It’s well known that gym membership signups spike on January 1. But there are other ways to kick off the new year with a new look. Cosmetic procedures soar at this time of year, and the “gifting” of plastic surgery is reportedly …
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Target Denies Data Breach Included Stolen PINs
The troubled retailer insists PINs “not compromised” in one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history
Colorado’s ‘High Country’ Takes on New Meaning
Some are saying that marijuana tourism could rival the state’s multi-billion dollar ski and snowboard industry.
If You’ve Been Thinking of Buying a Car, Now’s the Right Time
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.
Boycotts, Petitions, Protests, Oh My: The Year in Consumer Outrage
In TIME’s year-end wrap-up for 2011, consumer outrage was highlighted as a hot trend. A couple years later, consumers only seem to be more outraged—and savvier about getting their voices heard.
Target Now in the Crosshairs of the Justice Department
Investigators probe one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history
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
Check Out the Holiday Season’s Most Loathed Kids Gifts
The Fisher-Price baby bouncy seat with an iPad holder just above the little tyke’s face is one of several kids products coming under fire from parents and consumer groups this holiday season.
Why Mortgages Will Soon Be More Expensive
Homebuyers are in a sudden headwind of rising home prices, mortgage rates and lending limits.
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 …
10 Tricks for Haggling Over Price—At Any Store
If someone says “haggling,” you’ll probably think of dust-covered antiques at a flea market, or a box full of old LPs at a garage sale. Time to take it up a notch. Major retailers are increasingly willing to negotiate on
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