NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down some of the hidden savings you might be able to receive from your job, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, tapping into free financial advice and more.
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2025 US Holiday Spending to Decrease, Led by Gen Z: Survey
Holiday spending for 2025 is expected to drop by 5 percent, with the downshift in spending led by Gen Z, according to a new survey by PwC. 13-to-28 year olds say they plan to spend less amid job insecurity and rising prices. Meanwhile, analysts say that while you’ll still see big holiday sales like Black Friday, you might not see the deep discounts you’re used to as tariffs take their toll. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with strategies for getting the most bang for your buck.
Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to preserve his sweeping tariffs
A federal appeals court ruled that the president does not have the authority to set sweeping tariffs under the emergency-powers law he invoked.
The U.S. is headed toward two very different vaccination realities
Turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and states’ beginning to take more control of their own vaccine decisions threaten to fracture the once-national consensus around immunization, setting the stage for a reorganization of the way vaccination recommendations work across the United States
Federal judge rules Harvard grant freeze was illegal, violated free speech
A federal judge in Boston ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports on the legal setback for the Trump administration.
NFL RedZone will have commercials for the first time, host says
NFL RedZone has never had commercials during its seven-hour broadcast each Sunday. Until this year.
Senators prepare to grill RFK Jr. amid turmoil at the CDC and vaccine changes
WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump family’s American Bitcoin makes stock market debut
Shares in the Trump family’s latest cryptocurrency made its stock market debut Wednesday, triggering more ethical concerns as the Trumps look to cash in on crypto as the president’s administration weakens regulations for the nascent industry
Overspent This Summer? How to Financially Bounce Back for Fall
NBC News senior business analyst Stephanie Ruhle joins TODAY to share tips on how to organize your personal finances after a summer of spending, including a no-spend detox, tracking expenses with a budget and more.
McDonald’s Revives Value Meals; Amazon Tightens Shipping Rules
McDonald’s says it’s bringing back its Extra Value Meals with 15% savings starting on Sept. 8. It comes as Amazon says it’s cracking down on Prime sharing. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what it all means for consumers.