Labor Day these days is all about trips, barbecues, ballgames, and shopping.
This year, 64 percent of Americans will celebrate Labor Day, nearly 200 million plan to barbecue over Labor Day weekend, and thousands will pack college football stadiums.
Millions of people also will be shopping during the holiday weekend, which has some of the best deals of the year. Look for sales on summer gear, large appliances, outdoor furniture, back-to-school items, Apple products, and more. Be sure to compare prices to get the best deal.
Labor Day hasn’t always been about this kind of fun and entertainment. The holiday goes back to 1880s New York City, where rival union leaders joined forces in the streets to protest unfair labor practices.
For details on how Labor Day is celebrated this year, WalletHub, a personal finance website, offers the following information:
Whatever your plans, I hope your Labor Day celebration is great this year.
