Walmart is everywhere and not everybody is happy about it, especially other retailers in virtually every market, from grocery to home decor and garden supplies. Walmart prices are impossible to beat, so the competition suffers, but it's quite beneficial for us, the consumer.

It's always hard to say goodbye to something that has been a part of our lives for a long time, 58 years in the case of Pier 1 Imports. The iconic home goods retailer has been struggling for a while and filed for bankruptcy this February.

Often times the best Halloween decor and supplies, and candies, and costumes come from the stores we love and frequent all year round versus the special pop-up ones.

If you have any plans to fly somewhere for holidays, it's time to look for tickets. In fact the best time is between September 25th and October 27th, according to travel experts at AAA, and most people find tickets during this time.