holiday season

Despite continued worries about the economy, more Americans are expected to hit the highway this holiday season.

With economic concerns weighing heavily, 42 percent of Americans -- and 49 percent of parents -- say they plan to spend less this holiday season than last year, a recent survey found.

The American Red Cross 2011 Holiday Giving Poll found that 57 percent of Americans plan to give to charity between Thanksgiving and Christmas, while 68 percent said it is important to give to charity because of the economic situation....

When shopping online this holiday season, don't be surprised if you have to pay sales taxes.

The list from the Internet security firm McAfee of the online scams that consumers should watch out for this holiday season.

A full-month of deals, capped off by extra-deep Black Friday discounts, gave an extra boost to retailers' store sales in November in a solid kickoff to the holiday season.

This holiday season, bargain hunters are faced with the temptation of credit cards that reward shoppers who pay with plastic.

Retail sales fell in December, the government reported Thursday, putting a damper on hopes that the holiday season was strong.

Got a gift card from Wal-Mart, Best Buy or American Express this holiday season?

If you're going to be returning Christmas gifts, you might want to beware. With this holiday season having been tough for retailers, the post-holiday returns season may be a challenge.

Alica Roth reports.