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Do You Skip Commercial Holidays?

A lot of people rail about how commercial Valentine's Day is, complaining about how it's all driven by the greeting card and chocolate industry. In fact, that complaint is made regarding just about every holiday anymo…
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Gift Tips: I think that the tips for Valentine's Day's Gifts are basically the same as with any gift giving. Know the Person: The key to giving a special gift is knowing the person's personality and what t…
I Am a Regifter — Are You?

Some people say they would never regift something, while others have no problem with it. I'm in the latter group; if I receive something brand new that isn't my style, I have no qualms about giving it to someone else.…
Return Policies: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Speaking of returning gifts, WalletPop just published an article listing the retailers with the best and worst policies. In general, both the recession and the holiday season tend to inspire more stringent return poli…
Sweet Deals: Post-Holiday Bargains

Who says shopping has to end with Christmas? If you're looking to make some post-holiday purchases, we've got some great sales for you: Puma is offering up 40% to off selected items, plus free shipping if you spend ov…
Tell Us Your Holiday Stories!

With the unemployment rate still high and credit card companies busy trying to screw us over, there was a lot less money to go around this holiday season—but the show must go on! Many Americans founds ways to make it…
Use Cheap Alcohol to Blend Classy Holiday Drinks

I've already mentioned that my personal financial vice is spending too much money on alcohol. This is especially a problem in bars, but even liquor store escapades can get pricey if you rely too much on the name-brand…
Do You Exchange Gifts You Don't Like?

When people give each other presents, they usually say something like "If you don't like it, you can return it." Really, it's generous—your gift-giver is saying that they care more about you finding a great gift than kn…
Dollarish Digest: Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays from Dollarish! Time to throw away that wrapping paper and wear, play with, or spend your hard-earned gifts. But in case you get a moment, here are the top five posts of the week: Why It Costs More To…
Sweet Deals: Dockers & Magazines — Great Last-Minute Gifts!

It's Christmas Eve, which means retailers and getting more and more desperate to sell products to last-minute shoppers. Our first two deals come from The Bargainist: The Winter Sale at Dockers features bargains at…