Places like thrift outlets and salvage operations can offer some of the deepest discounts available. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down the art of bargain shopping with tips and resources to save money when shopping for everything from clothing to lawn equipment and iPhones.
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James Comey Posts Video After Federal Indictment: ‘I’m Innocent’
Former FBI Director James Comey is ordered to appear in court on Oct. 9 on charges of obstruction and making a false statement to Congress. “My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump,” he says in a video posted on Instagram maintaining his innocence and urging the public to pay attention. “I’m not afraid, and I hope you’re not either.” NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY.
No sign of progress as government shutdown deadline looms
The Trump administration is warning it will fire federal workers if a deal is not reached to prevent a government shutdown. President Trump is blaming Democrats for not making a deal. Democrats are criticizing Trump for cancelling a meeting to negotiate. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
Amazon agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC lawsuit
The FTC says Amazon agreed to the settlement just two days after opening arguments in a case that alleged Amazon duped people into its Prime membership and made it overly difficult to unsubscribe. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports on who might see money as a result of the settlement.
Trump signs executive order paving the way for TikTok deal with China
President Trump signed an executive order paving the way for the United States to finalize the TikTok deal with China which would see the app take on new American investors. NBC News’ Savannah Sellers explains what this means for the algorithm and the content on the popular app.
Trump signs executive order facilitating TikTok deal
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday paving the way for a TikTok deal that could transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans.
Former Fed chairs warn that removing Lisa Cook could lead to inflation boom
A group of the country’s top economic leaders, including every living former Federal Reserve chair, filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on Thursday in support of Fed governor Lisa Cook, who President Donald Trump is seeking to remove
The U.S. economy grew more than thought in the second quarter
Data released Thursday reflects the resilience of the U.S. economy, even as concerns about the job market and inflation persist.U.S.
Tips to Get Your Finances in Order Before the End of the Year
The fall is the perfect time to get your finances in order before the end of the year. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to share helpful tips for meeting fall financial goals, including anticipating money deadlines, paying down debt, clearing out unnecessary expenses and more.
Starbucks to cut 900 jobs, close some underperforming stores
Starbucks said Thursday that it will eliminate 900 nonretail jobs and “close many open positions.”The coffee retailer will also shutter some of its underperforming stores, CEO Brian Niccol told employees in a memo.