Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware

In Houston, the study found spending will be down about $100, as shoppers expect to spend an average of $583, down from $681 last year. And they found 85% of Houstonians plan to shop online, with 45% shopping only online. 57% say they'll do some shopping in stores. And early online sales, such as Amazon Prime Day in October, are why they're shopping earlier this year.

Black Friday Shopping Tips

A few simple shopping tips to help you navigate the Black Friday deals and sales.

Deals to score on Cyber Monday

If you're still looking for holiday gifts, it is Cyber Monday and the discounts are deep. We're taking a look at some of the deals you can score today.

FBI: Beware of holiday scams

The FBI and Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to warn shoppers this holiday season.

Holiday returns: know before you go

After all your Black Friday shopping, a lot of gifts are destined to be returned. It's important to know retailer return policies, to help avoid an aggravating experience.