What to buy and not buy in February 2025
February is a good month to look for winter clothing on sale. One example is evening dresses. If one of […]
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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
Facts and figures for Thanksgiving 2024
With Thanksgiving coming up Thursday, all kinds of Thanksgiving memories are flooding my mind. After my dad passed away,
41% of Black Friday savings offer no savings, personal finance website says
With 31 percent of American consumers planning to spend less during the 2024 holiday season compared to 2023, WalletHub, a
Get your holiday list ready for possible good prices in October
These days, October is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Make your list and start comparing prices. You may
‘Beattlejuice Beetlejuice’ and other hits from last weekend: Please, movie industry, give us something better than this
Unfortunately, the movie industry’s emphasis on violent movies is continuing. I’ve written for years about how there’s too much violence
Start researching in August for items you plan to buy, but it may pay to wait until Labor Day sales
August marks the beginning of the end of summer, as well as a new school year for many people. Because
What to buy and not buy during July 2024
As with most holidays, you’ll find worthwhile deals around July Fourth. Sales have already begun, so start comparing prices. As always, you’ll avoid “marked way up and marked way down” if you check out prices. July Fourth sales usually continue until about a week after the holiday. Here are some items that are likely to be marked down:
Had a frustrating experience getting an item repaired? Let the FTC know what happened
When trying to get a product fixed, you might have had a big problem. The Federal Trade Commission wants to hear what happened if you recently tried to get a product repaired. The FTC has set up a link for warranty or repair stories. It’s interested in learning about experiences across a range of products – from cars, kitchen appliances, and cell phones to grills and generators.