From tips to save money to a look at the hottest gifts this year, 7 On Your Side has you covered as the holiday shopping season ramps up into full gear.
The holiday season is officially underway and 7 On Your Side has the tips to save money, get discount deals on hot gifts and avoid scams.In fact, the National Retail Federation estimates families will spend an average of $832 -- most of it during the five-day shopping marathon between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Don't miss our Eyewitness News special on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. on Channel 7 and wherever you stream ABC7NY.If you are paying full price, especially during the holidays, you haven't done your research -- but we have a special guest who has done the work for you., and her team drilled down on tens of thousands of deals to find the very best ones.Before you shop, go to your favorite stores or brands on social media and hit the like or follow button.
The FTC says last year $233 million was lost in gift card scams alone, but that's just a drop in the bucket when you consider $6.9 billion was stolen in cyber scams.SHOPPING SMALLAnd is has worked -- American Express projects sales for Small Business Saturday to hit a record $23.3 billion, with more consumers shopping on Saturday than Black Friday.After Turkey Day, Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday.
What better place to give this holiday season than to a reputable nonprofit? If you are in a position to be generous, think first about donating locally where your dollars can improve the lives of children and families in your area.as a resource to check ratings. And you don't have to donate money, you can also volunteer your time.
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