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Is It Rude to Regift?
Have you stashed away disappointing holiday gifts from last year only to disguise them as new presents for others this year? If so, you're not alone. According to Time, a recent Consumer Report survey suggests that 36 percent of holiday gifters will be regifters this season, passing along unwanted or unneeded items from season's past.
Would You Trust $3 Appliances From Target?
Any bargain hunter knows quality and price aren't necessarily correlated. But a $3 coffeemaker? That's less than Starbucks and friends charge for several of their caffeinated menu items.
8 Steps to Financially Prepare For the Holidays
The season of giving can influence our preferences for excess, whether it's a second helping of dessert or spending money we don't necessarily have. There's nothing Scrooge-like about staying financially smart throughout the holidays — consider it a gift to yourself. And when it comes to gifts like these, the more, the merrier, so follow these eight steps and feel the love.
Your Two Cents: Is There Room in Your Holiday Budget For Charity?
The holiday season isn't just about gift-giving — even while the budget may be stretched, it's also the time of year to give to charity. It's no secret that things are tight this year. The recession is changing the way we holiday shop, but is it also changing our philanthropic spirit of giving for a good cause?
7 Sales Happening This Week
Get a head start on the Black Friday crowds that are just a couple weeks away by taking advantage of some sale events happening this week. You can shop and save on gifts without even leaving the house! Check out seven promo codes that could help you get a jump-start on holiday shopping while staying on budget.
Introducing the PopSugar Network's 2009 Holiday Gift Guides, Recipes, Planning Help, and More!
Holiday season is officially here and we're getting in the spirit bringing you everything you need — from gift guides galore to recipes, survival tips to budget advice — we've got it all! This year we're blowing it out bigger than ever from now until New Year's. To check out all of our holiday coverage at any time, check it out here and if you're just looking for just our gift guides, find them here!
Your Two Cents: How Did You Pay For Holiday Gifts?
December can be an expensive month that leads to cringe-worthy credit card bills in January, but we're all different in the way we handle the gift buying bonanza at the end of the year. Some people opt to use cash-only to control their spending, some rely on debit cards to make keeping track easy, while others are all about using credit cards to earn points. How did you primarily pay for gifts this season?
Which Online Store Had Its Best-Ever Holiday Sales?
Most retailers have reported weak sales during the typically profitable holiday season, leading to deeper post-Christmas discounts than usually offered. One online store stands out as having its best-ever holiday sales, trampling last season's numbers and its competitors. Can you guess which retailer is sitting prettiest?
Will You Be Shopping the Big Discounts This Weekend?
The day after Thanksgiving is typically the day of deals, but this year we'll be seeing even deeper discounts starting the day after Christmas (today!). Like Black Friday, many Americans don't have to go to work on Dec. 26, and it's expected that retailers will slash prices even more to get rid of old inventory.
I'm Asking: How Much Did You Spend on Holiday Gifts?
Back in October, before the aggressive days of holiday shopping began, you shared how much you planned to spend on gifts this season. Compared to the National Retail Federation's projection that US shoppers would spend around $830, most of you planned on spending much less. Were you able to keep your spending under the limit you set for gifts?
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