December 2011
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Thrift stores are thriving
Consignment stores are surging in popularity among those who want to cut back on price but not quality.
Thrift store sales totaled $11.7 billion in the first nine months of 2011, a 26.7% increase from the same time period last year.
Adding more fuel to the used-goods fire, rental rates were slashed for upscale retail space that sat vacant in affluent areas. More well-off customers in those areas...
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Do you trust mobile banking?
The leap from online banking to mobile banking isn’t huge. But some people are still hesitant.
Here’s what you need to know about banking on the go.
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Layaway: It’s not just for granny
What’s old is new again.
Layaway is making a huge comeback. But is the right choice for your finances?
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The dollar’s impact on consumers and countries abroad
Do you think the dollar will get weaker or stronger next year?