Tag: holiday gift ideas

  • Target Christmas sale

    Procrastinators can still get some hot deals on holiday gifts. Target is just one of many stores with thousands of deals available in the effort to clear inventory. Last-minute Christmas bargains at Target Philips 40-inch class 1080p 60hz LCD HDTV — $429 Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 player — $299 4GB XBOX 360 Kinect bundle…

  • Cabela’s lures Black Friday customers with free gifts

    Free Black Friday gifts If you’re shopping for someone who loves the outdoors, check out the Black Friday bargains at Cabela’s — the top-notch retailer specializing in hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor gear.   Cabela’s is offering free gifts to the first 800 shoppers at each of their retail stores beginning at 5 a.m.…

  • Black Friday shopping strategies

    Carry a shopping list Spend some time researching and create a detailed shopping list. When you get to the stores, stick to it. “Know exactly what you want. The best Black Friday deals are in very limited supply, which is why you should never enter a store and just be window shopping,” says Service Strategist…

  • Black Friday shopper pepper sprays 20 people at Walmart

    Unfortunately, no one was able to catch her before she apparently made her purchases and exited the store. Authorities said her use of the pepper spray was a deliberate attempt to get more merchandise. The woman used the spray in several areas of the store “to gain preferred access to a variety of locations in…

  • What to do with unwanted gift cards

    Re-gift them Look for someone who will actually use the cards before you pass them on. Re-gifting isn’t a bad thing if you are actually benefitting someone else. Swap them Many websites allow you to swap or sell gift cards, but this often involves fees or the obligation to take another gift card in return.…

  • Avoid overspending on Black Friday

    Make a list Create a list that includes everyone for whom you’re buying and how much you plan to spend on each. Don’t fall victim to impulse buying (for yourself or others) by straying from the shopping list. Overspending on Black Friday doorbusters and rock-bottom prices is tempting without a shopping list to keep yourself…