Shopping online used to be about convenience. This holiday season, make it about saving money. As worries about a recession spook spending, retailers are nudging shoppers to Web sites with promises of steep discounts. That's in contrast to previous years, when ordering gifts online was touted as a way to save time and circumvent crowded malls.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Against the backdrop of the economic meltdown, a movement is building within the ranks of America's social workers to make their profession more adept at helping clients overcome financial woes.
MANILA, Philippines- More than any other social networking site, Multiply.com has become a haven for online stores, many of them evolving from the owners’ personal profiles.