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Holiday spending hacks: How to unwrap savings without sacrificing festive cheer

Cardlytics reports that card-linked cash-back offers represent a strategic stocking stuffer for smart shoppers navigating the expensive holiday landscape.

73% of small business owners optimistic about 2025 economy

NEXT surveyed 1,500 small business owners aged 18-64 across industries and regions in late October and November 2024 to share findings about how economic factors are shaping business in the new year.

Can you use a personal credit card for business expenses?

Ramp explains when and why a personal credit card may be used for business expenses, the risks involved, and the benefits of using a business credit card instead.

What to do if your information is found on the dark web

Experian outlines how to protect your accounts and identity online and what to do if your information is found on the dark web.

Unwrapping Financial Lessons This Holiday Season

(BPT) - By Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Banking and Lending Products at Bank of AmericaAs a kid, there's nothing quite like tearing open holiday gift …

Indiana Hoosiers Prove They Can Win at Trading as well as Football

(NewsUSA) - IU Students Prevail in 2024 CME Group University Trading Challenge Indiana University secured another win as it's been named CME Group's 21st Annual University Trading Challenge winners! …

Winter accidents happen — here's how to be prepared

(BPT) - Winter can be a joyous season — full of sledding, skating, skiing and all the other fun and exciting activities that come along with it. But it can also be a season of accidents, and …

Managing your money

35 essential business expense categories for businesses of all sizes

Ramp provides a guide to deductible business expenses, including 35 common expense categories for businesses of any size.  

4 Tips to Take Control of Your Savings

(Family Features) Saving money is a critical financial practice that nearly everyone strives to accomplish. Yet, it is often easier in theory than reality. Consider these savings tips.

Why thousands of Philly families are switching to cyber charter school

Chalkbeat shares insights from families who have made the switch from in-person to cyber school in Philadelphia.   

Managers are getting less training, and it's hurting companies

WorkTango used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze the dip in on-the-job management training over the past five years compared to jobs overall.

From newspapers to fast food: What the new era of retail kiosks means for consumers

The RealReal analyzed archived news reports and survey data to trace the history of self-ordering technology.

The best used luxury SUVs in 2025

When looking at the best used luxury SUVs, CarGurus selected premium-brand models that offer impressive quality, features, and safety.

Top 5 nursing trends shaping health care in 2025

Vivian Health examines five trends that could redefine nurses' roles, enhance patient care, and alter the entire healthcare system in 2025 and beyond.
More money matters
EVs for all: How car shares are making electric vehicles accessible
Reasons to Be Cheerful covers community-first car shares as an affordable way to plug into sustainable transit.
This winemaker turns 1% of his yearly wine sales into Bitcoin
Square features an innovative Colorado winemaker who blends tradition with technology by converting 1% of his yearly fiat wine sales to Bitcoin.
Where home prices are forecast to increase most in the coming year
SmartAsset ranked 2,000 of the largest U.S. zip codes based on the projected average dollar increase in home prices between August 2024 and August 2025.
New money scams are popping up: Here are the ones to look out for
Money.ca explores the different kinds of evolving money scams and how to avoid them.
The 10 cities where freelancers earn the most
Where are freelancers earning the most money? Ouro analyzed the latest economic impact study from Fiverr to compile the top 10 cities.
Charities look to make up for weak revenue, shifting donor base this GivingTuesday
How could GivingTuesday impact a trend of declining donations to charities? Windfall analyzed data from Giving USA and others to illustrate.
52 companies that offer student discounts
SoFi rounds up dozens of currently available student discounts on a variety of goods and services.
On Small Business Saturday, establishments with a digital presence may have an edge
Using Deloitte and Wells Fargo and Small Business Majority surveys, accessiBe helps small business owners address holiday shoppers' preferences.
What is check kiting? The viral "money glitch" that's actually fraud
Spokeo breaks down the viral-again and fraudulent practice of check-kiting.
These two states are responsible for most of the nation's school book bans
The 19th examines developments in school book bans across the U.S.

42% of Americans are willing to pay more to support small businesses

(BPT) - Americans are evenly split on their shopping habits, shopping both big and small — 29% favor local or small businesses, while 29% prefer national retailers. Though price remains …

How to Plan for Retirement

(Family Features) Being financially secure in retirement starts while you're still working. To ensure you're prepared, consider these steps to plan for retirement.

New Year’s resolutions for your financial health: tools to help you navigate your financial situation

(Lindsey Johnson, Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO) - The end of the year is the perfect time to review your full financial picture and consider any changes. With over 4,000 banks in …

42% of Americans say they’ll regift to save money this holiday season

(BPT) - New research from Empower explores how America is "spending" the holidays.Key takeaways:84% of Americans report there is at least one topic they'd want to avoid at the holiday dinner table …
More news about money
How to give your employees a health insurance stipend
Thatch outlines how small businesses can give employees a healthcare stipend to use to pay for health insurance, medical bills, and more.
How to stop spending money: 7 strategies to curb overspending
SoFi provides an understanding of why overspending can happen, plus seven strategies to curb it.
Lift kit laws by state: Rules and guidelines for truck lift enthusiasts
RealTruck.com reports that every state has its own lifted truck laws, and if you plan on spending time off-road, you need to comply with your state's rules and guidelines for lifted trucks.
6 steps you should take after a data breach
With the number of data breach victims up nearly 500% in 2024, Experian provides six steps to take if your information is compromised.
More consumers hope to cut out self-gifting this year. They may be making a mistake.
A majority of Americans may not gift themselves anything this holiday season. Stacker spoke with experts about why they might reconsider.
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