
Giving to others on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a time of love and joy, when we gather with family and friends to give thanks for our
What were the best and worst consumer experiences you had this week?
Recently, I launched a best and worst consumer experience feature on Unlocking The Power of Your Money. I think looking
Cities where you’re most and least likely to find a job
Are you having difficulty finding a job in your city? Indeed, a job search Web site, offers this ranking
What to buy a baby boomer dad for Father’s Day
About 17 million baby boomers are fathers. I e-mailed six boomer dads and asked what they’d like to receive for
Who are our nation’s dads? Facts and figures on dads on Father’s Day
Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., conceived the idea of Father’s Day while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in
What to buy a baby boomer mom for Mother’s Day
About 35 million baby boomers are mothers. What kind of gifts do baby boomers like to receive on Mother’s Day?