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☆ The Amex Platinum card offers up to $100 per year in Saks Fifth Avenue credits, and you can stack other discounts to save more on your purchases
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( David E. Slotnick | Sarah Silbert | Senior Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Northfoto/ShutterstockThe Platinum Card® from American Express offers up to $100 in credits at Saks Fifth Avenue each year. Here's how to use the Amex Platinum Saks credit. More Information Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. The Platinum Card currently offers an excellent welcome bonus: 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

Best Cyber Monday streaming dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal Hulu Cyber Monday Deal (Monthly Price) Hulu offers lots of series, movies, and originals, including "Bob's Burgers," "Prey," and "The Handmaid's Tale." Deal Peacock Premium Black Friday Deal (Monthly Price) Now through November 28, new subscribers can lock in a year of Peacock Premium for $1/month. $1.99 from HBO Max Originally $9.99 Save 80%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal Discovery Plus Cyber Monday Deal (Monthly Price) Whether you're a fan pimple popping, house flipping, explorative cooking, or ghost hunting, Discovery Plus has a series that will keep you hooked.

Among them is Best Buy: Its holiday sale began on October 24 and we expect even better deals to pop up today. It's now available on clearance from Best Buy, making it even more affordable to buy than ever. $739.00 from Best Buy Originally $799.00 Save 8%Best Buy Cyber Monday 2022: What to expectThough Best Buy's holiday sale already kicked off a while ago, the best deals are cropping up today on Cyber Monday. Best Buy has stated that its sale has already begun since October 24, but we expect the best deals to show up on Cyber Monday. Best Buy store hours differ by location, so you'll need to check your local store's Cyber Monday hours.

Through November 28, new members can lock in a full year of Hulu's ad-supported plan for only $2 a month. The service just increased its ad-supported price in October, so this Cyber Monday deal is a great chance to snag an entire year of service at a rare, low rate. How to get Hulu's Cyber Monday 2022 dealIn order to get Hulu's Cyber Monday deal, you need to either be a new or eligible returning Hulu member. Limited-Time Deal Hulu Cyber Monday Deal (Monthly Price) Hulu offers lots of series, movies, and originals, including "Bob's Burgers," "Prey," and "The Handmaid's Tale." The bundle combines subscriptions to Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN+ for a starting price of $14 a month.

Top picks for Cyber Monday laptop salesDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $1,999.99 from Amazon Originally $2,499.00 Save 20%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $1,049.00 from Amazon Originally $1,199.00 Save 13%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $1,599.00 from Best Buy Originally $1,999.00 Save 20%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $2,099.99 from Best Buy Originally $2,799.99 Save 25%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

Black Friday Apple Watch deals: Top deals right nowDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) The Apple Watch Series 8 features a temperature sensor, car crash detection, and low-power mode. Great Price Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) The Apple Watch Series 8 was only released in September, so a deal so close to the release date is rare on an Apple device as popular as the Apple Watch. Deal Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) The 2nd-gen Apple Watch SE was only released in September, making it a rare deal for such a recently released Apple device, even if it's "only" 8% off. Lowest Price Apple Watch SE 2020 (40mm, GPS) The Apple's entry-level smart watch provides the right mix of affordability and features for most people.

Right now, subscribers can lock in their first four months of Audible Premium Plus for only $5.95 a month, plus a $20 Audible credit — which is 60% off the usual price, not including the extra $20 credit (an Audible Premium Plus membership typically includes a free 30-day trial and then costs $14.95 a month). Limited-Time Deal Audible Premium Plus (Monthly Subscription) If they’re avid readers who wish they had more time to curl with a book, get them an Audible subscription. Black Friday Audible Premium Plus FAQWhat's the difference between Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus? Audible Plus is a monthly membership that includes unlimited listening to the Audible Plus catalog, and Audible Premium Plus is the platform's top-tier membership plan that offers a few extra perks. The basic Audible Plus subscription costs $8 a month, while Audible Premium Plus typically starts at $15 a month.

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday deals are here, and that means retailers big and small are offering their best sales of the year. We've gathered some of the best Black Friday deals under $50 from retailers we trust like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. These products, including Roku streaming sticks and JBL wireless earbuds, are exceptionally discounted, making it a perfect time to buy them for gifts or for yourself. Bookmark this page and check back often — we'll be updating it with more excellent Black Friday deals under $50 as they go live.

The limited-time discount gives new subscribers a whopping 80% off Peacock Premium. Even at full price, Peacock Premium is one of the most affordable streaming services on the market, so this deal makes it an especially great value. Keep in mind that Peacock Premium is still ad supported; you'll have to pay full price for Peacock Premium Plus if you don't want to see the ads. Existing Peacock Premium and Premium Plus members aren't eligible for this promotion. Deal Peacock Premium Black Friday Deal (Monthly Price) Now through November 28, new subscribers can lock in a year of Peacock Premium for $1/month.

Every holiday season, Hulu celebrates Black Friday with a great deal, and this year is no different. How to get Hulu's Black Friday 2022 dealIn order to get Hulu's Black Friday deal, you need to be either a new or eligible returning Hulu subscriber. Deal Hulu Black Friday Deal (Monthly Price) For a limited time, new Hulu subscribers can get a full year of service for only $2 a month. Normally, a Hulu Basic subscription (ad-supported) costs $8 a month, so you'll save $6 a month, or $72 in total, for the year. Unfortunately, you can't combine Hulu's Black Friday deal with the bundle.

