The Daily Money: Cyber Monday expected to hit record sales this year

Adobe Analytics expects Cyber Monday sales up 5.1% over last year at $11.2 billion. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Monday, November 28 Happy Monday, Daily Money readers. Hope everyone had a nice, relaxing holiday weekend. Was yours spent online shopping? If so, you're not alone. A new report from Adobe Analytics found consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping on Black Friday. That's an increase of 2.3% over a year ago, despite concerns about higher prices or a recession. The report showed that many shoppers took advantage of smartphone sales, with nearly half (48%) of online sales made over the device, up from 44% last year. More shoppers are also taking advantage of buy now, pay later services; orders from Nov. 19-25 were up 78% compared to the previous week.  Cyber Monday is also expected to set records, with Adobe Analytics expecting sales up 5.1% over last year at $11.2 billion.   Speaking of Cyber Monday … Our product experts at Reviewed have rounded up the top Cyber Monday deals of 2022. The team broke down the best deals in tech, fitness, fashion, furniture and more.  Whether you're interested in saving $50 on a new pair of AirPods or $344 on a coffee table, Reviewed has you covered.  📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 Frontier Airlines cuts the cord on customer service by phone ETFs vs. mutual funds: What's the difference? How to choose which to buy. What cars are being discontinued in 2023? Honda, Toyota and Chevrolet are all axing models Cruise lines dropped COVID protocols. How did that impact cases on ships? We got the numbers. 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔  Not lobster.  Whole Foods said it will stop selling lobster from the Gulf of Maine at hundreds of its stores, citing concerns about risks to rare North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear. The decision drew criticism in Maine, which is home to the country's largest lobster fishing industry. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: How decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. You can follow USA TODAY reporter Bailey Schulz on Twitter @bailey_schulz and subscribe to our free Daily Money newsletter here for personal finance tips and business news every Monday through Friday. New Black Friday online spending record set: $9.12 billion, report... In a good sign for retailers, shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion online during Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics. Shop the 100+ best deals at Best Buy that are worth your money Are EFTs riskier than mutual funds? Here are the key differences Data shows COVID numbers on cruises after vaccine rules dropped Cars and SUVs you won't see again in 2023 You can't speak to Frontier Airlines agents on the phone anymore How to make the most of your credit cards while holiday shopping No lobster for you. Whole Foods yanks crustacean from menu Inflation pinches Black Friday as shoppers look to payment plans Saying goodbye to movie night-by-mail? Netflix may end DVD service...   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102

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The Daily Money: Black Friday deals may matter even more amid inflation

Black Friday and Cyber Monday bookend one of the year's busiest shopping periods, and those discounts may matter even more amid inflation. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Friday, November 25 The leftovers are in the fridge and bets on the Vikings vs. the Patriots have been won and lost, so onward! It's Charisse Jones with The Daily Money headlines to get you through the holiday weekend. Black Friday and Cyber Monday bookend one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and those discounts may matter even more this holiday season as shoppers grapple with inflation.  The U.S. economy is still adding jobs. But with food, gas, and rent costing more than last year, more and more shoppers are turning to savings, credit cards, and "buy now, pay later'' options to tick off the items on their shopping lists. The ultimate guide to the best Black Friday deals USA TODAY's Reviewed product experts have got you covered as you look for the best Black Friday deals. They're live-tracking the best sales, and so far shoppers wanting a kitchen gadget, new mattress or piece of tech will likely score the best bargains.  📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 Small Business Saturday is here. Shoppers may find a good deal at smaller businesses this weekend. While those shops can't always compete price-wise with their big box peers, they can be a good go-to for a unique shopping experience and that special toy that will stand out under the tree.    Better later than never to start saving for retirement. If you're in your 40's or 50's and haven't started saving for the years you'll no longer work, there are steps you can take to sock some money away.   Will I get the blue, the gold or the gray? Twitter's new owner Elon Musk says the social media platform is planning to launch a new set of verified checks next week whose colors will vary depending on whether the account belongs to a business, government or person. Shop Black Friday like a pro. If you're hitting an actual store for the annual shopping marathon, here are some tips to make it through.  About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TL;DR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Follow Charisse Jones on Twitter: @charissejones. Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains. Black Friday 2022: What is open and where can you pick up in-store? Is 2023's massive Social Security COLA really something to celebrate? How will Small Business Saturday stack up to Black Friday? Twitter is launching gold and gray verified checkmarks: What they mean If you're late saving for retirement, don't panic. Here's how to start Shopping in stores on Black Friday? Here's what to take Shoppers and small businesses are getting into the holiday spirit 10 tips to improve cybersecurity while online shopping this holiday Fights, tents, swarms of people: What Black Friday looked like at...   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102

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