holidays

Podcast 38: Eliminating Holiday Debt

On today’s episode of the Consumerism Commentary Podcast, Tom Dziubek speaks Peter Pham, the CEO of BillShrink. Peter offers several suggestions to guide the many consumers who accumulated more debt than they expected this holiday gift-giving season.

Merry Christmas from MoneyNing

Hello Readers,
Not everybody celebrates Christmas, but everyone should join in the holiday spirit and enjoy the time off, the holiday decorations and the general happy mood that surrounds us this time of the year.
May Santa be generous to you and your family. Have a very Merry Christmas!
Regards,
David (MoneyNing)

12 last minute gift ideas

This article is presented by Kelly Whalen, Consumerism Commentary staff writer.

Strategies for Those After-Christmas Sales

I know, I know. It's not even Christmas yet, and I'm already talking about the after-Christmas sales.

It's not because I'm just that obsessed with sales (well, maybe a little). I'm also not suggesting that you start your Christmas shopping for 2010 the day after Christmas 2009.

Consumers Set Record-Breaking Week in Online Shopping, Holiday Spending Up 4%

Despite indicators and experts’ forecasts of the economy recovering at a sluggish pace, for many consumers, the slight improvement in circumstances is enough to merit a more festive holiday celebration this year.
Record-Breaking Sales
Proof that consumers have slightly opened their wallets after much scrimping and saving throughout the year is found in the data presented by comScore, Inc., a leading marketing research company focusing mainly on online commerce. The research company has earlier predicted a 3% increase from last year’s sales.

Last Minute Gifts For The Frugals On Your List

Over the years I’ve tried to compile a few last minute gift ideas. Oddly enough, I nearly waited until the very last minute to run this post, as we find ourselves on the final shopping weekend before Christmas. However, it’s not too late to add some frugal gifts to finalize your Christmas shopping this weekend.

Curb Your Consumerism

This article is presented by Kelly Whalen, Consumerism Commentary staff writer.
The temptation to spend money is everywhere, especially during the holidays. There is something magical about lights glowing, soft Christmas music playing everywhere, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season that seems to make money fly right out of everyone’s wallet.

Affordable Home Security Techniques to Consider During the Holidays (and Beyond)

A couple weeks ago our quiet neighborhood was turned upside down by a burglary in broad daylight. It seems a trio of opportunists broke into the back of a home and were in the process of loading up the content of the house into their car before a neighbor spotted them and notified authorities. It is unknown whether or not the homeowner had a security system, but it was a great reminder for neighbors that this is the time of year when many break-ins occur, which means it is time to consider home security.

Free Printable Holiday Recipe Card Collection

Looking for a simple homemade gift or stocking stuffer?

Download the Holiday Recipe Card Collection from Shabby Princess. The kit includes 14 recipe cards, cover pages, printable card box, gift tags, and word art.

How to Save on Stocking Stuffers

Sometimes I think stocking stuffers have gotten a bit out of hand. I know people who spend more on their kids stocking stuffers than I spend on my kids' gifts!

It seems a bit excessive to be giving kids gift cards, DVDs, and books in their stockings. To me, those kinds of things are gifts, not stocking stuffers.

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