For many people, the holiday season can be stressful – since spending comes with gift-giving. Add on the stress of the crowds gathering at malls or other shopping venues for holiday sales, and holiday shopping can be chaotic.
Through an informal survey asking University of La Verne students whether they think Christmas is celebrated too early, 18 out of 20 said they would like to have more of a nip in the air before ringing in the season.
Another year of Black Friday deals is behind us and while some waited until Monday to acquire the Cyber Monday sales, there are still those who embrace the waiting lines.
An Tran, assistant professor of marketing, lectured on how consumers overspend on goods related to budgeting categories Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room.