Holidays Expert Says

Homebuying during the holidays: Pros and cons experts say to know

There are some unique benefits to buying a house this time of year — but it's not perfect.

Millennials say they plan to spend big this holiday season — 'I see a lot of optimism,' expert says

Millennials plan to spend more than any other generation for the holidays, a new survey says. But using credit cards or payment plans may come at a high cost.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

You're 'wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it

Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

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.

5 signs you need debt relief before the holidays, according to experts

These subtle red flags may indicate you need debt assistance before splurging on holiday gifts, experts say.

Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say

Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Workplace wellness expert: My top 3 tips to get ahead of holiday stress—'It's such a crazy time of year'

While the holiday season can be cheerful and exciting, it can also lead to burnout, says Gloria Chan Packer, founder of Recalibrate. These tips can help.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Report says 76% of kids are asking for video games this holiday | ESA

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that 76% of U.S. kids are asking for video games as gifts for the holiday season.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says

An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.

Urban Outfitters says it doesn’t have to discount as aggressively, amid holiday-season optimism

Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. jumped after hours on Tuesday after the clothing retailer reported third-quarter results that topped expectations and said it was “optimistic” about holiday-season ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough

Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Dead-heat poll results are astonishing – and improbable, these experts say

It’s possible the tied race reflects not the sentiments of the voters, but rather risk-averse decision-making by pollsters. Guardian polls tracker: Trump v Harris latest national averages The ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Presidential election offers opportunities — and risks — for ETF investors, experts say

In the months ahead, some ETFs or funds could outperform depending on who becomes president, but experts caution against making any hasty moves.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Criminal cases against Trump will be "brought to a halt," says election law expert

President-elect Donald Trump promised to fire special counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice said it will wind down the cases against Trump before his inauguration. Rick Pildes, ...

Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.

How important was health, reproductive care in the election? Not very, say experts

Despite concerns about the future of the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights, health care was not a major voting issue in this election, experts tell ABC News.

Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts

Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Here's what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say

Donald Trump wants to address the housing shortage in the U.S. But some of his promises might be hurdles in the way.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Will home prices drop in 2025? Here's what experts say.

Many prospective homebuyers may be wondering about the trajectory of home prices in 2025. Here's what to know now.

Cannabis stock valuations and investments hobbled by regulatory uncertainties, experts say

A reality check around regulatory challenges facing the cannabis sector has taken hold among some of the leading financiers in the industry, as optimism around the promise of a legal market has faded.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts

Dutch appeal court ruled in favour of oil and gas company over judgment telling it to limit emissions. A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, experts say.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.

UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".

Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts

Future UN conferences should only be held in countries that show support for climate action, urge influential group. Over 1,700 coal, oil and gas lobbyists granted access to Cop29, says report ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Can Trump dismantle the Department of Education? It won't be easy, experts say

"One thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington, D.C.," President-elect Trump vowed in 2023.

World’s 1.5C climate target ‘deader than a doornail’, experts say

Scientists say goal to keep world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is not going to happen despite talks at Cop29 in Baku. The internationally agreed goal to keep the world’s temperature rise below ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

These are the best gold investments to make before 2025, experts say

Experts recommend four gold investments if you want to buy the precious metal before the new year.

Trump's proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say

“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.

Is debt forgiveness a good option right now? Here's what experts say

If you're deep in debt, pursuing this type of relief may be an option — but it won't make sense for everyone.

Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check

Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.

Glicked double bill may not match Barbenheimer buzz, experts say

Gladiator II and Wicked filling up theatres but unlikely to replicate phenomenon of Barbie-Oppenheimer release. The great Barbenheimer clash of summer 2023 – when Barbie came out on the same day ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Does a HELOC make sense with inflation rising again? What experts say

With inflation rising and HELOC interest rates variable, homeowners may be wondering about the value of acting now.

Climate denial a unifying theme of Trump’s cabinet picks, experts say

Loyalists selected for important roles have offered staunch support to fossil fuels and downplayed climate crisis. Donald Trump’s cabinet picks have been eclectic and often controversial but a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Should seniors invest in gold in 2025? Here's what experts say

Experts say gold can be a smart investment for seniors in 2025, but it's not for everyone. Here's what to consider.

A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations

Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.

Business - Inc. - November 22

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