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‘Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...
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Which stores will be open and which will be closed on Thanksgiving this year?
Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.
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Neiman Marcus unveils 2024 Holiday Book. Take a look at this year's most expensive fantasy gifts
Neiman Marcus has released the 2024 Fantasy Gifts. With price points between $1.9 million and $20,000.
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28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season's tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.
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5th Avenue is getting its first major redesign in almost 200 years. See the renderings
Fifth Avenue is getting a makeover — and it’s a big one. The proposed design, revealed Thursday, widens sidewalks by almost half, shortens crosswalks to make them safer, reduces the number of traffic lanes from five to three, and adds plantings and lighting for aesthetics and safety. Once complete, this project — the first major redesign in the avenue’s 200-year…
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For online shoppers, Friday is the best day to score a discount, report finds
Online shopping discounts reach their peak on Fridays, a recent report found. Here’s how to make the most of the deals while avoiding the pitfalls of “spaving.”
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This Stanley is Barbie-themed: New Quencher line celebrates the Mattel classics
The popular cup brand is launching a Barbie collection, celebrating 65 years of the iconic doll with eight new Quencher designs.
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Apartments, hockey rinks and Amazon warehouses: Macy's closures will set off a wave of change at shopping malls
Macy’s namesake stores have long served as an anchor for malls across the country, and its plans to close them will lead to widespread change.
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‘Underconsumption core' is in — and not a moment too soon, I say
Underconsumption is not just a fad, it’s a movement that often goes hand in hand with the start of a economic slowdown.
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Shopping club memberships increase
Buying in bulk usually saves you money, but with increasing membership prices it makes consumes wonder if it’s worth it. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Free Costco membership? How buying your gas from the warehouse store can cover your $60 fee
The warehouse chain’s fuel is so popular that it represented 13% of Costco’s net sales in 2023.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2024 deals and freebies you won't want to miss
While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the Memorial Day deals that are available, we have you covered with discounts on food and drinks, gas and even an American flag giveaway.
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How retailers like Best Buy, T.J. Maxx and Home Depot quietly target ‘problem' returners
The latest crackdown on returns is only that latest effort by retailers to tamp down on return losses, with many U.S. names using third-party tracking software.
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week! See where teachers can get freebies and big discounts
When it comes to the people who help teach our children reading, writing, arithmetic and so many other important life lessons, we can’t thank them enough. That’s why a nationwide effort known as Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every year to give us all a chance to give our endless thanks to educators.
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Man buys $14,000 Cartier earrings for $14 after company posts price error on website
Luxury jewelry maker Cartier isn’t known for giving stuff away, but in the case of one Mexican man, they pretty much did. Rogelio Villarreal was paging through Cartier’s web page in a moment of idleness when he came upon on offer too good to be true. Cartier apparently listed gold-and-diamond earrings for 237 pesos ($14), instead of the correct price,...
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You can still buy a sofa for $399 — here's why you may not want to
Over time, home furnishings have experienced a decline in quality. Here’s how to find pieces that will still stand the test of time, and keep an eye on cost.
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Moms are roasting fashion retailer Shein for its portrayal of the pregnant body
Moms are responding to a screen grab recently posted to X, a maternity model for Shein wore a blue compression tights and a matching long sleeve workout top.
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5 Costco items that are always worth buying — One $10 deal can ‘easily feed a family of 4'
Costco offers good prices in general, but some deals are better than others.
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Some Ross Dress for Less items are selling for as low as 49 cents. Here's why
After the end-of-year sales season, influencers take to social media to give tips on the best discounts in stores in the country.
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Saks and Dior team up on magical lights display in NYC
It’s the first time in history that the department store teams up with a brand for their iconic 5th avenue light show and window display.