Personal Finance News Monday 11/26

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Cyber Monday 2012: Best Deals from Macy's, Sears, Walmart, Kohl's and Others

By Jason Henry McCormick | CBS MoneyWatch – 3 hours ago

During the 2012 holiday shopping season, online sales are expected to rise 15 percent to $68.4 billion, according to Forrester Research. And "Cyber Monday" is a key date for retailers to lure in those online shoppers by offering unbeatable deals on popular merchandise.

According to a recent survey by BIGinsight and the National Retail Federation's Shop.org, 85 percent of online retailers will offer special Cyber Monday promotions, while 44.1 percent plan to offer free shipping without conditions.

Here's a peek at some of the best bargains on popular items up for grabs on "Cyber Monday," Nov. 26.

Sears

Sale will run from 12 a.m. CT Sunday, Nov. 25 through Tuesday, Nov. 27:

• Up to 50 percent off, plus an extra 10 percent off coats, cold weather accessories, sleepwear, dress wear and holiday dresses

• NordicTrack elliptical - $499.99 (saving of $400)

• Kenmore Elite 5-qt. stand mixer - $169.99 (saving of $80)

• Craftsman 192-pc. Mechanics tool set - $99.99 (50 percent off)

• Maytag 3.6-cu. ft. load washer and Maytag 7.0-cu. ft. dryer - $799.98 (saving of $430)

Amazon

Cyber Monday Deals Week will start at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26:

• "Worth It ... Not Worth It?" financial book - $11.75 ($8.24 saving)

• Smartphones with plans - 50% off and more

• Sony VAIO laptop - save up to $100

• Canon DSLR Lenses - save up to $200

To read the entire article from Jason Henry McCormick | CBS MoneyWatch:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cyber-monday-2012--best-deals-from-macy-s--sears--walmart--kohl-s-and-others-141640006.html

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