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Halloween Spending is Up, but Trick-or-Treaters Not Making Crazy Hauls

by Mercedes Cardona, Posted Sep 24th 2010 12:00PM

Consumers aren't scared to spend on Halloween decorations. Credit: Getty Images
The Great Pumpkin may be bouncing back from the lows of the recession, but expect less candy and seeing last year's costumes again, as some families still try to ...The Great Pumpkin may be bouncing back from the lows of the recession, but expect less candy and seeing last year's costumes again, as some families still try to hold down costs.
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Economy Hurting Moms More than Dads this Holiday Season?

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Nov 30th 2008 2:00PM

As we all know, times are tough this holiday season. People are spending less on everything, including presents. Many parents will no doubt fore go something special for themselves in order to provide for their children. More often than not, ...
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Recession-resistant kids

by Sandy Maple, Posted Nov 27th 2008 4:00PM

Like many of you, I have become much more conscious of how much money I am spending these days. I am economizing everywhere I can - eating leftovers until they are gone, setting the thermostat just a little bit lower and flipping light switches off ...
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Saving extra cash for the holidays

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Nov 30th 2007 1:30PM

I've been halfheartedly pondering my Christmas shopping list lately, thinking that perhaps it's a pretty decent time to give up my gingerbread lattes for a while but then I think, no. No, you know what? I work my butt off and I have not bought a new ...
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