The advertising market has positive momentum going into 2025 — especially for media companies with sports rights and tentpole live programming.

See our best illustrations and photographs that captured the year’s biggest stories

Heading into the holidays, many Americans were already saddled with record-breaking credit card debt.

As retailers look to clear their shelves for the new year, now is the time to nab everything from clothing to beauty products and more. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with the best deals to look out for, as well as what to hold off on until January.

New economic data shows holiday sales from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve increased by 3.8% over the last year, with Americans spending more than ever before in spite of increased prices for necessities.

In Erwin, Tennessee, as families of the dead deal with their loved ones’ absences, businesses at a destroyed industrial park still hope to reopen and officials look for ways to pay for costly rebuilding.

About 65 million combined viewers watched a pair of NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day to set streaming records.

Richard Parsons, who helped Time Warner divorce from AOL after what was considered one of the worst takeovers in history, has died.

Between President Biden’s loan forgiveness promises and the Supreme Court rejecting that plan, many are confused about what exactly they owe in student loans — and some may even have to repay refund checks. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares what you need to know about the coming changes in 2025.

Got unwanted holiday gifts on your hands? NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY with the ins and outs of returns — including receipt requirements, deadlines, exchange policies, and more.