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Shopping doesn’t have to include shipping — and that’s a blessing in 2021. Inflation has been pushing up the cost of just about everything for most of the year, and much of it has to do with the soaring cost of getting things from here to there. Thanks to clogged ports, a labor shortage, surging fuel prices and a global supply chain crisis, shipping packages costs a whole lot more now than it did this time last year — and the high-pressure holiday season isn’t even here yet....

Do you know how much more your Thanksgiving dinner will cost this year? CBS reported that historically, food prices have risen only 2% annually. This year, the United States government estimates food prices will be up 9.5% to 10.5%. By Heather Taylor Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsLearn More: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves With double-digit percent increases anticipated for holiday staples including turkey, potatoes, stuffing and canned pumpkin, many households are looking for less expensive ingredients to help keep holiday dinners on a budget....

As we move toward the holidays, money is often on the top of our minds as we think about gifts and holiday gatherings. By Jordan Rosenfeld Shopping: Shopping Mistakes You’re Making and How To Stop Budget This: 50 Purchases Buyers Almost Always Regret This year, planning for your holiday meals and beyond might need to include a revision to your budget, as some foods are skyrocketing in price, now and for the foreseeable future:...

With average home values in the United States reaching record highs this year, home equity loans are becoming an attractive way for homeowners to put their biggest asset to use. But while more than one-quarter of homeowners are open to the idea of home equity loans, new research has found that almost all older homeowners are against it. By Vance Cariaga See: 8 Purchases Retirees Almost Always RegretFind: Looking To Diversify In A Bear Market?...

Entertainment and esports company FaZe Clan, a digital content platform created for the Gen Z and millennial generations, is combining with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public with a $1 billion valuation. The company will be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “FAZE.” By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Top 10 Most Expensive Stocks: What Is the Highest Priced Stock Right Now? Explore: How Will Teens and Gen Z Invest Their Money?...

By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Student Loan Forgiveness The U.S. Department of Education announced upcoming changes that will result in immediate debt cancellation for at least 40,000 federal student loan borrowers, and move an additional 3.6 million borrowers closer to some form of loan forgiveness. Read the full story here Business Spotlight: Netflix Netflix posted extremely disappointing earnings on April 19, revealing it lost 200,000 paid subscribers in the first quarter, which triggered the stock to drop 27% to a three-year low in pre-market trading on April 20....

It’s the last Friday of July — wait, already?! Time to catch up on today’s top financial stories. We’ll see you in August! By Heather Taylor The Big Lead: US Economy Shrinks for Second Straight Quarter as It Enters Technical Recession The real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased 0.9% in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), following the first quarter decrease of 1.6%. This turn of events would technically mean that the economy is in a recession....

Sen. Todd Young (50) is an American lawyer, military officer, businessperson and politician who has served as a senator representing Indiana for five years. Young, a Republican, has a reputation for bipartisanship and is currently seeking reelection against the Democratic and Libertarian candidates Tom McDermott and James Sceniak, respectively. The polls suggest Young holds a strong lead. By Michelle Tompkins See: How Much is Prince Harry Worth?Find: How Rich Is Meghan Markle?...

If you’re seeking a pay raise this year to help balance out the highest inflation rate in more than four decades, here’s the good news: While inflation is historically high, unemployment is historically low. This means employers are desperate to find and keep good workers, which gives you more bargaining power. By Vance Cariaga See: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency HappensFind: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job...

Many working Americans dream about traveling the world once they retire, or even moving abroad to enjoy their golden years. For those that prepare well in advance and have significant nest eggs, these types of options may indeed be possible. However, the vast majority of older Americans either have health problems that might preclude such a lifestyle or don’t have a sizable enough retirement fund to cover all of these expenditures....

Many Americans have increased their income streams this year to combat inflation and the high cost of living, but the higher the income, the larger the tax bill. Generally, most people want to keep as much of their income as possible, so how can they made that happen? By Heather Taylor One of the most common ways is to maximize your non-taxable income. Let’s examine how to do that. Taxable Income vs....

The end of Netflix password sharing is almost here. The company announced during its quarterly earnings call on Oct. 18 that it will charge customers a monthly fee if they share their login information. This goes into effect in early 2023. By Josephine Nesbit See: How Much Is Netflix? Price Breakdown by Subscription PlanFind: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now Engadget reported that this move comes on the heels of a pilot program currently running in Latin America which charges fees for extra users outside of the household....

If you believe nothing says I love you like free food, you’re in luck this Valentine’s Day. If you forgot to make dinner reservations at your favorite spot, or if cash is a little tight, you can grab one of these great deals on your way home from work. By Dawn Allcot See: Forgot Flowers? Check Your Local Grocery or Hardware Store To Keep Valentine’s Day Budget Friendly Find: Grabbing a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift?...

The real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 1.4% in the first quarter of 2022 in the U.S., the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) said on April 28. This figure was disappointing as it was below Dow Jones’s estimates of a 1% gain for the quarter and follows the fourth quarter increase of 6.9%. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency HappensFind: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps...

Twitter added several new payment options to its tip jar feature this week, including Ethereum, the world’s second-biggest cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin. By Vance Cariaga See: 4 Best Places To Buy and Sell CryptocurrencyFind: Cryptocurrency Jargon: A Guide for the Crypto-Curious Twitter tweeted the news (of course) Wednesday, saying the social media giant “added Paga, Barter by Flutterwave, Paytm, and the option to add your Ethereum address” to the tip jar....

Are you ready for doorbuster deals and out-of-this-world savings? Black Friday is fast approaching, and retailers are starting early with some hard-to-believe deals. Walmart, for instance, started its Black Friday Deals for Days sale online on Nov. 14. Lowe’s is offering some of its deepest discounts well ahead of the traditional day-after-Thanksgiving shopping date. By Crystal Mayer See: Costco Black Friday Deals You Shouldn’t Pass UpImportant: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

Every business wants to grow. For many companies, that is their defining mission. But there are two ways to make a company larger. By John Csiszar See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts Also: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job Growing is the more traditional option, and it often involves raising additional money. But scaling a business is another way to increase a company’s revenues without a corresponding rise in expenses....

It’s a little-known fact, but earnings for active duty military service or active duty training are covered under Social Security and have been since 1957. One of the special benefits military members receive is that it is possible to receive both Social Security benefits and military retirement benefits. By Georgina Tzanetos See: The mySocialSecurity Online Portal Helps You Manage Your BenefitsFind: 30 Greatest Threats to Your Retirement According to the Social Security Administration, there is generally no reduction of Social Security benefits because one receives military retirement benefits, as well....

Every year around this time, as people settle into watching their favorite holiday films, there is one big question that always seems to come up without fail. Just what kind of job did Kevin McCallister’s dad in “Home Alone” have in order to afford that sprawling house and take a family of 15 (including extended members) to Paris for the holidays? By Selena Fragassi See: Holiday Travel Savings — Airbnb Now Lets You Search by Total Cost and Cracks Down on ‘Unreasonable’ DemandsFind: The Best Airlines for Booking Holiday Travel With Reward Miles...