AAA expects more than 50 million Americans to travel this Thanksgiving, the highest volume since 2005 a jump of more than three percent over this time last year. Overall, the period between Wednesday and Sunday is expected to be the busiest in a dozen years. Gas prices may be higher than usual this Thanksgiving, but airfare is the lowest…
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and apparently people go all out. The National Retail Federation projects American consumers will spend $18.2 billion this year. The NRF says over $4 billion of that will be spent on jewelry alone, with another $2 billion on flowers. Consumers are also expected to spend on cards, clothes, and an overall nice evening out on February 14th….
(WFXB) – If you’re stressed about finding the perfect presents for your friends and loved ones this holiday season, ask them what they want. It could save you a lot of trouble in the long run, according to a new study. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Indiana University found that gift-givers pick gifts hoping to make the receiver as happy…
(WFXB) – Apple’s much-hyped AirPods are finally available, but if you’re looking to get them by Christmas…yeah…probably not happening. The tech company opened up online orders today, about two months later than the original release date. The estimated shipping time for the wireless headphones is about four weeks. Apple says they’ll be available in stores by sometime next week. Tech…
The holidays are time for family and worship, but above all else, it’s a time for spending money…and some scammers are trying to cash in. One phishing scam in particular aims to steal your credit card information by masquerading as Amazon. The thieves are sending out bogus emails that tell buyers their Amazon order cannot be shipped. When you click…
SEYMOUR, IN (WFXB) – Two little girls were so moved after seeing massive wildfires in Tennessee…that they’re raffling off their brand new Hatchimals to help the victims. Ten-year-old Lariah Neal and her 6-year-old sister Daelyn Freese live in Indiana. Their grandmother managed to snag them Hatchimals, a hard-to-get toy this holiday season. But after seeing the devastation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee,…
Sin City is ranked as the number one destination for travelers this holiday weekend. According to the AAA Thanksgiving Holiday Forecast, West Coast cities take up the majority of the top 10 spots this year, including San Diego, San Francisco, Anaheim and Seattle. An estimated 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving – an increase of 1…
(CNN) – Think twice before putting Nike’s latest kicks on your holiday wish list — unless you’re willing to pay a pretty penny. Nike revealed the price of the Hyper-adapt 1.0 self-lacing sneakers. The cost — a whopping $720. Select users of the Nike Plus app will get early access to purchase the shoe on November 28th. then– on December 1st–…
(CNN) – AAA is calling it the biggest Thanksgiving rush in years, as more than 48.7 million Americans are expected to take to the highways, skies and seas this holiday. It’s all thanks to the economy and consumer confidence. AAA says this year’s increase in travel would mark the eighth year of growth, boosting totals to the highest volume since 2007. Driving…
With Black Friday just two weeks away, retail giants Walmart, Target and Best Buy are rolling out their plans. The sales circulars for the major Black Friday destinations have been leaked and experts say that if you’re looking for good deals on technology, be sure to get out early on Black Friday to snag the best deals. Walmart and Target…
