It's that time of year when retailers remove the gloves and try to empty out our wallets. Coupon Sherpa wants to make sure you have some cash left for 2010, so we've compiled a list of 55 inexpensive gifts that require a minimum of effort on your part.

The crowds, the fluorescent lights, the sales clerks who ignore you and the lines, lines, lines. Some people love Christmas shopping. I assume they also like sleeping on a bed of nails. Here are five reasons you should consider shopping online.

Why should the filthy rich have to downscale at Christmas just because the rest of the world is swimming in debt and foreclosures? Don't they deserve a Merry Christmas, albeit with appallingly expensive gifts? Apparently the billionaires of the world agree: Neiman Marcus sold fifty 2010 Jaguar XJs -- priced at $105,00 each -- in just four hours.

No longer does the Black Friday customer need to submit to this torture in a fog of will-they-won't-they-have-my-HDTV-on-sale. Companies know that the electronics that once wooed the throngs are cheap year-round, so prices are projected to be even more competitive this year.

Creating a budget for your Christmas gift shopping isn't as difficult as it sounds. The hard part is actually sitting down and doing the work.Some tips before we look at the actual process. First, don't be afraid to make changes to the budget as you go...

More and more families are waving the white flag and ordering pre-cooked holiday meals from their favorite restaurants to cut back on arguments while enjoying great tasting meals.  If you’re in the same boat this year, you have several options from which to pick.

As the holidays start to roll in and you craft a list of gifts to buy, the thought of a fuzzy hairball with warm puppy breath jumping out of a red box may capture your sensibilities. That animals make a fun addition to a family is no surprise. But think twice before gifting a pet--for yourself or a family member...

Christmas Creep is upon us, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. While it may feel too early for those endless repetitions of "The Little Drummer Boy," it's not too early to make plans for happy and economical holidays. Here with a few tips to handle the holidays, culled from my mother.

With so many Americans operating in the red, we naturally want to make the most of the killer sales offered on Black Friday. Thus, we've amassed 18 tips to help you get through the day without tearing your hair out.

If you don't have any kids, buying for your baby niece or your best friend's toddler is daunting. Developmental issues and interests aside, you may be scared of giving a toy he'll choke on. Just how do you select a great Christmas gift that won't require a trip to the ER?