Holiday spending surge lifts forecasts for holiday sales
ShopperTrak and the National Retail Federation raised propsects for holiday growth after November spending rose 5.8 percent year on year and store discounts accelerated shopper traffic. NRF now sees total holiday sales up 3.3 percent, with revisions reflecting stronger early buying and a softer December finish.
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Debt Snowball Plan offers emotional boost to pay off debt
Dave Ramsey promotes turning debt frustration into action with a one-bill-at-a-time strategy. He argues behavior drives finances and urges saving $1,000 first, then tackling debts smallest to largest while maintaining minimum payments. He notes discipline builds momentum and family lessons follow from parental example.
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Recalls Aimed At Parents Via New Safety Coalition
Chicago T r ibune reports Consumer Reports joins with the National PTA and the National School Boards Association to form the National School Safety Coalition. ClickCheck and Protect.org will spread recalls on toys foods medicines and furniture to homes through school newsletters.
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Consumer Product Safety launches SafeProducts.gov in March
CPSC and FDA will issue recalls while USDA handles meat safety. Consumers can sign up for text alerts by texting SAFE to 76666. SafeProducts.gov will enable filing and viewing reports of dangerous products and alert systems.
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