Holiday

The holidays are approaching, and that means it’s time to start buying gifts. Stacking discounts, using gift cards and budgeting are some strategies poeple can use to afford presents and avoid breaking the bank.

A new study released ahead of Veterans Day scores American cities on their patriotism based on how their commitment to their veteran communities and civic engagement.

On Veterans Day, you can expect most big retailers to remain open, but get your banking done, and your mail sent, before November 11, as those buildings will be closed.

The soaring price of cocoa over the past year has pushed up the cost of chocolate, leading candy companies and consumers to lean toward other options this Halloween.

An analysis published this month by CandyStore.com found some candies are more popular than others for Halloween on the national-level, with M&M's ranking No. 1.

Neiman Marcus has quietly removed the word "Christmas" from its annual gift catalog, ending a 98-year tradition for the Dallas-based retailer.

Dick’s Sporting Goods will add nearly 8,000 seasonal employees to its workforce as part of a hiring push to prepare for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Online sales during the 2024 holiday shopping season is expected to surpass last year, notching $240.8 billion. This increase is largely due to buy now, pay later services and discounts.

Amazon plans to hold this year’s edition of its fall two-day sales event Prime Big Deal Days on Oct. 8 and 9. Customers need a Prime membership to participate in the event.

Target is looking to bring on board about 100,000 seasonal employees at the company’s stores and supply chain facilities ahead of the holiday shopping period this year.

Retailers are feeling the pressure to bring out holiday merchandise even earlier than before. The presidential election and shorter holiday shopping period is driving this.

A new AAA study indicates Labor Day weekend travel bookings in the U.S. are up 9% this year over 2023, and shows the most popular destinations in the country for the holiday.

Elon Musk razzed Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday after his fellow tech billionaire wished America a "Happy Birthday" with a patriotic bout of wake-surfing.

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg posted a quintessentially American video on Instagram to celebrate the Fourth of July. He's seen flying the flag while surfing in a tux — all while sipping a beer.

A new report from the American Farm Bureau shows that a Fourth of July cookout could cost more than $70 for a group of 10 people, the most expensive ever.

Drivers filling up their cars on the Fourth of July will encounter the "lowest holiday price" for a gallon of gas in three years, according to a Tuesday projection from GasBuddy.

The 4th of July holiday is here as Americans across the country get their parties and get-togethers underway this weekend. WalletHub announced the best U.S. cities to celebrate the occasion.

Father's Day 2024 is on Sunday, June 16. The holiday dates back to 1910 and has billions of dollars attached to it as millions of Americans spend money on gifts and cards.

The NRF found in a survey that this year’s expected Father’s Day spending by consumers will amount to the "second highest figure in the survey’s history" at $22.4 billion.

A surplus of 2023 model year inventory at domestic automaker dealerships means new car buyers can expect to snag steeper discounts on new vehicles this Memorial Day weekend.