Spending on back-to-school shopping is expected to hit a record high in 2026 but there are still plenty of ways to save. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY with what will cost more this year, where to find some of the best deals and discounts, and more.

The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, a sign that the labor market had not stabilized after four months of positive growth.

The Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate a cap on the share of U.S. television households a single company can reach.

From buying in bulk to scrutinizing buzzwords on product packaging, TODAY contributor and NewBeauty editor at large, Sarah Eggenberger, shares smart strategies for shopping at the grocery store, pharmacy, and more, that’ll save you big bucks.

From APYs to ETFs, financial terms can sometimes feel a bit like another language, so NBC’s chief business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to break it all down. See her explanations everything from rates and yields to retirement accounts and more.

The blogger recently returned to his native Miami after living in Las Vegas.

The DOW and S&P closed at record levels driven by corporate earnings and falling oil prices. NBC News’ Allie Canal explains.

Capital expenditures related to its xAI unit, which runs the Grok service, hit $15.8 billion, more than double what they were in the first quarter.

McDonald’s just reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year as its value push fell flat with customers who continue to struggle with higher prices.

Back-to-school shopping can get expensive, so financial expert Farnoosh Torabi joins TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones and guest co-host Dylan Dreyer to share her tips for saving on supplies. She recommends shopping your house before the store, taking advantage of student discounts, and more. (Sponsored by PayPal)