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Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.

Authorities once again are warning holiday shoppers to beware of store-bought gift cards, as they are prime targets for scammers.

Join the celebration of Día de los Muertos in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood on Sunday, November 3rd, from 10AM to 5PM. This free, family-friendly event has been a community tradition for 29 years, honoring Mexican cultural heritage and those who have passed. Attendees can enjoy live music, activities for all ages, artisan vendors, and stunning altares created by community members When:...

Online shopping discounts reach their peak on Fridays, a recent report found. Here’s how to make the most of the deals while avoiding the pitfalls of “spaving.”

Macy’s namesake stores have long served as an anchor for malls across the country, and its plans to close them will lead to widespread change.

Underconsumption is not just a fad, it’s a movement that often goes hand in hand with the start of a economic slowdown.

The warehouse chain’s fuel is so popular that it represented 13% of Costco’s net sales in 2023.

While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the Memorial Day deals that are available, we have you covered with discounts on food and drinks, gas and even an American flag giveaway.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis visits Catnip Coalition in Burbank to explore the unique cat-themed vintage mall, spotlighting over 40 vendors. There are also live cats inside, some are even available for adoption.

The latest crackdown on returns is only that latest effort by retailers to tamp down on return losses, with many U.S. names using third-party tracking software.

When it comes to the people who help teach our children reading, writing, arithmetic and so many other important life lessons, we can’t thank them enough. That’s why a nationwide effort known as Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every year to give us all a chance to give our endless thanks to educators.

Luxury jewelry maker Cartier isn’t known for giving stuff away, but in the case of one Mexican man, they pretty much did. Rogelio Villarreal was paging through Cartier’s web page in a moment of idleness when he came upon on offer too good to be true. Cartier apparently listed gold-and-diamond earrings for 237 pesos ($14), instead of the correct price,...

Browse oodles of elegant and offbeat wares during the day-long event.

Morro Bay, that beautiful Central Coast hamlet, is the spot for 150+ yard sales, all happening over one mondo weekend.

Over time, home furnishings have experienced a decline in quality. Here’s how to find pieces that will still stand the test of time, and keep an eye on cost.

A man was caught with more than 5,000 gift cards in Sacramento. Now, he is accused of fraud. NBC Bay Area Responds team maps a global web aimed at draining your gift card and turning it into “untraceable” international cash.  Chris Chmura reports. 

NBC Bay Area Responds to a South Bay woman who got a useless gift – a gift card that did not work.

Moms are responding to a screen grab recently posted to X, a maternity model for Shein wore a blue compression tights and a matching long sleeve workout top.

Costco offers good prices in general, but some deals are better than others.