(ARA) – Just like clockwork, after indulging with family and friends on Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season was off and running, with eager gift seekers lining up and clicking through for Black Friday and Cyber Monday finds. But as the holidays inch closer, the seasonal spending spectacular can start to take its toll. The stress [...]

(ARA) – ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but for most Americans, it’s also the season to shop. While the items on your shopping list are sure to make gift recipients happy, being mindful about financial stress and maintaining good credit should remain top-of-mind. Going overboard on holiday purchases is all too easy when you’re [...]

(NC)—Trying to find the perfect holiday gift for a friend or family member in a far off place can be difficult. However, ensuring that it arrives on time and in one piece shouldn’t be. “To ensure holiday packages arrive on time, it is important that shippers follow some basic tips when preparing to ship their [...]

(ARA) – Do you find yourself in the last-minute-gift-buying category this year? Maybe time got away from you, or you just don’t know what to get for the gift recipients on your list. Even though the clock is ticking, the good news is there’s still time to find great gifts with special deals attached. Shopping [...]

(ARA) – Finding a perfect gift doesn’t always mean spending a ton of cash. Whether it’s a handy gadget, a fashion accessory or a day’s worth of spa-quality pampering, the following gift ideas for women are all available for $50 or less. An MP3 player for musical enjoyment A workout partner, a travel companion, a [...]

(NC)—The growing popularity of charitable gift catalogues proves Canadians are thinking twice about traditional holiday gifts like expensive clothing and décor items that will just add clutter; opting instead to value “what matters most”—experiences, memories, and connecting with friends and family. And although the reasons for charitable shopping are as varied as Canadians themselves, the [...]

(ARA) – When it comes to the use of credit to fund holiday shopping, people tend to fall into two extremes of thought. Some believe in a cash-only approach to holiday spending, while others think it’s impossible to get through the holidays without maxing out their credit cards. For most, the approach that allows you [...]

I have a very important man in my life, my husband, who I shall be shopping for very soon.  I was thinking about how easy it is to get crappy gifts for men.  It may be because shopping for men seems harder to me than shopping for women. I can always score points with a [...]

(NC)—For many Canadians, 2011 was a rough year. Layoffs, family emergencies, and poor investment choices have meant you’re counting pennies and struggling to pay off debt. And, with the pending holiday season, you’re stressed about finding money in the budget for appropriate and meaningful gifts. After all, with holiday parties, seasonal decorations, and multiple trips [...]

(ARA) – Video gaming’s popularity is at an all-time high – in fact, a recent study from Memorex shows four of five families have at least one gaming console in the home. This holiday season, skip a pricey console purchase and give your favorite gamer a gift that keeps on giving. Here are four gift [...]