-Stocks wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Christmas holiday  -The Federal Reserve delivers ho-hum holiday rate cut -President-elect lands big whale of an investment for the U.S. -Crypto elite plow big bucks into Trump’s inauguration  -UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione extradited to New York City -Teamsters target Amazon with strike…

Credit Sesame uses the 12 Days of Christmas to inspire better credit health in 2025. The holidays are a time of joy, generosity, and, unfortunately, often a spike in credit card bills. But with a little planning and smart credit habits, you can enjoy the season without the dreaded January…

Key takeaways A 1099 worker is a self-employed individual that performs tasks or provides services to a company. A W-2 employee is a worker employed by a company that has full control over how the employee performs their work. You might hire a 1099 worker when you need projects completed…