Why some families are scaling back on Christmas gifts for kids Until recently, the “perfect” Christmas included a beautiful tree overflowing with Christmas gifts for kids. Parents attempted to get every single item off their children’s  wish lists -- from bikes and gaming consoles to the tren...

Guest Post: Darlene Aderoju works for America Saves, managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA), which seeks to motivate, encourage, and support Americans to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. Learn more at AmericaSaves.org. The holidays are just around the corner, whic...

The average consumer could spend more than $800 this year on the holidays, according to the National Retail Federation. For countless hours, they’ll scan websites and walk around malls to find the perfect gift for their friends and family. But, in many cases, those very same consumers could be sav...