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December has arrived, and with it come an host of opportunities to overspend. With an array of seasonal activities — from entertaining and decorating to shopping and gift-giving — budgets can easily be cast aside, and debt can quickly mount....

Experience something new with CoinStretch! Northwest Indiana’s newest place for amazing local deals, CoinStretch strives to highlight great businesses in the area by offering exclusive promotions from them. “Think of CoinStretch as a guide to the...

Recent economic turmoil has led to a resurgence in layaway plans, a payment alternative that originated amidst the Great Depression. In a time of severe budgetary restrictions, layaway was a valuable resource for those who couldn’t afford...

With Black Friday quickly approaching, gift giving is on my mind. As visions of loved ones opening their presents dance in my head, a less heartwarming thought creeps in: how to deal with poor customer service. I’m not talking about retailers’...

The Opportunity Enterprises Simply Amazing Market will host a Holiday Open House on December 2 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and December 3 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy product samples, enter into prize drawings, and take...

The Lakeshore Holiday Gift Auction is back and better than ever! We have HUNDREDS of great items waiting for you to bid on! Things like sports collectables from Notre Dame, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Blackhawks and many many more of your favorite...

Porter County Parks and Recreation and Purdue Extension Porter County are teaming up to deliver a free seminar on everything you need to know about getting ready for Black Friday Specials! Join us at the Sunset Hill Farm’s Interpretive Center, 775...

Retail sales in the United States are expected to increase 2 percent to 4 percent this holiday season over last year, which is surprising given the state of the economy, says Richard Feinberg of the Purdue University Retail Institute. "With 9 percent...

Tudor Floors Carpet One held their first-ever “Ladies Night” on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, with several local vendors offering the attendees food, beverages, and a chance to connect with their business. All proceeds from the event will go to...

Don't ever underestimate the influence of mom - even long after a child has left the nest. So say marketers Teri Lucie Thompson and Michal Clements in their book "Tuning Into Mom: Understanding America's Most Powerful Consumer." The book provides an...