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Category Archives: Holidays
Google should Google what it means to own something
When I buy something, I never check with the company that made the product to make sure it’s OK to sell or loan out my new toy. That would be ridiculous – unless the company is Google. Recently, Google sold … Continue reading
What would you do with 5,000 gallons of free gas?
Where would you drive? Or more specifically, where wouldn’t you drive?
Planning a beach vacation? Let us know.
Planning a trip to the East Coast? Tell us how your plans are going!
Posted in Consumer issues, Economic Outlook, Holidays, Real estate, Stephanie Reighart, travel, Vacation
Tagged Hurricane Sandy
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Here’s one way to save on property taxes
By now, most people have noticed a slight financial dent to their paychecks thanks to lawmakers who allowed payroll taxes to jump back up to 6.2 percent from 4.2 percent for all Americans. You’re not getting that money back. However, … Continue reading
Don’t despair: A few stores will be open Christmas Day
Are you a desperate shopper on Christmas? Here’s a quick list of stores that are open today.
Posted in Holidays, Retail, Shopping, Stephanie Reighart
Tagged Christmas shopping, CVS Pharmacy, Denny's, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Walgreens
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How to avoid mis-gifting
Make your gifts count this holiday season.
Posted in Consumer issues, credit, Economic Outlook, Holidays, Retail, Shopping, Stephanie Reighart, Uncategorized, Your money
Tagged Bloomburg
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Area farmers offer tips to find the best Christmas tree
Turkey Day is over. Time to buy a tree!
Posted in Economic Outlook, Farm, Holidays, local business, Shopping, Stephanie Reighart
Tagged Christmas trees, Susan Jennings
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What’s the point of an iPad Mini?
A review of Apple’s iPad Mini by Michael Liedtke of the Associated Press predicts the product, which was unveiled Tuesday, will be a holiday hit. I am an Apple lover. I have an iPhone and an iPad. I’ve also been the … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany Wilson, Holidays, Retail, Technology, Your money
Tagged AP, apple, Associated Press, google, Google Nexus 7, ipad, iPhone, ipod, Kindle, Kindle Fire, Mac, Michael Liedtke, Nexus 7
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New York Times goes inside Peeps factory
Today is Easter, a day filled with bunnies, fresh flowers and, of course, Peeps. Oh, those marshmallow goodies that pop up conveniently each spring and negate any diet progress you’ve made toward your New Year’s resolution. I love them. And … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Food, Holidays
Tagged Ashley Wislock, Bethlehem, candies, candy, Easter, Easter candies, Easter candy, food, foods, holiday, holiday fun, holidays, New York Times, NYT, PA, peep, peeps, Pennsylvania, photo, photography, photos, sugar
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Valentines Day spending, by the numbers
It’s Valentines Day, which means chocolates, flowers and some serious spending. The National Retail Foundation has compiled some data about the holiday of love: $126.03: The average amount of money a person celebrating the holiday will spend this year. $17.6 … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Holidays, Retail, Your money
Tagged 2012, chocolate, feb. 14, february 14, february 14th, flowers, gift, gifting, gifts, holiday, holiday spending, holidays, jewelry, money, National Retail Foundation, NRF, retail, spending, valentine, valentines, valentines day, valentines day 2012, your money
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