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Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Federal Trade Commission has released a few practical tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Holiday shoppers head online in droves to pick up Cyber Monday deals

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Small Business Saturday will offer shoppers incentives to keep their holiday dollars local.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  The sounds of the Salvation Army bells are kind of the unofficial start to the holiday season.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Santa gets help: Anonymous donors are paying off strangers' layaway accounts at retail stores

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Tips to help you survive the shopping frenzy.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Overall TV sales are up 15 percent this year through October.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Cyber Monday ... the much hyped online holiday shopping season, may be little more than a clever marketing ploy.

Friday, November 25, 2011  US holiday shopping season brings shoppers out early for deals, but will they stay?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for November 16, we're talking about the way of the future!

Friday, December 24, 2010  Workers with the day off on Friday expected to mob stores in last-minute gift grab.