» General</h1> <article> <h1>More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</h1> <p>Alison — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:31:54 +0000</p> While Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw huge increases in sales compared to 2010, another poll found that Americans planning to spend less this holiday season outnumber those who plan to spend more four to one. The November Financial Security Index poll found that 42 percent of Americans plan to spend less this holiday season [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/more-americans-plan-to-spend-less-this-holiday/">More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201110/half-of-consumers-say-theyll-spend-less-on-gifts-in-2011/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011'>Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/americans-keeping-holiday-debt-down/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down'>Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/poll-men-giving-more-to-charity-this-holiday-than-women/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women'>Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Cyber Monday Shopping Explodes</h1> <p>Alison — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:30:07 +0000</p> Something really clicked with consumers. Cyber Monday sales skyrocketed compared to last year. That’s according to analytics findings by IBM. Their research shows a record number of online sales and a strong Black Friday. Online sales were up about a third over 2010. The average consumer order increased by about $5 from $193.24 to $198.26. 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According to new data released by RE/MAX in their Monthly Housing Report, October home sales were 9% above October of 2010. The data encompasses 53 metropolitan areas. 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Well according to Consumer Reports there are plenty of big name retailers making both lists this year. They’ve unveiled their 2011 Naughty and Nice Holiday List just in time to help shoppers heading out to work on their gift lists. 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According to ING Direct USA, nearly three-fourths of Americans say they expect to spend more this holiday season than they have during the past two years. 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They polled more than a thousand people about their plans for spending and charitable giving over the holiday season. This year the survey found that 45 percent of people plan to cut back on spending on travel and holiday [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/poll-men-giving-more-to-charity-this-holiday-than-women/">Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/more-americans-plan-to-spend-less-this-holiday/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday'>More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/americans-keeping-holiday-debt-down/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down'>Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201110/half-of-consumers-say-theyll-spend-less-on-gifts-in-2011/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011'>Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Understanding the Consequences of Spending Now on Future Finances</h1> <p>Alison — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:05:22 +0000</p> Are you a spender or a saver? It’s definitely worth thinking about as we move into the holiday season. Whether you’re a spender or a saver there is a trade-off. 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You spend more time with family during this portion of the year than any other. In fact, it may be the only time you see some relatives face to face. 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