Want to comfortably splurge on holiday shopping? You’ll need to make this much money.

Concerns about the economy won’t keep Americans from getting into the holiday spirit — and the highest earners are ready to shell out plenty of extra money while shopping this weekend.

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Want a Diamond? You’ll Need to Decide on Lab-Grown or Natural.

Consumer misconceptions about diamonds can make the process of engagement ring shopping even more distressing.

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How much money do U.S. senators make?

Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.

Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds

It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

How much money does the President of the United States make?

The U.S. president's salary has remained unchanged since 2001. Here is how much the nation's chief executive earns.

How much money do U.S. House members make?

Members of Congress haven't given themselves a raise since 2009, but House lawmakers still earn six figures.

How much money will Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?

Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, are ready to throw down. Financially, they'll both come out winners.

The No. 1 Business Skill You’ll Need in 2025

If you want to take on the competition, the incumbents, and the AI hype, you’ll need to use their momentum against them.

Business - Inc. - November 7

'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works

The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.

Business - CNBC - October 31

What’s stopping you from achieving the American dream? Money — and here’s how much people say they need.

An exclusive YouGov poll for MarketWatch finds 3 in 4 people say the cost of living has become a major roadblock to reaching the American dream.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

The ultimate men’s capsule wardrobe: the only 22 items you’ll ever need

Want to up your style game but cut your consumption? It’s easy with these go-to pieces. • Read Simon Chilvers on streamlining your style . A capsule wardrobe can seem like a fashion unicorn: a ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Forget ‘flattering’: comfortable clothes make me feel most like myself

In midlife, I prioritize roomy designs that helped me move with ease. I had been searching for that freedom all along. A few weeks ago, getting dressed to take my kids to a comics festival, I put ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start

The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

How much money does it take to be financially successful?

According to a new survey from financial service company Empower, Gen Z Americans believe it takes a salary of $588,000 to be considered financially successful. That's more than double the figure ...

Travel expert on holiday tips to save time and money

Having visited more than 250 cities in 62 countries, Emmy-winning host Samantha Brown shares her top strategies to make holiday travel smoother and more affordable.

7 U.S. cities where you need to earn more than 4 times the minimum wage to comfortably afford rent

Workers would need to earn quadruple the federal minimum wage in order to comfortably afford rent in these cities, per Clever Real Estate's analysis.

Business - CNBC - November 19

What Generation Alpha wants to learn about money

A sense of the challenges ahead mean primary and secondary schoolchildren are eager for financial literacy

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday

To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars

Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft

Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Shopify’s stock heads for best day ever on upbeat holiday forecast

A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Target Stock Plunges After Weak Earnings Report Ahead of Holiday Season

The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Kohl’s Surprise CEO Departure Highlights Holiday Shopping Season Challenges

The retailer’s struggles continue with a leadership shuffle just before Black Friday.

Business - Inc. - 22 hours ago

Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement

Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollars

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Here’s how much money was bet on the 2024 presidential election

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election; here’s how much people wagered on the race

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

The New Amazon Haul Storefront Is Feeding Our Endless Need to Shop

It is the shopping phenomenon of our times, and now it’s an Amazon store.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money

More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Finding the money to make Europe great again

Frozen assets and large capital exports should be go-to sources for funding a geopolitical transformation

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Donald Trump Jr. wants to dominate your shopping cart. Here’s how.

Donald Trump Jr. isn’t planning to officially work in his father’s administration, but he has other plans to make money off of MAGA through a new job at 1789 Capital.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Kings Top Six Showing Signs of Much Needed Breakthrough

Three Kings players have stood out this season, and they are not the usual suspects: Alex Turcotte, Quinton Byfield, and Brandt Clarke. Clarke has been leading the team's defensive core, posting 12 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Rangers Get Blown Out By Sabres In Much-needed Wakeup Call

Mistakes that have plagued the Rangers all season finally came to bight them in their 6-1 loss to Sabres.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Storms bring much needed rain to the Northeast and alerts to the West

Both sides of the country are facing some extreme weather as heavy rain pushes northeast and a bomb cyclone low pressure system impacts Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. NBC News ...

Lebanon ceasefire deal a ‘much needed foreign policy victory’ for Biden

Israel’s cabinet votes to approve a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. NBC News Correspondents Hala Gorani and Gabe Gutierrez report on the latest reaction to the announcement.

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

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