Consumers will pay down debt before shopping - at MarketWatch - Tue 4:40 pm ET
Any windfalls consumers get this holiday season are far more likely to be used to pay down debt than to splurge on additional shopping, a new survey finds.

Secure Web shopping; US trails in worker benefits - AP - Tue 3:35 pm ET
ONLINE SHOPPING SAFETY: Whether businesses like it or not, online shopping is increasingly prevalent at work, surveys show, and comprise a growing chunk of American retailers' sales.

Weak economy puts new spotlight on medical pricing - AP - Tue 12:38 pm ET
Consumers are increasingly turning to the Web to compare medical fees as the economy and less generous health benefits squeeze household budgets.

12 money tips from holiday 'experts' - Bankrate.com - Tue 6:00 am ET
Who better to give seasonal financial advice than Santa or Scrooge or Elvis? Elvis? You bet!

Don't spend money before bankruptcy - Bankrate.com - Tue 6:00 am ET
Creditors will nail you if you're spending large sums before filing for bankruptcy.

Online Sales Clicking On Cyber Monday - Investor's Business Daily - Mon 6:54 pm ET
The power of Cyber Monday is becoming a lightning rod for online retailers coping with a dire economy.

Online retailers rev up deals to keep up momentum - AP - Mon 6:16 pm ET
Retail Web sites kept amping up the deals Monday, the first day after Thanksgiving weekend's strong online sales, to try to maintain the momentum.