INDIANAPOLIS The U.S. economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate also rose to a nearly four-year high, according to the U.S. jobs report released on Thursday. As affordability remains a key issue, households appear to be changing their spending habits to essentials and value items.

As we head into the holidays, many are probably wondering when the best time to start buying, and how to snag the best deals. Truth is, that may be tricky.

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John Talbott, a marketing and retail expert at the IU Kelley School of Business, told WRTV that consumers are up against price impacts and retailers' supply chains this holiday shopping season.

"I usually say, Amber, that Halloween is the new Black Friday," Talbott said.

Traditionally, Bla

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