Holiday ads drive debt as shoppers plan impulse buys
Bankrate surveys show 27 percent plan holiday debt via credit or BNPL while 54 percent made impulse purchases last season. Social media fuels spending with 24 percent influenced by posts. 42 percent plan most buys online. Inflation pushes travel debt with 29 percent considering debt for trips this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankrate
Statista
U.S
Sallenave
FOMO
Joneses
Dreamstime
TNS
Beware of these common holiday scams
The article outlines prevalent online fraud during the holidays, including puppy scams, discounted toy sites, and fake listings on Facebook Marketplace. It gives tips to buy directly from official sites, avoid payment in advance, and verify communications to avoid losing money and personal data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip Kohlweiler
Navy Federal Credit Union
Kohlweiler
Facebook
Local Vet and Bank Leaders Highlight Iowa City Area Business Notes
Dr. Justina Conrad and Dr. Lindsey Lee joined Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha as associate veterinarians while Jen Parker became vice president of community engagement at Hills Bank in Iowa City. The Cedar Rapids Realtors board elected Chris Terukina president, with Hackney Skogman Realty officers Jay Whitaker and Adam Gibbs in key roles. Teresa Smalley earned Realtor of the Year, Bob Hackney received Lifetime Achievement, and Repaint Studios gained notable recognition including the Lowe’s Global Blue Product Pitch win and a wide rollout of the Repaint Tray in Lowe’s stores. Ernst names one small business of the week per Iowa county, per session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justina Conrad
Lindsey Lee
Petersen Pet Hospital
Hiawatha
Jen Parker
Hills Bank
Iowa City
U.S
Joni Ernst
Iowa
Repaint Studios
Franklin County
Billie Asmus
Hampton
Lowe’s
Ernst
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chime
Facebook Marketplace
TikTok Shop
Instagram
Janelle Sallenave
Travel
The
Better Business Bureau
U.S. Postal Service
Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors
Chris Terukina
Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors
Jay Whitaker
Skogman Realty
Adam Gibbs
GLD Commercial
Annie Kaestner
Alexandra Braaksma
Jenna Burt
Tamra
Garman
Bill Grabe
JJ Johannes
Colleen McMahon
Ann Roushar
Teresa Smalley
Mary Zalesky
Resa Smalley
Coldwell
Hedges Realty
Association
Bob Hackney
Skogman
Justina
Conrat Petersen Pet
Bob
Lindsey
Leo Petersen Pet Hospital
Coldwell Bank Hedges Realty
Ker
Ruhl
Realtors
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!