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5 Holiday Shopping Don’ts
Image courtesy of Flickr Black Friday is still two weeks away but the holiday shopping season is already underway as retailers begin pushing early-bird doorbusters. Recently, I came across advertisements promoting ”Black Friday Prices Now” at Home Depot offering huge savings on appliances and “Black Friday Liquidation” deals at Overstock.com on jewelry, gadgets and more. Though the recent flurry of sales certainly helps you save money on gifts and other holiday needs, being bombarded by an overwhelming number of tempting discounts when you’re not prepared can lead to bad buying decisions.. Before you get seduced by all the pre-holiday sales, study up on these shopping don’ts to prep your shopping strategy and…
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7 Lessons on Cutting Costs for Kid’s Clothing
Image courtesy of Flickr If you’ve received piles of catalogues and endless emails from retailers promoting the latest clothing sales for fall and winter, you’re probably trying to assess the real deals from the duds. With back-to-school spending expected to reach $74.9 billion this year, stores are clamoring for their share of consumer dollars by releasing many alluring specials. So while discounts on everything from denim to sneakers to sweaters are tempting, jumping on every offer that comes your way will ultimately lead to overspending. To avoid blowing your shopping budget, study these seven lessons on cutting kid’s clothing costs without sacrificing style or quality. 1. Audit your kids’ closets. Before buying…
