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Trump Demands Congress Increase Second Stimulus Check From $600 to $2,000. Here Are the Chances of That Happening
President Donald Trump is demanding lawmakers amend the Covid relief bill and raise the second round of stimulus checks to $2,000 per person, up from $600.
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Your (Very) Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide That Won't Break Your Budget
Are you scrambling to buy your last-minute holiday presents? NerdWallet’s personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer stopped by LX News to share last-minute gift ideas for procrastinators who don’t want to break their bank accounts.
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Congress Agrees to a Covid Stimulus Deal. Here's Who's Likely Eligible for a $600 Check and When You'll Get It
Congress has agreed to a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus deal, which was set to include direct payments of $600 to many adults.
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The Holidays Could Make Or Break Struggling Stores
Clothing stores and specialty retailers are offering big discounts and heavily promoting curbside pickup in hopes of rescuing a lackluster holiday shopping season
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In College? You Could Be Eligible for $1,800 in Stimulus Check Payments
College students could potentially be looking at up to $1,800 in Covid relief stimulus checks in 2020.
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Still No $1,200 Stimulus Check? Here's How to Claim Your Covid Relief Cash
Millions who were eligible for the first $1,200 stimulus check under the CARES Act may not have received a payment. Here’s how to claim that Covid relief cash.
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Raging Pandemic, Bitter Cold Not Stopping Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers in Boston
Bitter cold and a raging pandemic didn’t stop dedicated shoppers Saturday night in Boston. The crosswalk signs were covered in snow and everyone was bundled up with their masks, but the sidewalks were packed and the stores were busy on Newbury Street. “I need to get some stuff for my mom, my sisters,” Peter McAnespie said. “It’s a lot...
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Stores Are Busy With Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers
Shoppers say COVID-19 guidelines prevented stores from getting too crowded, making the whole experience much better than past years.
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$600 Second Stimulus Checks Could Be Coming. Here's Who's First in Line to Get Them
If Congress passes a new Covid relief package, a second round of stimulus checks could go out this month. But the timeline may be faster for some.
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Tech Talker: Last Minute Gifts
Still searching for last minute holiday gifts?
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Nor'easter Could Impact Shipping as Holiday Gift Crunch Time Arrives
Buyers have already ramped up online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, stretching delivery systems. Now a nor’easter could make those deliveries even more difficult.
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How to Spot Fake Shopping Sites and Avoid Being Scammed
Online shopping scams are on the rise as thieves look to take advantage of the increase in people shopping online during the pandemic.
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Anti-Spending Movement Gains Momentum Ahead of Black Friday
Holiday debt typically rises every year, but in 2020 financial experts caution shoppers to stick to a budget.
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Holiday Shopping: Tech Gifts Under $50
Holiday shopping can sometimes be a struggle, especially on a tight budget, but Consumer Report has some gift ideas for tech lovers with price tags that would make anyone’s holiday merry and bright.
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How to Get Through the Holidays Without Racking Up Post-Holiday Debt
Go ahead and get something for those at the top of your list, but it’s all about preparing and prioritizing when holiday shopping in 2020, especially when making a mad dash to get through the list with just a couple of weeks to go. Retail expert Trae Bodge offers her tried-and-true tips to get you through debt-free so the merriment...
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines: What You Need to Know Amid the Pandemic
If you’re sending packages this holiday season, you might want to get them in the mail soon — or use some of our outside-the-box options.
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5 Gift Ideas for the People You Won't See in Person
With COVID-19 cases surging across the country, health experts advising people to stay in their own homes for Christmas. So, what are some fun, thoughtful gifts you can send to friends and family you won’t see in person? Here are 5 ideas from smart shopping expert Trae Bodge.
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Best Gifts for People You Won't See in Person
Need some gift ideas for your friends and family that you won’t see in person this year? Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge shares her favorites that will make them feel the love from miles away.
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Upgrade Those Gifts for Your Guy
Do you have a hard time buying gifts for the men in your life? Maybe they already have everything or shrug you off with a casual, “I don’t want anything” when you ask. Lifestyle Expert Josh McBride is going to help you out of the rut. Sponsored by Burlington.
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The Top Trending Gifts of the 2020 Holiday Season
This year, the items on our wish lists have changed a bit. NBC’s Liz McLaughlin explains how people are buying gifts that are helping folks adapt to “the new normal.”