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Critical Tips for Safe Online-Shopping During the Holidays
Once reserved for crowded malls and brick-and-mortar stores, shopping for the holidays has experienced a dramatic shift to online retailers. Unfortunately, it’s also a lucrative season for phishers and fraudsters, who use the jump in online traffic to illegally obtain the identities of unsuspecting online shoppers. To help, Entrust Inc. provides easy security tips to [...]
Continue reading...Holding on to the Holidays
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Traditions are at the heart of the African-American culture, proudly carried from generation to generation, especially during the holiday shopping season. Whether hosting Kwanzaa celebrations, tree-trimming parties, or just gathering to share a meal, most holiday traditions provide the bond that keeps the family close and connected. During these challenging economic times, nearly half (43 percent) [...]
Continue reading...Consumers’ Optimism Toward the Economy May Bode Well for Retailers this Holiday Season
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Philadelphia shoppers are more optimistic about the economy and their budgeting, and that optimism is starting to show in Philadelphians’ shopping plans as the holiday shopping season kicks off, according to Deloitte’s 24th Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending and trends. Fears about the recession are slowly subsiding, with more than half of those surveyed (52 [...]
Continue reading...‘Tis the Season for Shopping Smarter: Generation Planning Savvy Shopping This Holiday Season
Thursday, November 12, 2009
According to a new holiday shopping survey by iLive, more than one-third (37 percent) of shoppers plan to shop smarter during their quests for the perfect gifts this holiday season. Whether they are bargain hunting online, looking for special sales or cutting coupons, shoppers are more focused on getting the most for their money. For nearly [...]
Continue reading...A Debit Card Christmas
Thursday, November 12, 2009
“Total retail sales and credit card usage are expected to rise 1.6% from a year ago, as consumers dip their toes back into the retail pool. General merchandise and apparel store sales (GMA), which more closely track seasonal spending patterns, are expected to rise 1.3%. After adjusting for inflation, both series essentially will be flat from [...]
Continue reading...Tips For Less Holiday Spending
Monday, August 17, 2009
Holidays are fast approaching. Discovering tips for holiday shopping can help you avoid taking on a Christmas loan and put you in a better financial position for the entire year. For some, holiday spending can become a debt trap that repeats itself year after year, so the earlier you prepare the better off you will [...]
Continue reading...When Is the Best Time for Bargains During Holidays?
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Shopping for gifts on holidays is a must-be scheduled and prepared activity for you to consider. Not only it concerns your budget, it also concerns your savings. Getting the best bargain on your holiday shopping is very important when you have a set budget and a seemingly unlimited shopping list. Every time you are able [...]
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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