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Three best ways (and three worst ways) to finance holiday shopping
Consumers tend to rack up a lot of credit card debt during the fourth quarter, largely due to holiday expenses. This year, by one estimate, the average holiday shopper is on track to spend around $800. For many, that means financing, which remains a double-edged sword despite historically low interest rates and an array of new consumer protections. It can either save you a lot of money in interest and fees or trip you up with caveats buried in fine print that drastically inflate your expenses. Here are three of the best and three of the worst financing offers for holiday shoppers in 2012:
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What can be done to create jobs? Six leading ideas.
The job market has shown some very welcome signs of improvement lately, but it still has a long way to go before approaching something Americans would call normal. Here’s a look at some of the proposed solutions out there.
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Election 101: Tim Pawlenty as 'everyman's' candidate? Ten points about who he is.
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Data theft: Top 5 most expensive data breaches
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Epsilon security breach: 5 signs it's only the tip of the iceberg
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Horizons Apple FAQ: When is the iPhone 4.0 keynote again?
A quick guide to current Apple rumors and options for an iPhone 4.0 liveblog.
04/08/2010 12:29 pm -
The candy machine just sold me an iPod
Popping up in military bases, airports, fast-food restaurants, and hospitals is a new kind of vending machine that offers everything from a DVD rental to a digital camera.
03/24/2010 01:18 pm -
3D TV? What are Sony and Samsung up to?
Sony and Samsung announced intentions to enter the 3D TV market.
03/09/2010 09:14 pm -
Horizons Attack of the 3D TVs!
Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic are among the companies expected to release 3D TVs in 2010. But how many consumers will welcome the 3D revolution into their own living room?
03/09/2010 04:19 pm -
Horizons iPad will be sold at Best Buy
The Apple iPad launch will be modeled on the roll-out of the Apple iPhone. Included on the initial roster of retailers is personal-tech giant Best Buy.
02/24/2010 10:14 am -
Horizons Wal-Mart reportedly snags video streaming service Vudu
The details of the deal are still vague. But if Wal-Mart does acquire Vudu, the company could find itself head to head with Netflix and other video streaming giants.
02/22/2010 05:27 pm -
Is bowl swag ethical for schools in final BCS standings?
A spot in the final BCS standings means a post-season bowl game – and buckets of free stuff after a season in which players are told to avoid "free."
01/08/2010 12:44 pm -
Alabama vs Texas in BCS championship game: Who has the best swag?
When Alabama and Texas players square off in Thursday's BCS championship game, they'll already have pocketed up to $500 in free stuff. But which bowl offered the best swag?
01/07/2010 03:24 pm -
Nexus One challenges iPhone, but market's more than big enough for two
Google's Nexus One, Apple's iPhone, and Blackberry are three huge fish in the smart-phone sea. But there might be room for even more than those three.
01/05/2010 04:22 pm -
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon convicted of embezzling gift cards
A jury on Tuesday convicted Mayor Sheila Dixon of taking $600 worth of gift cards donated to the needy for her personal use. The verdict throws Baltimore politics into disarray.
12/01/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Cyber Monday online deals are buzzing. Will consumers respond?
While Cyber Monday online deals are heating up keyboards nationwide, will Cyber Monday be good for retailers in an increasingly drawn-out sales season?
11/30/2009 12:00 am -
Horizons Cyber Monday sales spur early surge in 2009 traffic
According to the Web analytics firm Akamai, Cyber Monday traffic has already increased by 43 percent over last year. Analysts credit the Cyber Monday growth in part to some savvy use of Facebook and Twitter.
11/30/2009 12:00 am -
Black Friday results show cautious shopping toward Cyber Monday
Black Friday sales were vigorous, retailers report. But shoppers are cautious as the US economy struggles to recover, likely to buy what they need and not just what they want.
11/28/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Black Friday 2009: Three necessary apps for your mobile gameplan
11/25/2009 12:00 am -
Horizons Black Friday: Best Buy readies $197 HP laptop
Black Friday at Best Buy will see a slew of deals for the devoted shopper, including a limited number of laptops for less than $200 before tax.
11/25/2009 12:00 am -
Horizons Which Best Buy Black Friday sales are actually worth it?
Cheap? Sure. But here's a look at which of Best Buy's Black Friday sales get good scores from reviewers.
11/23/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Top 5 tips for getting the best Black Friday 2009 deals
Black Friday 2009 deals: Our Top 5 tips for snagging the best ones at Wal-Mart, Target, and other retailers.
11/13/2009 12:00 am -
Black Friday 2009 deals: Will Best Buy or online stores win?
Black Friday 2009 deals were being released before even Halloween by giants like Best Buy and Sears. What does this race to low prices mean for companies and consumers?
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Should you buy refurbished electronics?
On electronics of all sizes, 'refurbished' can mean ‘rebuilt.’ But it can also just mean ‘returned unused.’
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Jury selection key in trial of Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon
Prosecutors say Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon stole more than $1,000 of gift cards to buy a PlayStation2, among other things. Jury selection began Monday, and the jury's racial composition could determine who wins the case.
11/09/2009 12:00 am -
Horizons Modern Warfare 2: Will it make sales history?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 could demolish video-game and box-office records when it launches Tuesday.
11/09/2009 12:00 am -
Monsters of Folk: Making hits without the hype
Even in this age of iTunes and Rock band video games, the supergroup has found an audience and an album hit.
11/02/2009 12:00 am -
Horizons Nokia Booklet $300 at Best Buy with AT&T contract
The Nokia "mini notebook" is $200 more without an AT&T contract, exclusively at Best Buy.
10/13/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Looking for a bargain? Try searching Ask Deals.
10/06/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons The coming ebook reader flood
The Amazon Kindle ignited an ebook reader industry and created many rivals for itself.
09/23/2009 01:00 am
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