That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Christmas 2019: These are the last day holiday shipping deadlines
If you want those presents under the tree by Christmas, these are the dates you need to have on your calendar.
Tips for protecting yourself from scams, getting the best deals on Cyber Monday
For example, the Better Business Bureau recommends that you always use a credit card instead of a debit card and be wary of any offers claiming you won a free gift.
Most holiday shoppers prefer buying gifts online
More than half of consumers are shopping online for their holiday gifts, according to a new report.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Airport warns of USB hack known as juice jacking
Officials at airports across the country are advising travelers not to use public USB ports to charge devices, as hackers have been known to place malware on devices that access them.
Company will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch 12 holiday movies
The applicant must be enthusiastic about the holiday season, love movies, have a strong attention for detail, be able to binge-watch 12 movies in a short amount of time, and be active on social media
Company will pay fan $1,000 to watch every Star Wars movie back-to-back
The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."
Lettuce recall may impact your Thanksgiving feast
There have been 40 cases in 16 states connected to this recall, with 28 people having to go to the hospital in connection with the recall.
Romaine lettuce recall expands to more grocery stores
There have been 40 cases in 16 states connected to this recall, with 28 people having to go to the hospital in connection with the recall.
As Thanksgiving approaches, beware these recent food recalls
As Thanksgiving approaches, the FDA, CDC and USDA are warning shoppers about a string of recent food recalls to be weary of as they prep for the holiday.
Big mistake! Gas was selling for 39 cents a gallon at one California station
The average for a gallon of gas in California is the highest in the country at $3.86 a gallon.
Victoria’s Secret cancels must-see fashion show after ratings collapse
After dismal ratings for last year's Victoria's Secret fashion show, the lingerie chain has canceled what used to be a must-see event while executives fine-tune their marketing strategy.
'Don't be a victim': Sheriff's Office warns citizens about holiday gift card scam
Across the nation, criminals make millions from gift card scams. The BBB advises people to look for any tears, wrinkles, or other indications of tampering on the gift card packaging before buying it.
Nearly 100K pounds of salad items recalled because of possible E. coli contamination
More than 97,000 pounds of salad items were recalled Thursday due to possible E. coli contamination.
More millennials plan to never own a home. Here's why
More Millennials expect that they will never own a home, citing a variety of obstacles preventing or delaying a property purchase.
Mattel gets rid of blue and red cards in 'nonpartisan' UNO deck
In an effort to make the holiday season as nonpartisan as possible, Mattell is releasing a limited-edition UNO deck of cards with politically neutral colors.
A $100 Kohl’s 'coupon' floating around the internet is a scam
If a deal sounds too good to be true — like Kohl’s giving away $100 in merchandise for its 57th anniversary — then it probably is.
Marie Kondo, tidying guru who advocates getting rid of stuff, opens online store to sell stuff
The irony of an expert in tidying-up convincing people to get rid of as many of their things as they could bear just to turn around and offer those same devotees a store chock-full of expensive material items hasn’t been lost on everyone.
Discount store 'Five Below' begins selling products for more than $5
Five Below announced that they have now increased the price of several of their products to above $5 for the first time in 17 years.