Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot.

And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed. 

For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam.  

Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad deals.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot.
And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed. 
For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam.  
Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad deals.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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