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What NOT to do this Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 12th, 2016 in General, Holiday Shopping, Online Shopping by vgmforbin |

  Valentine’s Day – The day of love, or epic fails? Let’s admit it, Valentine’s Day can be full of awkward situations, especially if your relationship is just starting out. To help guide you through this love-filled holiday, here are the top 10 things NOT to do this Valentine’s Day.   Ask Siri to be […]

The BEST Black Friday Battle Plan

Posted on November 18th, 2015 in Holiday Shopping, Online Shopping by NSBblogger |

Before the turkey’s had time to settle, will you be preparing for battle Black-Friday style? Black Friday – the US holiday retail affair held the day after Thanksgiving – saw 140 million Americans push through store doors in 2014 in hopes of snagging spectacularly discounted goods. Bargain-hunting becomes a sport of Olympic proportions, one that […]

Psychology and Shopping: This is Your Brain on Buying

Posted on November 5th, 2015 in Holiday Shopping, Online Shopping by NSBblogger |

Retailers look forward to this time of year all year long. It’s not because of the twinkling lights or the feel-good music or the sparkles coating every surface, but because they know you’ll be shelling out big bucks with wild abandon. It’s not your fault: your brain’s to blame. It’s hardwired to feel pleasure post-purchase, […]

The Online Shopper’s Guide to Secure Internet Purchasing

Posted on June 12th, 2013 in Online Shopping by NSBblogger |

It’s no secret: we are becoming a nation of online shoppers. Last year, consumers in the United States alone spent approximately $289 billion (yes, BILLION) on online purchases. However, convenience does come with risks. Hackers and other “e-criminals” have developed ways to dupe consumers into offering up credit card numbers, or have resorted to straight […]