Overspend Holidays Expert

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.

Top stories - CBS News - November 18

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.

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.

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.

Top stories - CBS News - November 18

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

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 - 8 hours ago

Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends

David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.

Mega-donor: Democratic overspending disqualifies Harris ‘forever’

Democratic megadonor John Morgan tells “CUOMO” that the Harris-Walz campaign's spending is cause for concern.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

With Reality Labs, Meta risks heading down slippery slope of overspending again

Zuckerberg said that he is going to keep building out Meta’s infrastructure and data centers, because the opportunity is so huge, even if investors don’t like it.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog

OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

A Holiday Tradition

We’re covering Thanksgiving arguments past.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Counting Down to the Holidays With Jewelry

Open a door in some Advent calendars and you might find a necklace or a pair of earrings.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

The HTSI holiday gift guide 2024

What’s on the HTSI editors’ and contributors’ Christmas lists? We’ve got it covered

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

Do-it-yourself kits and salon gift certificates are available to create what many call fairy hair.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

How to stay healthy during the holidays

Dr. Jon LaPook shares essential tips to help you stay healthy through the holiday season.

Lacey Chabert on new holiday films

The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that ...

Rich people are dominating holiday travel

Most hotel guests this holiday season will be people making six-figure incomes, a recent Deloitte survey found.

Rough weather complicates holiday travel

Rain and snow are in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day, from the Midwest to the Northeast. John Elliott has the latest forecast.

Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal

The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Snowstorm threatens to disrupt holiday travel

Another round of snow is coming that could disrupt holiday travel. NBC News' Angie Lassman reports on where the brunt of the storm will hit.

Experts answer your Budget questions

We responded to reader’s queries about personal finance

World - Financial Times - October 31

The best hand warmers, according to experts

The best hand warmers include air-activated, rechargeable and reusable options from HotHands, Ocoopa, Ignik Outdoors and more.

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

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Everybody loves arcade cabinets, but many people simply don’t have space in their home--or cash in their wallet--to dedicate to a full-size machine. If that’s the case, it’s worth checking out the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene

IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season

A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.

Business - Inc. - November 13

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

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

Business - Inc. - November 15

Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?

With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.

Top stories - CBS News - November 18

Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?

The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 18

'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

Dee Goddard says her family is at the point of "giving up" living in the Derbyshire Dales.

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

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

Travel expert on holiday tips to save time and money

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

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

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

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

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Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends

Mega-donor: Democratic overspending disqualifies Harris ‘forever’

With Reality Labs, Meta risks heading down slippery slope of overspending again

UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

A Holiday Tradition

Counting Down to the Holidays With Jewelry

The HTSI holiday gift guide 2024

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

How to stay healthy during the holidays

Lacey Chabert on new holiday films

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

Rich people are dominating holiday travel

Rough weather complicates holiday travel

Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal

Snowstorm threatens to disrupt holiday travel

Experts answer your Budget questions

The best hand warmers, according to experts

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene

5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?

Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?

'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

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