The U.S. economy has been experiencing steady growth this past year. Economist Fernando Martin at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis tells Anthony Morabith that the economic outlook for the holiday shopping season is optimistic.
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...
If inflation is squeezing your holiday shopping budget this year, Black Friday sale ads are out to help save shoppers a few bucks. Southeast Missouri State University Economics Professor David Yaskewich explained what shoppers can expect. “I think we’ll see some...
Coming soon to a shopping mall near you, the mad rush for Black Friday deals. Some Missourians will be waking up early and taking advantage of numerous deals, including the Columbia Mall in mid-Missouri. General Manager Rusty Strodtman told Missourinet that Friday is...
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....
