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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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JCPenney ousts CEO: Is it too late for the company?
JCPenney has fired CEO Ron Johnson after 17 months, following a disastrous 'no sales' pricing scheme and a muddled rebranding effort. As JCPenney struggles to curb losses and keep up with competitors, is the end near for the 111-year-old retailer?
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Horizons Samsung to open mini-stores in Best Buys
Samsung has announced that it will be opening stores inside 1,400 Best Buys by this summer.
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Stocks rise; Best Buy jumps 16 percent
Stocks ended higher on Wall Street Thursday, regaining half of its plunge the day before, as buyers returned to the market. Among stocks making big moves, electronics retailer Best Buy jumped $3.48, or 16 percent, to $25.13.
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Saving Money The best and worst things to buy in April
Get a start on your Mother's Day gifts, but wait on vacuum cleaners and mattresses. Your complete guide to April shopping.
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Stocks up; Dow on longest streak since '96
Stocks closed up on Wall Street Wednesday with the Dow Jones industrial average notched its ninth gain in a row, giving the index its longest winning streak in more than sixteen years. Demand for stocks has been propelled this year by optimism that the housing market is recovering and that companies have started to hire.
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FTC turns crosshairs on text message spammers
The Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against 29 defendants, who sent a total of 180 million ‘unwanted’ and ‘deceptive’ texts, the FTC says.
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No more telecommuting? Not a problem for most American workers.
First Yahoo!, then Best Buy revoked their employee policies allowing telecommuting, stirring a furor in the blogosphere. The reality is that, for better or worse, few US workers enjoy that kind of flexibility, data show.
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Easter candy recall: Chocolate eggs may contain salmonella
Easter candy recall involves cases of Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs sold in five states. No illnesses have been reported as a result of the Easter candy recall.
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Horizons Leap Motion: Forget mouse and keyboard. Control a PC with hand gestures.
Leap Motion Controller lets people swipe, pinch, and tap the air to control their computers.
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Horizons The Pixel: Google's newest (and most expensive) Chromebook yet
Google's new Chromebook, the Pixel, has left critics with much to be desired. So, is Google's latest attempt to break into the laptop industry worth it?
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Jesse Jackson Jr. guilty plea: 'For years I lived off my campaign' (+video)
Former US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges stemming from use of $750,000 in campaign donations for everything from a Rolex watch and furs to toilet paper and food. His wife, a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty.
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Saving Money Presidents' Day sales: Look for new deals throughout the weekend
Presidents' Day sales have already begun on a wide array of items, including mattresses, home goods, and clothing. But keep an eye out for more Presidents' Day sales to be announced throughout the weekend.
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Saving Money Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day delivery
Same-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
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Horizons OUYA plans to release new video-game console every year
There's a new gaming system in town and it's name is OUYA. Hackable, portable, and affordable -- this new console will soon move from online pre-orders to in-store purchases.
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Saving Money Same-day delivery 101: Amazon, Walmart, and the rest
More and more, retailers are offering same-day delivery of online purchases. Amazon is the one to beat, but Walmart, eBay, and even Google are getting in the game.
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Stocks rise; S&P 500 just below 5-year high
Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday, but the Standard & Poor's 500 index fell just shy its five-year high. Boeing stock fell after the FAA announced a comprehensive review of Boeing's 787 after a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week.
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Target offers year-round online price matching of Amazon, Wal-Mart (+video)
Target offered to match the prices of its biggest online competitors during the holiday season. Now, Target's offer to price match top online retailers, including Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy, will extend through the entire year.
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Are 'fiscal cliff' woes killing Christmas sales?
In last weekend before Christmas, traditionally a strong sales period, shoppers cite worries over taxes and so-so discounts as reasons to rein in spending. Experts warn of ho-hum holiday sales.
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Saving Money Free Shipping Day is a bust. Here's why.
Free Shipping Day sounds like a sweet deal, but many retailers have already been offering free shipping during the holidays. In fact, waiting for Free Shipping Day to finish your holiday shopping could mean you end up spending more.
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Stocks lower as Wall Street eyes Washington
Stocks closed down Thursday despite the fourth straight weekly drop in applications for unemployment benefits. Energy and technology stocks fell the most on Wall Street.
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Saving Money Slow shopper? Avoid these stores.
Finding great deals on gifts is important,but so is ensuring they arrive in tome for the holidays. If you procrastinate on your holiday shopping, steer clear of these retailers with shipping policies that will cut it close to Christmas.
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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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Saving Money Black Friday snag? Online purchases canceled in droves.
Snagged a great Black Friday deal? Not so fast. Many stores were forced to cancel online Black Friday orders because their systems oversold various items.
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Ultrabooks learn to twist, twirl, tilt – and compete
New Ultrabook convertibles take many forms, as manufactures try to figure out what people want.
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Cyber Monday: Work ethic is no match for shoppers' zeal for a deal (+video)
Black Friday just set a record for e-commerce in a single day: $1 billion. But deal-hungry digital shoppers, despite being back at work, were pushing the tally for Cyber Monday higher still.
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