What to know and how to avoid them :: WRAL.com
Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift and travel more than usual. Staying alert, taking a moment to research unfamiliar sellers or offers, and approaching deals that seem too good to be true with caution can help keep […]
Here Are The Biggest Black Friday Scams To Watch For—And How To Spot A Scam
Topline As Black Friday sales approach, experts and government officials are warning shoppers of scams they might see when they shop for last-minute holiday gifts as innovations in artificial intelligence help criminals design more sophisticated scams. Signs advertising Black Friday sales. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Emails: Targeted purchase scams through […]
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on ‘Travel Tuesday’
If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel. To afford holiday trips, about 50% of respondents are cutting back on other expenses while 49% are picking up discounts and deals, according to the 2024 Holiday Travel Outlook […]
‘Big battleground’ of holiday shopping looms. How to trim your expenses – National
‘Tis the season to be flexible and budget-conscious. The weather might be cooling but Canadians still feeling the heat from years of inflation are looking to spread the holiday cheer this year without breaking the bank. Average spending on holiday shopping is expected to increase by 10 per cent to $1,478, according to Deloitte Canada’s […]
Young people are doom spending. Here’s what it is and how to stop it
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Some young people are splashing out on luxuries like travel and designer clothes instead of saving, in a trend that’s being characterized as “doom spending” on social media. Doom spending is when a person mindlessly shops to self-soothe because they feel pessimistic about the economy and their future, according […]
Holiday shopping: How to protect yourself while buying gifts at Memorial City, Deerbrook, and Baybrook malls
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Each holiday shopping season, it’s not just the return of deals people see, but there’s also an increase in crimes around shopping centers, according to police. The unofficial start to the holiday shopping season is days away. “You do have to love the cheaper prices,” shopper Andrew Clair said. “The deals. […]