Holiday Shopping

Thousands of shoppers flocked to Bloomington, Minnesota to hunt for deals at the nation's largest mall, the Mall of America, this Black Friday. Abby Wise spoke with some of the determined deal finders to see how they fared this hectic morning.

For die-hard shoppers, Black Friday is the Iditarod of the year: a marathon of holiday buying that requires both stamina and strategy. But the stores that host these shopping warriors also must be prepared. To get an idea of how stores prepare for the onslaught, we braved the crowds at Best Buy's...

It can be enormously gratifying to watch our loved ones' faces light up when they open a holiday gift we've carefully purchased with them in mind. But it can be equally stressful trying to buy something they'll love and still keep the gift-buying budget under control. Not surprisingly, WalletPop's...

If you're still undecided about whether or not to head out on Black Friday, we've got a list of some of the best, and worst, deals. Here Are Some Bad Ones Don't be fooled by an ad comparing the Black Friday sale price to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Things are almost never sold at...

Anyone preparing to shop on Black Friday is likely drowning in ads by now. Trying to figure out which stores open earliest, which offers the best doorbuster deals and just how to score them can drive a person to drink. But take some advice from the pros and you might find your stress level greatly...

Anyone who plans to get caught up in the Black Friday shopping madness this year can expect to be asked (perhaps more than once) whether they'd like to open a store credit card. Typically, store credit cards can be terribly tempting, with promises of discounts of 10% to 15% on the first purchase...

If you're planning on hitting the stores Black Friday morning, take some advice from the experts. The Black Friday Insider at WalletPop spoke to two Black Friday veterans and got some tips about how to navigate the year's busiest shopping day.