Markets and the Presidents Day holiday
After the market volatility of the past week, traders and investors will pause to recognize the Presidents Day holiday.
Is student loan debt a dating deal-breaker?
More Millennials are cohabiting as student debt rises, leading many singles to pay more attention to a potential spouse's financial situation, which can lead to awkward conversations if not handled properly.
27% of consumers in relationships expect Valentine's Day spending may cause them to rack up credit card debt
Some consumers spending money for Valentine’s Day anticipate doing so for their other half might rack up credit card debt for them, according to a LendingTree survey.
Cracker Barrel celebrates Valentine's Day with free food offer to 5 couples if they get engaged at restaurant
Cracker Barrel is getting in to the Valentine's Day spirit, offering to bestow a year of free Cracker Barrel to a handful of couples as part of a contest.
Walmart makes breaking up more bearable
Walmart is selling a Valentine's Day bear that's seemingly dedicated for couples who are having a rocky time. The company says it's the perfect 'humorous' gift.
Credit card debt prevents nearly 20% of Americans from becoming homeowners
Amidst high inflation and home prices, mounting credit card debt is preventing many Americans from becoming homeowners.
Holiday retail sales miss expectations, NRF says
The National Retail Federation announced Wednesday that retail sales growth fell short of expectations but that we still ended the year "with impressive annual retail sales."
Southwest Airlines to spend over $1B to invest in IT systems following holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines announced in a letter to loyalty customers that it is taking additional measures to review the events and "make thoughtful recommendations on future actions."
The markets and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday: Here's what you should know
Monday is the second market holiday of the new year as trading gets put on hold in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Airlines expected to offer flight deals, but they'll be short-lived
It's the off-season for the airline industry, which typically means customers will be offered a handful of deals from carriers trying to ramp up demand.
Southwest Airlines says holiday cancellations could amount to $825M loss
Southwest Airlines expects to rack up a significant loss, as much as $825 million, from the operational meltdown that led to nearly 17,000 flight cancellations.
Online holiday spending reaches record $211B, Adobe says
Online holiday shoppers spent just over $211 billion during the holiday season which spans from the beginning of November to Dec. 31, according to Adobe Analytics.
Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
The markets and the New Year holiday
There will be no trading in stocks or bonds on Monday as Wall Street observes the New Year holiday.
Amazon Prime drones deliver Christmas gifts
Amazon's Prime Air delivery service launched in two cities before Christmas, delivering packages via drone to customers in the states of California and Texas.
Retail sales jump 7.6% during critical holiday shopping season
Retail sales rose 7.6% during the critical holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, a measure that tracks online and in-store spending.
Markets and the Christmas holiday
There will be no trading in stocks or bonds on Monday as Wall Street observes the Christmas holiday.
At Christmas, kids can get Santa visit on their device thanks to new app
The app Portable North Pole is sure to bring some extra magic to Christmas as it allows parents/guardians to create a personalized phone call or video from Santa Claus.
Winter storm cancels, delays thousands of flights, disrupting holiday travel
Thousands of travelers are being thrown off track as scores of flights were delayed and canceled over the last four days. The country is bracing for a major winter storm.
Santa Claus' side gig: How much money Saint Nick could bring home this season
Santa Claus is busier than ever this time of year, making stops at malls, homes and community events. Despite the sometimes long hours, paychecks can be rewarding.