While today is called âBlack Fridayâ? in the retail world, one Ohio consumer expert says the entire Thanksgiving week now includes holiday shopping deals. I spoke with Ohio Universityâs Ann Paulins who directs the school's Department of Human and Consumer Services. Ohio University Professor Ann Paulins tracks consumer habits. Paulins says her advice is to shop around for the best deals and stick to a list so you wonât be surprised when the bills arrive in January.
Debbie Holmes has worked at WOSU News since 2009. She has hosted All Things Considered, since May 2021. Prior to that she was the host of Morning Edition and a reporter.