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Brent Shelton

Rockford, San Francisco
As seen in: SAGE Publishing, EIN News, The Oak Ridger
Covers:  Consumer and retail trends, Black Friday and holiday deals
Consumer/Tech PR Pro for @BosparPR - Driven to help media nail a story...hit me up for tech experts and timely trends/data!

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Brent Shelton’s Biography

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As an online shopping expert, I study consumer trends and work closely with consumer news media to provide up-to-the-minute trends and data, consumer surveys and smart savings tips to help consumers know "how/where/when" to save the most money on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and year round. Saving money should be easy, not a chore!

Brent Shelton’s Journalist Portfolio

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Black Friday Predictions - Series

Black Friday Predictions - Series

FatWallet's annual series of Black Friday predictions feature the forecast for upcoming prices in the most po…

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October Buying Guide - What to buy pre-holiday

October Buying Guide - What to buy pre-holiday

Last year we compared October shopping to smashing pumpkins (the act of, not the band). You can get a cheap t…

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iPhone 6S Buying Guide and Carrier Options

iPhone 6S Buying Guide and Carrier Options

When the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released in 2014, your ordering options were simple: shell out $199 or more…

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Smartphone Deals - 2015 Black Friday Predictions

Smartphone Deals - 2015 Black Friday Predictions

Last year's 2014 Black Friday ads featured a record 230 cell phone deals and even more deals on accessories. …

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TV Deals: 2015 Black Friday Predictions

TV Deals: 2015 Black Friday Predictions

Holiday shoppers expect Black Friday deals to feature crazy HDTV deals. Last year was no exception, with Blac…

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September Buying Guide - Labor Day Sales bring summer clearance

September Buying Guide - Labor Day Sales bring summer clearance

We don't think of Labor Day as an opportunity to shop and save, but maybe we should. Like President's Day and…

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Survey: 58% of Americans are Worried About GPT Models Introducing Security Vulnerabilities in Web Applications

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By Brent Shelton
| EIN News
Survey: 58% of Americans are Worried About GPT Models Introducing Security Vulnerabilities in Web Applications HostingAdvice survey also found that 62% of Americans surveyed think custom GPT models could replace human roles in web development.
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Survey: Lower Interest Rates May Affect Americans' Spending and Savings Plans in 2024

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By Brent Shelton
| EIN News
BadCredit.org survey reveals that 39% are relieved the Fed is expected to lower rates, which may encourage credit card use and purchases of vehicles and homes.
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Survey: 15% of Americans Have Used ChatGPT to Improve Their Credit Scores

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By Brent Shelton
| EIN News
Survey: 15% of Americans Have Used ChatGPT to Improve Their Credit Scores BadCredit.org survey reveals that many young consumers, predominantly Gen Z and millennial males, trust AI tools to help them improve their credit.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing monthly shopping trends newsletter for FatWallet.com.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter for following news, Facebook for staying in touch with friends.

Why did you become a journalist?

While helping other journalists with stories is rewarding, writing has been as well...any way to help folks save money!
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