Friday, October 25, 2024

What is slow shopping?

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The Daily Money

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fri Oct 25 2024

 

Betty Lin-Fisher Consumer reporter

@blinfisher

Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused The Daily Money.

You've probably heard of impulse shopping, but have you heard of slow shopping?

Chances are you may slow shop yourself and didn't know it.

It could come in handy this holiday season, but there are also some pitfalls.

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Take me out to the ballgame

As the 2024 World Series begins tonight, the showdown between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers could set records – in stores and in the stands.

Fans are buying new jerseys, shirts, hats, bobbleheads – and even a team WWE Legacy Title Belt for $550.

Hey, can we have an awkward conversation?

The next story in my Uncomfortable Conversations About Money series, which tackles awkward situations about money and gives you some relatable advice, is probably one that hits home.

Are you a parent juggling the endless fundraisers for your kids? Or are you on the receiving end, constantly being asked to buy wrapping paper or popcorn?

How do you handle the situation with some grace? My story publishes online on Sunday.

I'd love to hear from you. How did you handle the endless fundraiser ask – on either side? I'm also looking for someone to share their uncomfortable scenario when a friend gave you a holiday gift and you didn't have something to reciprocate. What did you do? Email me at blinfisher@usatoday.com with "Uncomfortable Conversations" in the subject line.

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Young woman holding stack of gift boxes.

A new survey shows that nearly three in four consumers plan on using this shopping tactic for their holiday shopping.

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In this year's World Series, it's the Yankees vs. the Dodgers on the field — and in stores.

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An American Airlines plane lands at La Guardia International Airport one day after a global IT outage, in New York, on July 20, 2024. Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus program. Passenger crowds had swelled at airports on July 19 as dozens of flights were cancelled after an update to a program operating on   Microsoft Windows crashed systems worldwide.
 

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With the holiday season quickly approaching, American Airlines is implementing a new platform that would stop the reoccurrence of "gate lice".

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Detail of Wheel of Fortune wheel.
 

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'Chilean Sea Bass' Goldfish crackers sell out one day after release

Goldfish fans fishing for the limited-edition crackers donning the brand's new (temporary) "adult" name, will have to try again later.

For Thanksgiving 2024, Walmart has promised a meal that costs less than $7 per person.
 

Sam's Club unveils Thanksgiving meal deals: Feed 10 people for $100

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