It’s the season of giving – and spending. Americans will pay an average of $1,014 more for gifts this holiday, according to Gallup’s 2024 holiday spending estimates. That’s a 9% increase from 2023, when shoppers dropped an average of $923. The increase is thanks to inflation, experts say – a nagging problem that has significantly … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you purchase through our links. Featured pricing may vary. Luxury shoppers complained about the closure of Barneys New York, Henri Bendel, Fivestory, Intermix, Opening Ceremony, 10 Corso Como and many other designer emporiums – all victims of Covid-19, changing consumer habits or over-expansion … Read more
A mom who ended up $3,762 in debt after Christmas now buys second-hand gifts from Facebook Marketplace and Vinted. Katie Tradie, 30, racked up $3,762 worth of gifts to buy Christmas and birthday debt, so she vowed to cut back five years ago. The mother-of-three now buys 90 per cent of her gifts second-hand which … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you purchase through our links. Featured pricing may vary. It’s peak season to celebrate joy, so why not treat your loved ones to a surprise that will (really) put a smile on their face? For music lovers, a pair of glittery, sticker-covered headphones … Read more