How is your Father’s Day going?
Seventy-five percent of Americans are celebrating Father’s Day today.
They’re spending a record $22.9 billion, according to a survey conducted for National Retail Federation.
Consumers are spending $196.23 on average, up from $171.79 last year and topping the previous record of $174.10 in 2021.
As in other years, the most popular Father’s Day gifts are greeting cards, purchased by 61 percent. Other top gifts include clothing, 55 percent; a special outing such as dinner or brunch, 52 percent; gift cards, 48 percent; and personal care items, 32 percent.
Today, I’m thinking about my dad, Minor H. Slingsby. He was an important person in my life. I got my interests in consumerism and journalism from him. Here’s an article I wrote about him:
Enjoy Father’s Day, such an important time to recognize dads and the contribution they make to families.
Originally Published on https://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com/the_survive_and_thrive_bo/
For more than two decades, Rita R. Robison has been a consumer and personal finance journalist making her living by finding the best bargains, calling out the crooks, and advocating for regular people just like you and me. In that time, Robison has talked to so many people who feel like their money just isn’t getting them what they want, where they want to be, or the life they thought it would.
The purpose of her blog is to help you get what you want from your money. Robison covers financial goals, budgets, debt reduction, saving, smart choices for buying goods and services, and retirement planning. You’ll also find articles on safety, such as avoiding scams, looking out for rip off companies, and getting informed on the latest recalls.
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