I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor. My teen has a clear favorite, but I'm torn.

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Composite of image of author Terri Peters smiling outside of a Michaels and smiling outside of a Hobby Lobby
Both Michaels and Hobby Lobby have tons of seasonal sales and home decor, but the retailers are quite different.

Terri Peters

3 tips for protecting your budget during the holidays, from a financial behavior expert

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Headshot of Brittany Greene, a financial behavioral strategist.
Brittany Greene is a financial behavioral strategist.

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Costco is my go-to place to shop for Thanksgiving. Here are 12 of my favorite things to buy there every year.

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Turkey breast and pumpkin pie from Costco.
From turkey breasts to delicious pumpkin pies, here are the best things to get at Costco for Thanksgiving.

Olivia Yi

Streamers are offering generous Black Friday promos — but they're a double-edged sword

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Mark Ruffalo
Streaming fans can watch "Task" on HBO Max, which is offering a Black Friday deal of $3 a month for 12 months.

Peter Kramer/HBO

Holiday shopping season: Spending tips, gift ideas, and retail trends

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Shopping cart with a large gift, a long receipt, and surrounding presents.

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The holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, it can be a season of joy, giving, and smart saving.

Give Venice a break — this nearby Italian town has the canals and fairy-tale charm without the crowds

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Treponti Bridge
Treponti Bridge

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A 25-year banking pro says to be skeptical of social media tips and start investing 'any amount' you can

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Headshot of Racquel Oden
Racquel Oden is the US head of wealth and private banking at HSBC.

Photo courtesy of Racquel Oden

Earnings season: Analysis of quarterly results from top market movers

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Dollar currency symbol, coins surrounded by major company logos (Meta, Amazon, Tesla, Google and Microsoft).

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Each quarter, corporate America opens its books, and the numbers tell the story. Earnings reveal which companies are thriving, which are struggling, and where the economy is headed next.

Surfing in Switzerland? One medieval town has waves, castles, and barely any tourists.

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Thun, Switzerland
Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem destination with medieval castles and lakeside mountain views.

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Feldkirch, Austria, is an enchanting medieval town packed with charm and history. Most tourists miss it entirely.

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Feldkirch (Austria)
Feldkirch is situated in a valley surrounded by lush rolling hills and mountains.

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