2025 Holiday Spending Report

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American Airlines is hiking the cost of its Admirals Club lounge membership by up to 75%, while introducing a new membership targeted at solo travelers. Starting Aug. 23, 2026, American will raise the annual price of its standard membership tier from $850 to $1,400. That tier comes with unlimited access to Admirals Clubs when flying on…

The labor market isn’t on the brink of collapse, but it’s not exactly flourishing with possibility either. Hiring has slowed throughout the market, but layoffs are still remaining low. We’re well past the Great Resignation and workers aren’t budging from their jobs. It’s the kind of “low-hire, low-fire” environment that makes it harder to find…

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Mortgage rates could drop a little over the next few days, as central bankers at the Federal Reserve ultimately decided to hold overnight borrowing rates steady at their meeting ending July 29. Mortgage rates jumped in the days leading up to the meeting, as speculation grew among futures traders that central bankers could vote to…

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