Credit experts are urging people to consider a budget as they shop for the holidays. Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy with Experian, said it’s the impulse buying that gets us in trouble. “Nine out of ten people tell us that those...
Holiday spending is expected to rise 7% this holiday season, according to financial consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. That seems to match up with what economist Fernando Martin with the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis expects. He told Missourinet that the U.S....
Holiday shoppers are being warned to be aware of their surroundings so that they don’t fall victim to theft. Lt. David Williams of the Jefferson City Police Department said it may be a year-round problem, but thefts from vehicles rise during the holiday season....
This is Cyber Monday, and as online holiday shopping hits a peak customers are being warned to plan ahead to keep porch pirates from stealing their packages. State Farm spokeswoman Michal Brower is offering tips to avoid being ripped off. If you just want to be sure...
The mad rush will soon be here as some Missourians wake up super early and take advantage of Black Friday doorbuster deals. The same is true for Branson’s Tanger Outlets, according to General Manager Jamie Whiteis. “We’ve got 75-plus retail partners that are here for...
