8 in 10 parents claim they'd rather have Mother's Day or Father's Day gift money go to kids: report
A new holiday gift survey suggests most American parents would prefer to have money that goes toward Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts instead be used on their children instead.
Flower delivery service launches AI bot ‘MomVerse’ that can write poems for Mother’s Day
A flower delivery service has launched an artificial intelligence chatbot that can write personalized poetry and songs for Mother's Day.
Cinco de Mayo 2023: Restaurant freebies and deals you can redeem this weekend
Here are 10 popular restaurant chains that are having Cinco de Mayo promotions that may include free t-shirts, menu items, discounted meals and or drinks.
Good Friday and the markets
There will be no trading in stocks to mark Good Friday and the bond market will have an early close.
Popular Easter candy called out for containing cancer-causing ingredient
Marshmallow candy favorite Peeps are under fire for containing Red Dye 3, which is a known carcinogen. Consumer Reports and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein shared concerns.
Easter spending expected to reach record $24B
Americans are expected to shell out a record $24 billion for the Easter holiday this year, with those celebrating spending an average of $192 on everything from clothes to candy.
Americans' favorite Easter candies and Passover foods revealed: Instacart survey
The hottest Easter 2023 candies and Passover foods have been revealed, according to recent Instacart data. Hint: Americans apparently love their peanut butter and chocolate.
The average bar tab on St Patty's Day
The average person racks up quite a tab for St. Patrick's Day. Billions of dollars are spent every year during the holiday that has become one of the biggest drinking days of the year.
Aldi suffers Easter marshmallow blunder: ‘We can’t even defend this one’
An Easter Bunny marshmallow snack from Aldi caught the attention of many Twitter users after a shopper posted a photo, showing the suggestively-shaped snacks.
Markets and the Presidents Day holiday
After the market volatility of the past week, traders and investors will pause to recognize the Presidents Day holiday.
Is student loan debt a dating deal-breaker?
More Millennials are cohabiting as student debt rises, leading many singles to pay more attention to a potential spouse's financial situation, which can lead to awkward conversations if not handled properly.
27% of consumers in relationships expect Valentine's Day spending may cause them to rack up credit card debt
Some consumers spending money for Valentine’s Day anticipate doing so for their other half might rack up credit card debt for them, according to a LendingTree survey.
Cracker Barrel celebrates Valentine's Day with free food offer to 5 couples if they get engaged at restaurant
Cracker Barrel is getting in to the Valentine's Day spirit, offering to bestow a year of free Cracker Barrel to a handful of couples as part of a contest.
Walmart makes breaking up more bearable
Walmart is selling a Valentine's Day bear that's seemingly dedicated for couples who are having a rocky time. The company says it's the perfect 'humorous' gift.
Credit card debt prevents nearly 20% of Americans from becoming homeowners
Amidst high inflation and home prices, mounting credit card debt is preventing many Americans from becoming homeowners.
Holiday retail sales miss expectations, NRF says
The National Retail Federation announced Wednesday that retail sales growth fell short of expectations but that we still ended the year "with impressive annual retail sales."
Southwest Airlines to spend over $1B to invest in IT systems following holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines announced in a letter to loyalty customers that it is taking additional measures to review the events and "make thoughtful recommendations on future actions."
The markets and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday: Here's what you should know
Monday is the second market holiday of the new year as trading gets put on hold in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Airlines expected to offer flight deals, but they'll be short-lived
It's the off-season for the airline industry, which typically means customers will be offered a handful of deals from carriers trying to ramp up demand.
Southwest Airlines says holiday cancellations could amount to $825M loss
Southwest Airlines expects to rack up a significant loss, as much as $825 million, from the operational meltdown that led to nearly 17,000 flight cancellations.



















