After a year that saw the departure of high-end gardening chain Smith & Hawken and jeweler Bailey Banks & Biddle and plunging sales at luxury stores, value will remain “in” for 2010. And holiday sales might not brighten things: The National Retail Federation predicts retail sales this holiday season will drop 1%, though the Associated [...]
If you’re among the masses who are planning to make investing, saving or managing money a financial resolution, keep in mind these five tips that should help you succeed: 1. Set a well defined goal. For example, you may have a goal to start an emergency fund. Figure out how much it would take to [...]
The federal Department of Energy said last summer that only residential appliances that carry the Energy Star designation would qualify for a rebate. It suggested that rebates could be applied to water heaters, refrigerators, central air conditioners and other big-ticket appliances. After talking with several people familiar with the program, it now appears details will [...]
Spending money wisely, from home repair to shopping
