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Josh Allen, playoff-contending Bills hope to take care of business against free-falling Chargers 12/21/2023 04:24pm • Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are well aware they are on the outside looking in when it comes to a playoff spot. With three games remaining, Allen knows the only thing the Bills can do is handle their own business. That starts when they visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. “We've g Here are some ways you can reduce financial stress during the holidays 12/21/2023 12:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but they can also be financially stressful. With gifts, social gatherings and plane tickets home, the costs can start piling up. Household expenses continue to rise and many Americans are expressing concern about their financial future Were your holiday deliveries stolen? What to know about porch piracy and what you can do about it 12/21/2023 06:49am • NEW YORK (AP) — You found the perfect holiday gift online. You ordered it. A notification arrived on your phone, showing the package had arrived. But when you open your doors, the parcel is nowhere to be found. If this has happened to you, then count yourself among the unlucky group of shoppers w Survey: Nearly 30% of Last-Minute Shoppers Waiting on Next Paycheck to Buy Gifts 12/19/2023 07:00pm • A mid-December survey from U.S. News & World Report shows that panic shopping may be just around the corner for some Americans. There are many reasons people wait until the last minute to buy gifts, but for some it's a necessity. About three in 10 shoppers have to wait for their next paycheck to 12 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts 12/19/2023 07:00pm • Every year, you vow you'll get your Christmas shopping done early. But once again, you're running around trying to nail down items on Christmas gift lists before Dec. 25. And if you're down to the last minute, you may be down to your last dollar. Hopefully that's not the case, but if it is, here are It's not a happy holiday at Starbucks, facing boycotts over the Middle East war and unionization 12/19/2023 05:15pm • Last weekend, Starbucks got a report that a New York store had been spray-painted with pro-Palestinian graffiti. A few hours later, at a store eight blocks away, a customer berated employees, accusing the brand of being anti-Israel. It’s been a tough few weeks for the world’s largest coffee comp For a holiday gift with a personal touch, mix up some homemade granola 12/19/2023 10:54am • As the end of the year speeds toward us, we've kicked into full-on gift-giving mode. And nothing makes folks feel more appreciated than a homemade gift, especially one they can eat and share. For me, granola is always the answer. A beautiful jar of crunchy, chewy, slightly sweet granola for quick br Ziwe asks George Santos, 'What can we do to get you to go away?' 12/19/2023 07:30am • George Santos knows he's entertaining. The former New York congressman, who is indicted on 23 federal charges and was expelled from Congress earlier this month, isn't shying away from the spotlight — at least not while people are watching or willing to pay for it. Santos, who has allegedly b 10 Fun Things to Do in Your Free Time That Cost Nothing 12/18/2023 07:00pm • If you're financially wiped out from buying holiday gifts, going on a vacation or whatever you've been spending your money on lately, you may be looking for something fun to do in your free time that costs nothing. "You don't have to spend a fortune to have fun," says Katie Ross, executive vice pres How to manage holiday spending when you're dealing with student loan debt 12/18/2023 10:56am • NEW YORK (AP) — For Nicole Plauché and her family, Christmas is the time of the year where they can use their preferred love language: gift giving. This year, however, Plauché is worried about how much she can afford to spend on gifts. Her main struggle? Student loan payments. “It just does Gift Card Do's and Don'ts 12/17/2023 07:00pm • As the name implies, gift cards are made for giving. These financial tools are loaded up with cash that the recipient can spend on what they want. They're widely available, both in stores and online, so they can be perfect when you need a last-minute gift and don't want to take chances on buying som Is It Worth Upgrading From the Hilton Surpass to the Hilton Aspire? 12/17/2023 07:00pm • Hilton offers several co-branded credit cards for travelers looking for extra perks when staying at one of its hotels. These cards carry a range of earning power, benefits, elite status and annual fees. For many years, I used the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card but recently upgraded to How to protect your purchases this holiday season with credit cards 12/15/2023 02:05pm • Last-minute shoppers will be flocking to D.C.-area stores this weekend looking for good deals. But experts recommend using credit cards instead of cash to buy those holiday gifts. "When you use a credit card, you automatically get incredibly strong consumer protections that you don't get when 5 questions that can help guide your holiday tipping 12/15/2023 10:13am • Service workers help make our lives easier throughout the year — whether it’s by keeping our lawns immaculate or babysitting during date nights. The holidays are an ideal time to show gratitude for the work they do throughout the year. But how much do you tip service workers during the holidays, NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 12/15/2023 09:57am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. ___ US Senate candidate spreads false claims about migrant aid