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Physical fitness trumps financial fitness, PNC Bank study finds
Which would you rather be: Financially fit or physically fit? For me, it’s not really an either/or. I mean, they’re kind of unrelated. You can do both. But a recent study discovered that most people don’t.
Posted in Banks, Investing, Lauren Boyer, Your money
Tagged 401k, account, banks, fitness, gyms, Lauren Boyer, pnc bank, retirement, Saving, spending, survey, working out
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J.C. Penney starts adding more sales
After abysmal first quarter numbers, J.C. Penney is adding more sales to its promotional calendar. When unveiling the recent store and pricing system overhauls, the chain announced that sales would be only on the first and third Fridays of the … Continue reading
Mild winter may lead to mild summer spending
If there’s one thing that gets retailers fired up it’s the weather. The ways of the winds often dictate what people will spend and when, according to industry analysts. So after this mild – some would say downright warm – … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Retail, Shopping, Your money
Tagged money, retail, retail spending, retail trends, retailer, retailers, shop, shoppers, shopping, shopping habits, spending, trend, trends
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Dealing with high gas prices
Yesterday, I talked about my reaction to $3.93 per gallon gasoline but how we might be close to the end of the skyrocketing prices. I figured I am spending about $7 per week more now on gas than I was … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Social Media, Your money
Tagged driving, Facebook, gas, gas price, gasoline, gasoline prices, money, Saving, saving money, savings, social media, spending, spending money, travel, YDR, york daily record, your money
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Gallup poll finds average price to force major changes
The majority of Americans will make “major changes” once gas hits $5.30 to $5.35 per gallon, according to a new Gallup poll. Respondents were asked at what point gas prices would force “significant cutbacks in your spending in other areas” … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Your money
Tagged change, consumer, consumer habits, consumer trends, gallup, gallup poll, gas, gas prices, gasoline, habit, money, poll, prices, saving money, spending, spending money
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Today Show segment reenforces gas price discussion
This morning on the Today Show, gas prices were a hot topic of discussion – with a variety of reasons, including refinery closures on the East Coast, contributing to soaring gas prices. Here’s their segment: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, Rutter's, Your money
Tagged Ashley Wislock, gas, gas prices, gasoline, money, Rutter's, saving money, spending, Today Show, your money
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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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