Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals worth having, holiday gifts and sale dates, and keeping holiday spending under control.
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The Switch 2 and Xbox Series S now start at $499.99 and the cheapest PS5 at $599.99, after price rises at all three makers this year. We've compared consoles, bundles and the first-year cost with a subscription.
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Walmart's early deals start November 12, Target's November 5 and Lowe's October 29, while Amazon, Costco and Best Buy are yet to give full dates. Here's what each big store has confirmed so far.
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USPS's temporary holiday prices add up to $20.80 to a package until January 17, on top of an 8% increase from April. Stamps aren't affected. Here are the Christmas send-by dates and ways to keep shipping costs down.
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Scams that started on social media cost Americans $2.1 billion in 2025, and shopping scams were the most reported kind, the FTC says. Here's how to check a store before Black Friday, and how to pay so you can get your money back.
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USPS says ship by December 17 for Christmas. If an online store misses its own shipping promise, a federal rule says it must tell you and offer a refund. Here's how it works.
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Lidl and Aldi will feed 10 for under $40 this Thanksgiving, Target has a $30 meal for six, and Sam's Club and Costco sell ready-made dinners. We've compared prices, what's included and the catches.
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Amazon, Walmart and Target have set their 2026 holiday return windows. Here are the dates, the exceptions, and what the law does and doesn't promise when a gift just isn't right.
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