Inflation has hurt our family. We have very little money to spend on Christmas gifts this year. I am tempted but decided to skip all the Black Friday madness this year. My husband and I discussed using our credit cards for Christmas gifts, but he said no way. Haven’t you offered tips for ways to celebrate without spending money?
bush s tax cuts extended that we keep the march jirnal rates the same. i would like to see the super committee deal resurrected so we could cut spending in a positive way and not go to the end of the year in a negative light as we enter the campaign. rick: doug, your turn? for the democrats and republicans to come together and say bowle simpson is a plan to begin negotiating in ernest a balanced budget plan to reduce the deficit and promote economic growth. rick: thanks very much, gentlemen. julie: black friday on the move. shoppers getting ready for the big night as big stores, big-name stores will open their doors nearly 12 hours early. but it s not signature well with everyone. how can you get a step up on those early birds? your black friday survival guide coming up.