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In 2013, Americans spent $603 billion on the winter holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa — far more than all the other holidays combined! The average person spent $730 on food, gifts, and holidays decorations. If you have .. Read more

For most of the continental U.S., falling temperatures and the change in seasons mean the approach of the holidays and fun fall activities such as pumpkin picking and hayrides. But unfortunately it also means the advent of cold and flu seas .. Read more

As the “most wonderful time of the year” approaches, consumer spending levels also reach their annual peak. Needless to say, this is also a crucial time for all businesses to have strong marketing plans in place and take advanta .. Read more

Trade shows are commonplace for just about every industry you can name. Millions of attendees flock to trade shows each and every year, and, for the exhibitors, trade shows provide a unique opportunity for face-to-face interaction with thei .. Read more

For those who travel frequently for business and pleasure, the costs of hotels and rental cars can add up quickly. Even with a per diem from your business or money saved up for a vacation, you can find these expenses burning through your ca .. Read more

The media continues to report that America is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers. In fact, a 2015 study sponsored by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte indicates there is likely to be over 3 million manufacturing jobs that nee .. Read more

As school resumes across the nation, most students are busy acclimating to their new fall routines. For those in high school planning to go to college, however, it’s important to start being aware of what needs to be done to prepare y .. Read more

As summer winds to a close, parents start the process of shopping for supplies for their school-age kids. In 2010, the National Retail Federation estimated that the average American family would spend more than $600 on back to school suppli .. Read more

Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (establishing what is generally known as Obamacare), most people’s access to affordable health insurance is greater than it has been. But navigating Healthcare.gov can be a complicated task .. Read more

One of the most exciting times at Alliance is when the scholarship recipients are announced each year. The exceptional scholastic achievements of these students led to their being selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship for their first yea .. Read more