(NC)—There is nothing quite like the pleasure of giving the perfect gift to your friends or family during the holidays. The only problem is your budget may not stretch as far as you would like. To counter your budget shortage, you can go online to save money while shopping. Look for e-coupons Going online gives [...]

(ARA) – Black Friday and the ensuing holiday shopping season have become stressful times in every consumer’s year. Standing in line for six hours in the freezing cold outside the local big-box store and battling ravenous hordes of deal-seekers is not the ideal. That is why many shoppers have been driven to seek the convenience [...]

I am the worst at wrapping presents!  My husband is great at it, but for some reason every time I wrap a present it looks like a child wrapped it.  I think it is because I am not so patient.  That and maybe my wrapping paper is too cheap?  Who knows, but this year I [...]

(ARA) – As the holiday season approaches, many people start wondering how they’re going to get everything done. From shopping for gifts and decorating the house to hosting parties and visiting relatives – and more – the list feels endless. And adding all of these things to an already hectic lifestyle can seem next to [...]

(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) – The holiday season is full of festivities from children’s plays to office parties to checking off shopping lists. That means many consumers are multitasking. Never fear, there are an array of apps for both the iPad and smartphones to help you accomplish your seasonal tasks on the go. Epicurious: Free A staple of [...]

(NC)—Tis’ the season to be jolly, but it’s also when many Canadians end up in debt due to over-spending. As you’re dashing through the stores making last minute purchases, consider these tips from TD Canada Trust to keep your bank account in-check and your holiday spirit at an all-time high: • Write a budget—Look at [...]

(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 [...]

(NC)—Are you overwhelmed at the prospect of tackling your holiday gift list? Here are a few tips to help put your fears to rest and conquer that list like a pro: 1. Get gifts that are personal. Start by making a list. Write down who you are shopping for and then list their interests. This [...]

(ARA) – The holidays are approaching and it’s time to start shopping for those special gifts. Last year, consumers spent a holiday-season record $32.6 billion online, according to comScore. Unfortunately, with so much personal financial information out there, instances of identity theft are on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as [...]