Today’s headlines: Christmas customers spending less
Here’s an assortment of headlines from the news this morning about the frugal / penny pinching / handmade Christmas 2009 season in Michigan and across the U.S.
- Detroit News: It’s going to be a merry, but frugal Christmas.
- AnnArbor.com: Retailers turning to discounts. (Local reader alert: Interviews include a shopper from Maybee, Mich.).
- Associated Press article at MSNBC: Shoppers are out, but wait for more discounts.
If you are looking for ways to spend less money, but still have an enjoyable Christmas, go to my sidebar “Help! I Can’t Afford Christmas!”.
It’s a little late in the season to take on tasks that require advance planning such as negotiating a smaller gift-giving list among the relatives or applying for financial assistance. But if you are looking for frugal family fun or gift ideas under $20, it’s still possible to follow up on those tips.
Posted: December 14th, 2009 under Financial crisis / recession, Holidays, In the News.
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