Business

Stores Open On Thanksgiving Give Early Black Friday Deals

Michael Santo — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:21:49 -0600

People are lined up with their Black Friday Ads for Black Friday Sales and Black Friday Deals. They are also warming up their PCs for Cyber Monday. However, there are some stores open on Thanskgiving, and they are not just mom-and-pop stores either.

Best Buy Says Dress Appropriately For Black Friday

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:39:59 -0600

Ahead of the Black Friday doorbuster deals and the 2009 shopping season Best Buy cautions its potential customers to dress up appropriately, arrive early and to do some research. Best Buy also says carpool, be patient and have fun. For online shoppers, the retailer currently offers free shipping on some items, but apparently one may need a promotional code to get free shipping.

Live: Sears Black Friday Sale

Michael Santo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:02:03 -0600

Black Friday Deals are online, and that includes Sears. We previously wrote about Sears' Black Friday Sale Now! Doorbusters, which will run every Saturday until Christmas. These online sales, coming before actual Black Friday, really serve as a sort of Cyber Thursday.

Toys R Us Black Friday Deals

Sharalyn Hartwell — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:13:17 -0600

Black Friday deals at Toys R Us, America’s largest toy store, are up and the list is long. Doorbusters start at midnight on Thursday and run through Friday at 1 p.m.

Walmart Black Friday Deals Go Online

Michael Santo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:12:20 -0600

Walmart Black Friday deals abound, and many have been leaked via the Internet. However, now some online Black Friday deals have been announced, turning Black Friday into a sort of Cyber Friday.

New Unemployment Claims Lowest In A Year

Michael Santo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:05:57 -0600

New unemployment numbers issued by the Federal government on Wednesday show a slowing in new jobless claim applications. Initial claims for the week ending Nov. 21st were a seasonally adjusted 466,000, down from a revised 501,000 in the prior week. This is the lowest level in more than a year.

Home Sales Run Rampant: Prices Lag Behind

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:50:16 -0600

At least for the moment, homebuyers across the country appear to be in a state (perhaps even a nation) of euphoria. Average numbers of homes sold across every region of the United States leaped by more than 20% over last year. They also moved up more than 10% over last month’s numbers of homes sold, although average sale prices of homes dropped by 7%, to a median figure of just under $174,000.

Americans Purchasing More Affordable Long Term Care Insurance

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:57:46 -0600

The majority (84%) of long-term care insurance policies are now purchased prior to retirement age. More than half (52%) select options that significantly reduce the cost according to a study just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Toyota Recall: 110,000 Toyota Tundra Pick Up Trucks

Cheryl Phillips — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:57:36 -0600

Toyota has announced the recall of 110,000 of its Toyota Tundra pick up trucks in the United States. Concerns over corrosion on the vehicle's frame prompted Toyota to issue a statement warning owners in cold areas that road salt could corrode parts of the frame, causing the spare wheel to come loose and damage to brake lines.

GM's Saab deal falls through

Sharalyn Hartwell — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:17 -0600

Swedish luxury car firm, Koenigsegg, pulled out of discussions with General Motors Tuesday to purchase the Saab unit. The loss of buyer interest could result in the end of the Saab brand.

Forget Black Friday As Cyber Monday 2009 Deals Emerge

Michael Santo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:36:40 -0600

Black Friday is the biggest retail shopping day of the year, and that means Black Friday Deals, Black Friday Ads, and Black Friday doorbusters are all the rage. However, if you want to shop via the comfort of your home, using your PC, it's Cyber Monday 2009 Deals that you care about, not Black Friday deals.

More home foreclosures could be on the horizon

Sharalyn Hartwell — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:34:54 -0600

The housing crisis isn't over yet. Nearly one in every four mortgages are upside down, meaning homeowners owe more money than their home is worth, according to a report released Tuesday.