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Ahead of the new year, Chase has announced its bonus categories for the first quarter of 2026. From Jan. 1 through March 31, 2026, holders of the Chase Freedom Flex® and the legacy Chase Freedom® can earn 5% cash back on dining as well as some more niche categories — Norwegian Cruise Line and the American Heart Association. Cardholders will earn the elevated rate on up to $1,500 in combined purchases across all three categories. All other non-bonus-category spending earns 1% back.If you have an eligible Chase Freedom card, you must activate this quarter’s categories by March 14, 2026. You…

Weak retail sales and spending-averse households are pushing China toward targeted stimulus — including offering digital-yuan incentives — but the results have been mixed.

In This Article This article is presented by Express Capital Financing. If you spend enough time around real estate investors, you start to notice there are two types of people entering 2026. The first group is still whispering to itself that rates are “definitely” going back to 3%. They’re convinced the economic stars will align, Jerome Powell will have a spiritual breakthrough, and mortgages will magically become cheaper again. These are the same people who think Blockbuster might return if we all “manifest” hard enough. The second group? They’re building wealth regardless of what interest rates are doing. They’re refinancing,…

Published: Dec. 15, 2025 at 1:19 p.m. ETServiceNow’s stock is seeing a rare double-digit drop on Monday, and two factors seem to be driving the pressure. One is a report from Bloomberg from over the weekend, which said the software giant is in advanced talks to purchase Armis, a cybersecurity company. The report floated a potential acquisition price of up to $7 billion, which would be the steepest in ServiceNow’s NOW history.

Seventeen years after an accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down, musician and music producer Scott Harding is no stranger to Medicare. He has plenty of experience navigating the Medicare system and advocating for himself to get the care that allows him to live and work independently. But Medicare becomes more complicated—and less beneficiary-friendly—every year. Rising health care costs, aggressive marketing, shifting rules, and coverage denials make it harder for people to get care. Medicare becomes more complicated—and less beneficiary-friendly—every year. Following a medical emergency that led to months in hospitals and nursing facilities last year, Scott developed…

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The Sephora 20% off coupon has expired but they did release a new coupon for 20% off full size fragrances and body mists and hair mists.   This is a nice discount if you still need to pick up gifts or you want to get a little something for yourself.   There are some new releases including two new scents from Ouai that would be perfect gifts and are only about $24 after the discount.  Head over to Sephora here and use code SAVESCENTS at checkout.  

Kevin Hassett’s candidacy for the Federal Reserve chair, once seen by the market as almost a sure thing, has received some pushback by high-level people who have the ear of President Donald Trump, according to sources familiar with the matter.There’s concern that the National Economic Council director is too close to the president, the sources said, something that ironically made him the frontrunner to replace current chair Jerome Powell in the first place. The pushback could help explain why interviews with candidates were cancelled in early December and then, at least for Warsh, rescheduled for last week.After telling reporters that…

Target is offering 30% off craft kits and activity kits today only.  There are a ton of options from jewelry making to clay and Playdoh, Kinetic sand, lots of options for older kids like a sticker printer and more.   There are a bunch of options that would make great stocking stuffers and gifts.  There are also items you might just pick up to keep the kids busy during break.   Click here to take a look.