Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...

Tim Dowling’s tips for a successful multigenerational holiday

If you want your family to behave, make sure you invite friends, too – and five other ways to ensure your group holiday doesn’t feel like you’re herding cats. A multigenerational holiday has its ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024

New iPads are here. We break down the current lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season

Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year

Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.

What’s actually worth buying from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event

Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event runs for 2 weeks, during which you can save on skin care, hair tools, hair care and more from brands like Cosrx and Sunday Riley.

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2024)

The iPhone 16 range is here, along with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the details on Apple's current iPhone lineup to help find the right model for you.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body finds

Business - Financial Times - October 16

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

This influencer was scammed out of thousands in crypto — and has a tip to help you avoid fraud

A British fitness and wellness influencer who was duped into handing over $7,450 worth of crypto and has a tip on how to avoid falling into the same trap.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand

Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year

If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - 18 hours ago

EU should spend 20% of budget on security and climate disasters, report says

Finland’s former president reports on cost of Europe’s preparedness for multiple crises

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with a tax and spend budget

Chancellor heeds calls long made on the left for spending to match other European countries with rise of £70bn a year. Autumn budget live – latest updates Budget 2024: key points at a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Taylor Pendrith avoids biggest wind and stays in front in Las Vegas with a long day ahead

Strong wind with gusts approaching 50 mph caused a four-hour delay in the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

At last, a government willing to spend – but this budget will expose it to two great dangers | Aditya Chakrabortty

The good news: more money is on the table. The problems lie around how it will be raised – and who doesn’t stand to benefit. Change. That’s what Keir Starmer promised, isn’t it? In white letters ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste

We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.

World - The New York Times - October 22

The Bucks are at a tipping point with Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo has tiptoed around the idea of leaving Milwaukee before. Here's a "Hot Take We Might Actually Believe": he puts his foot down this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

29+ personalized holiday gifts

We rounded up 29+ personalized gifts for everyone on your list — including embroidered tote bags, customized photo puzzles, engraved jewelry and more.

7 Tips for Mastering ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’

Studio Zero’s new RPG is a massive adventure with a lot to do. Here’s where to start.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Tips on how to prevent cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart ...

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

The growing problems with buying leasehold

Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flat

World - Financial Times - October 16

The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Wolves 'tipping point' must come soon - O'Neil

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil says the side cannot continue to rely on excuses and "the longer it goes on the more urgent it becomes".

5 Tips for Maximizing Productivity With a Hybrid Staff on Slack

The senior director of product management at the communications company has some simple advice for leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Career tips for adapting to rapid changes in the workplace

According to new data from LinkedIn, 50% of professionals surveyed are feeling overwhelmed by how quickly their job is changing, and 48% are worried about "being left behind." LinkedIn career ...

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