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Another Record Drop in Consumer Spending Is Latest Sign of Deepening Recession
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 16, 2008
Last month's drop in spending was the largest since the data began to be tracked in 1947.
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In India, Consumers Stop Shopping Because of the Economy
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- December 8, 2008
After boom times, many Indians now worry about big debts for those new cars, TVs, and other purchases.
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Why the Mumbai Terrorists Used Credit Cards
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 4, 2008
Plastic makes it easy for terrorists to access funds.
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How Will Economic Fears Affect Your Holiday Shopping?
Opinion
- November 28, 2008
Will economic fears dampen your spending spree?
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Holiday Spending
Opinion
- November 28, 2008
As expected, consumers plan to spend less on gifts this year than in 2007.
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Barack Obama's Holiday Wish List? Americans Shopping and Spending, Within Their Means
Nation & World
- November 26, 2008
At his third economy press conference this week Obama said he hopes Americans spend within their means.
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Will Beer Be the Next Casualty of the Crisis?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- November 18, 2008
The downturn could hurt high-end brewers.
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Asking for a Lower Price
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 17, 2008
Knocking a few dollars off bills or even food purchases just takes a few minutes.
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Getting the Most Gadget for Your Money
By David LaGesse -
Money & Business
- November 7, 2008
People depend on—and buy—technology, even when times are tough.
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7 Ways to Battle Shopping Addiction
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- November 4, 2008
For people with a tendency to overspend, the holidays are a vulnerable time.
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Attention, Shoppers: You're Being Watched
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- October 28, 2008
New technology lets retailers cater to customer habits.
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The Store of YOU
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- October 27, 2008
Why buy off the rack when you can customize? Shoppers design clothes, candy, even credit cards.
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With Economy Down, Consumers Nest
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- October 20, 2008
Submit your best "cocooning" activity.
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I'm Not a Plastic Bag (but I'm Not Remembering My Reusable One, Either)
By Maura Judkis -
Fresh Greens
- September 29, 2008
What good are reusable bags if we forget to bring them to the store?
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New Test Shows If You Are a Shopaholic
Science
- September 22, 2008
A new test could tell you if you're a shopaholic.
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Why 'Sin' Stocks Pay in a Down Market
By Katy Marquardt -
Money & Business
- September 18, 2008
Booze, guns, smokes, and slots tend to hold up during slumps.
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Multiple PCs per Consumer Now the Norm
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- September 12, 2008
Analysts say cheap ultraportables make household adoption or household ownership passé.
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The Upside of Recession?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- September 12, 2008
Consumers say they are having more drinks, cigarettes, and sex.
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Some Must Touch Before They Buy
Science
- September 10, 2008
The feel of a cup can affect how tasty people find the beverage in it.
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Consumers Scale Back on Luxuries
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- September 3, 2008
Today's shoppers are sacrificing meals out and vacations.
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Follow Me
Money & Business
- September 3, 2008
Bill Tancer knows exactly where online consumers are going and when. Don't you want to know, too?
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Pollster Predicts a More Spiritual Shift
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- August 26, 2008
John Zogby says that by 2020, we’ll be more Zen-like.
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Recession Shopping Can Make Us Unintentionally Greener
By Maura Judkis -
Fresh Greens
- August 26, 2008
What environmentally unfriendly products are you doing without?
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Becoming Content With Less
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- August 25, 2008
A famous pollster says Americans are learning to live within their means, but I’m not one of them.
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Will Lower Gas Prices Change Our Behavior?
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- August 13, 2008
This time may be different.
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