As prices climb across everyday categories, shoppers are quietly rewriting their routines and cutting back on once-routine purchases. From cafe coffee to household gadgets, people are buying less, ...

For some die-hard customers, the holiday shopping season in the San Diego area kicked off before dawn Friday. Bleary-eyed bargain hunters stood in lines at retail stores to nab the best deals. Others ...

Reframing purchases as wants rather than needs helps you take control of your decisions and avoid impulsive buying that contributes to clutter. Recognizing emotional triggers—like stress or ...