Chocolate bunnies, ham dinners, fresh flowers and all of that Easter finery are pulling billions of dollars out of the pockets of Americans each year. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spend about $18 billion a year on Easter Celebration. In fact, Easter spending has been on the...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and consumers are spending big bucks to show our love! According to the National Retail Federation, Valentine’s Day spending by consumers worldwide is expected to top 19 billion, near record levels!  The average U.S. consumer is expected to spe...

Are you looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget? Roses, chocolate and dinner out can add up pretty quickly -- especially around Valentine’s Day when those romantic gestures always seem to cost a little bit more than usual. Indeed, the average American spends about $140 on V...