Holiday expenses

Kimberly Palmer: Vacation survival tips from 5 finance professionals

Kimberly Palmer: Vacation survival tips from 5 finance professionals

For Ryan Decker, surviving the holiday shopping season is all about planning ahead. In fact, if he sees a gift for one of his two young sons in March, he’ll go ahead and buy it, instead of rushing through his shopping list in December. “It eases the burden a lot,” he says, making his December …

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Inflation hangs over shoppers looking for Black Friday deals

Inflation hangs over shoppers looking for Black Friday deals

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers sought the best deals in stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start shopping for holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. Due to high prices for food, rent, gasoline and other necessities, many people were hesitant to spend unless there was …

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Retailers' biggest holiday wish is to get rid of all that excess inventory

Retailers’ biggest holiday wish is to get rid of all that excess inventory

A clearance sale sign is seen at the Gap retail store on September 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Dinner Allison | Getty Images As some of the nation’s largest retailers report quarterly earnings and revenue this week, Wall Street will also be paying close attention to another number: inventory levels. walmart, Target, Difference, Kohls …

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