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Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises
Consumers are on track to set a spending record this holiday season. But leaning on credit cards could come at a high cost.CNBC - 4h -
Scrambling to spend your FSA money? Don't make these 3 mistakes, experts warn
If you have money in your FSA and don't know what to do with it, here are three mistakes to avoid as your spending deadline draws near.CNBC - 23h -
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Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee
Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before he takes ...NBC News - 2d -
Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises
Heading into the holidays, many Americans were already saddled with record-breaking credit card debt.NBC News - 2h -
Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong, Mastercard says
Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if there was a good deal, Mastercard SpendingPulse said.MarketWatch - 6h -
‘Living proof that you can spend money on the poor’: Utopia comes to Mexico City
A visionary mayor has harnessed her imagination to promote health, wellbeing and culture in one of the Mexican capital’s most impoverished neighbourhoods . Mexico City’s mayor has never been ...The Guardian - 7h -
You be the judge: should my daughter stop spending so much on beauty products?
Denise says Marsha is obsessed with her appearance and is wasting her money. Marsha says times have changed. You decide whose argument lacks foundation Find out how to get a disagreement settled ...The Guardian - 11h -
The 2025 Rose Bowl: Ohio State vs. Oregon - Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, betting trends and stats
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 1d -
See how these 24-year-olds spend their 6-figure incomes in New York, California and Bali
Everyone spends money differently, even if they earn similar amounts. Here's how three 24-year-olds spend their six-figure salaries in various locations.CNBC - 1d -
College Football Playoff QB Power Rankings: Ohio State's Will Howard surges after strong first-round showing
Stacking up the quarterbacks remaining as we enter the quarterfinals of the College Football PlayoffCBS Sports - 1d -
In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home | Xinran
In my younger years I travelled all over China. But on a culinary tour of Bayswater with my son, I tasted belonging. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or ...The Guardian - 1d -
Chip Kelly played key role in Ohio State earning rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl
Ohio State coach Ryan Day says offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, a former Oregon and UCLA coach, has a strong connection with the Buckeyes' players.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex
Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Evening: Signs of Trouble for Trump’s Spending Cuts
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 2d -
NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers
The CFP's four opening-round games went head-to-head with a pair of NFL games on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump won last week's spending battle on points
Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...The Hill - 3d -
NFL Week 16 rookie rankings: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels lead strong week from quarterbacks
Kris Abrams-Drain logs first career interception against division rival.CBS Sports - 3d -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.CNBC - 3d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 3d -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 3d -
Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty
Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.CNBC - 3d -
Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill
A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk objected to a bipartisan budget ...The New York Times - 3d -
Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally
Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.CNBC - 3d -
Last-minute holiday gift ideas
The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.CBS News - 3d -
Holiday shoppers on the lookout for bigger and bigger TVs
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.CBS News - 3d -
Movies and TV shows to stream this holiday season
It's award season and the holiday season, which means it's time to hunker down and watch something fun. But if you don't want to brave the cold this week, there's lots of great content to stream in ...CBS News - 3d -
Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.
Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak ...CBS News - 3d -
'#CarspiracyTheory'? Jordan Love dons Toyotathon holiday sweater
The Packers quarterback's play has peaked around Toyotathon over the past couple of seasons.ESPN - 3d -
Apple to see strong Christmas iPhone sales that launch a ‘renaissance of growth’
Apple’s stock heads for another record as Wedbush sees strong holiday sales of new iPhones being the launching pad for a “renaissance of growth.”MarketWatch - 4d -
AP poll takeaways: Who's on the 'nice' list for the holidays?
Who will be UConn's third option? Is South Carolina a contender again? There were plenty of big questions ahead of this season. Some have already been answered; others remain a quandary.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why some people are spending the holidays sans family: ‘My friends are more fun than my relatives’
Not everyone can – or wants to – celebrate with family. Some choose traditions with friends and neighbors instead. The holidays are often thought of as a time for family – a time to pack bags and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season
More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.CBS News - 4d -
Women's college basketball Freshmen Tracker: UConn shows faith in Sarah Strong, Dani Carnegie keeps rolling
Strong was excellent in the Huskies' narrow defeat to USCCBS Sports - 4d -
Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week
A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...NBC News - 4d -
Jenny Lewis Holiday Gifts
The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service singer says that her “philosophy in life is ‘one up from the cheapest.’”The New York Times - 5d
