Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups

Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.

Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.

Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
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President Joe Biden's administration will extend a pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.

Butterball CEO dismisses talk of Thanksgiving dinner shifting to chicken

Despite Thanksgiving inflation, U.S. turkey producer Butterball is letting consumers know there’s plenty to gobble up thanks to "no shortages" within their operations.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors

Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.

Beware: Instant messenger job interviews
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A Muskego woman recently learned that not every job posting is legitimate. After her interview for a job through instant messenger, she wrote to Contact 6.

What is Small Business Saturday? The annual post-Thanksgiving push for consumers to buy from small businesses

Big retailers often have the spotlight when it comes to holiday shopping, but Small Business Saturday, which happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, gives small businesses some time in the spotlight. Here's what you should know about the annual shopping event.

Target claims ‘biggest Black Friday sale ever’ as Thanksgiving nears

An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a new survey.

For sale: 'Goonies' house hits the market in Oregon for $1.65 million

The 1,935-square-foot home still features a pull-down ladder with an entrance to the attic, where “the Goonies” characters found an old treasure map in the 1985 cult classic.

Target warns of weak holiday season, CEO says consumers stressed

Inflation dipped slightly in October but has been running near a 40-year high for months, causing consumers to pull back on some spending to prioritize items like food and gas.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup

On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.

How much you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving staples this year

Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.