My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.

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The Thanksgiving meal we ordered from Costco was filling and delicious.

Terri Peters

This year is shaping up to be the worst seasonal job market since 2009. Here are the major retailers hiring — and pulling back.

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Bill Laughlin, owner of the Christmas Etc. store, works on a Santa Claus figure on the sales floor in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Retail jobs typically represent about two-thirds of seasonal hiring each year, according to jobs site Indeed.

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It feels like I'm constantly spending money on my kids between September and December. I'm budgeting differently this year.

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The author spends a lot on her teen at the end of the year.

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How Gen Z turned awkward holiday photos into viral gold for JCPenney Portrait Studios

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Jenny Powers, her husband and daughter pose for an awkward holiday photo in blue Hanukah themed sweaters looking into a light source off to the left/
The awkward holiday photo trend made up 30% of holiday photos at JCPenney Portrait Studios in 2024.

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Martha Stewart told us the 3 recipes she thinks everyone should learn how to make for the holidays

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Martha Stewart spoke to Business Insider about her favorite holiday recipes.

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I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.

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I rode the Santa Claus Express on a trip to Finland.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I'm vegan, but the rest of my family isn't. So, I'm relying on these 8 tasty Trader Joe's finds this holiday season.

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I've discovered some of Trader Joe's best vegan holiday staples.

Stephanie Dreyer

I'm the eldest sibling and feel financial pressure during the holidays. I'm making less money this year and don't want to let my family down.

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The author (not pictured) had to figure out a holiday budget this year.

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18 of the best anti-Christmas movies to watch if you're over the holidays already

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Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Bad Santa."

Miramax

My family has holiday traditions for the entire month of December. It's chaotic, but I love it.

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The author's family celebrates the holiday season the entire month of December.

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