Car dealerships are happy right now, thanks to what’s looking like the biggest December ever for new car sales. Customers are happy too—because it’s arguably the best time of the year to get a deal.
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These Are the 20 Retailers Still Offering Free (or Cheap) Shipping Guaranteed for Christmas
Attention last-minute shoppers: There’s still time—but not a whole lot!—to make online purchases that qualify for free (or discounted) shipping, and yes, the goods should arrive in time for them to be placed under the tree on …
‘After Christmas’ Sales Arrive Extra Early This Year — Like Now, Basically
It’s just like how retailers messed with the timing of Black Friday sales
Why the Era of High Gas Prices Is Supposedly Ending
A federal report released this week forecasts that U.S. production of oil and natural gas will increase for decades to come. At the same time, all signs indicate per capita energy usage—especially in terms of fossil …
Why Free Shipping Is Never, Ever Going Away
Free Shipping Day takes place on Wednesday, December 18, when hundreds of retailers offer free shipping, with no minimum purchase, guaranteed for delivery by Christmas Eve. But guess what? Essentially the same deal was available …
Why Nobody Wants to Shop at the Mall Anymore
The pattern established over Black Friday weekend has continued: While sales at brick-and-mortar stores have slumped, e-retail sales keep on soaring.
For an Upscale Treat, Try $2.99 Dollar Store Wine
In the continued quest to become one-stop destinations, dollar stores have begun selling alcohol. While single beers go for $1 or less, only big spenders will opt for dollar store wine, which sells for $2.99 and up per bottle.
Access to Basic Banking Is a Crisis for 40 Million Americans
Some 2.5 billion people have no access to basic financial products like insurance and credit cards. Fixing that would fix a lot of the world’s poverty problems.
The Case Against Wild, Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Sprees
Thus far, it’s been a fairly meh holiday season for retailers, with extraordinarily price-sensitive consumers holding off on making purchases unless an amazing deal is staring them in the face.
4 Smartest Money-Making Stocking Stuffers
Stumped for a meaningful holiday gift for the kids or grandkids? These presents give for a lifetime.
The Major Problem With Cheap Electric Cars
Mitsubishi is the latest in a long line of automakers to slash prices on an electric car, the unpronounceable, unfortunately named i-MiEV. The model is now the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) on the market, yet it’s still hard to …
The Evolving 401(k): Fees are Down; the Match is Up
Take another look at your 401(k) plan. Some important changes have been put in place and may deserve your consideration.