Stretching Your Dollar: Cyber Monday Versus Black Friday
Black Friday shoppers spent nearly $10 billion as they took advantage of in-store deals and sales. But do consumers prefer online buying with Cyber Monday deals over the tradition Black Friday shopping holiday? Andrea Woroch, consumer savings expert, joined 'Stretching Your Dollar' to talk about which shopping day might benefit consumers more and how to find the best deals.
A new report said the private sector added 103,000 jobs in November while refinance applications climb as mortgage rates dip. Plus, the FTC is once again looking to block the Microsoft-Activision deal and McDonald's is looking to buy 10,000 new locations by 2027.
Fans of the Grand Theft Auto series got a glimpse of the latest release that's not due out until 2025. The trailer was officially released after a leak on the 'X' platform, giving an idea to industry experts of the massive effect GTA will have on the gaming sector. Cheddar News senior reporter Michelle Castillo breaks it all down.
Tax season is around the corner as soon as we conclude the holiday festivities. Mark Steber, chief tax information officer with Jackson Hewitt, joined Cheddar News to discuss some tax changes that people should be aware of and what to expect during next year's tax filing season.