☆ Streaming services are down to all-time low prices for Black Friday — check out the best deals on Paramount Plus, HBO Max, Discovery Plus, and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Sarah Saril | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Best Black Friday streaming dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $1.99 from HBO Max Originally $9.99 Save 80%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal Discovery Plus Black Friday Deal (Monthly Price) Whether you're a fan pimple popping, house flipping, explorative cooking, or ghost hunting, Discovery Plus has a series that will keep you hooked. $24.99 from Paramount Plus Originally $49.99 Save 50%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal Paramout Plus Premium Black Friday Deal (Annual Plan) Now through November 27, new and returning subscribers can get 50% off an annual plan of Paramount Plus.

There are many exceptions that may require you to keep your tax records for longer. Within three years, you can amend your tax return in order to claim a credit or refund. If the IRS has questions about your tax returns or wants to perform an audit, you'll probably be asked to produce your tax records. But of course, it is absolutely not recommended that you skip tax filing or intentionally commit fraud on your tax return. The bottom lineThe IRS clearly outlines the guidelines around how long you should keep your tax records.

☆ 100-hour workweeks and a bit of luck: How a 25-year-old CEO raised $50 million for his new drug discovery startup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Andrew Dunn | Sarah Braner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

In June, Charm said it raised $50 million, valuing the firm at $100 million to $150 million. Charm has raised $50 million from top investorsDemis Hassabis, the CEO and a cofounder of DeepMind Technologies. In the spring, Aithani raised the $37 million million round that was announced in June, with investors like Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst joining OrbiMed and F-Prime Capital. The raise values Charm at between $100 million and $150 million, Aithani said, and brings the company's total funding to $50 million. This article was corrected on August 19 to show that Charm has raised two rounds of funding totaling $50 million.

☆ ‘The stakes are high.’ Why there’s a push for Congress to renew the expanded child tax credit this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Larry French | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesMillions of families received monthly checks of up to $300 per child in 2021, thanks to the expanded child tax credit. "Policy makers can expand the child tax credit, or they can fail to act and see the Rescue Plan's historic gains against child poverty evaporate." Now, the child tax credit has reverted to previous rules, for a total of $2,000 per child up under age 17. The current child tax credit phases in with earnings above $2,500. Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs Congress seeks a way to include corporate tax breaks in upcoming legislation, some lawmakers say they will not support those efforts without a renewal of an expanded child tax credit.

Now through November 28, newcomers to Peacock Premium can get their first 12 months for only $1/month. The limited-time discount gives new subscribers a whopping 80% off Peacock Premium. Even at full price, Peacock Premium is one of the most affordable streaming services on the market, so this deal makes it an especially great value. Existing Peacock Premium and Premium Plus members aren't eligible for this promotion. Deal Peacock Premium Black Friday Deal (Monthly Price) Now through November 28, new subscribers can lock in a year of Peacock Premium for $1/month.

Disney Plus is raising its ad-free price in December, but there's still time to lock in the cheaper rate. Starting December 8, the price of ad-free Disney Plus plans will increase to $11/month or $110/year. Here's how the pricing will shake out:Ad-supported Disney Plus: $8 a monthAd-free Disney Plus: $11 a month or $110 a yearThat said, there's still time to secure a full year of ad-free Disney Plus at the current, cheaper rate. How to lock in a year of ad-free Disney Plus for $80New and existing monthly subscribers can still lock in an entire year of ad-free Disney Plus for $80, despite the upcoming price increase. For more ways to save money on Disney Plus, check out our roundup of Disney Plus tips.

☆ 737 MAX crash victim families press U.S. on Boeing settlement
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Family members hold photographs of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims lost in two deadly 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people as they wait for Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg to testify before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on “aviation safety” and the grounded 737 MAX on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 29, 2019. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File PhotoWASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Relatives of passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes pressed U.S. Justice Department lawyers on Friday to unwind a 2021 deal that allowed the U.S. planemaker to escape criminal prosecution. U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor in Texas ruled last month that people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are legally considered "crime victims" and said he would decide what remedy should be imposed. Both Boeing and the Justice Department oppose reopening the deferred prosecution agreement that included $500 million in victim compensation, a $243.6 million fine and $1.7 billion in compensation to airlines. The Justice Department said on Friday after the meeting it takes its obligations to victims seriously.

☆ Goldman raises forecast for 2023 Fed rate peak by 25 basis points
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Reuters Staff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs on Wednesday raised its forecast for the peak in the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 5-5.25%, after adding one more quarter-point Federal Reserve hike in May 2023 to its outlook. The bank said in a research note that it now sees the Fed hiking by 50 bp in December and 25 bp in February, March and May.

☆ If you need a unique holiday gift, rewards cards like the Amex Platinum and Capital One Venture X let you gift airport lounge access, Global Entry, charitable donations, and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Jasmin Baron | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +38 min

You credit card rewards could unlock a unique gift for a friend or family member this holiday season. Annual travel credit can effectively shave $300 off the annual fee if you use it Check mark icon A check mark. Both the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card include Priority Pass airport lounge membership for authorized users. With the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, primary cardholders and authorized users can also access Capital One Lounges and over 100 Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide. One method is to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for charitable donations through the Pay Yourself Back feature.

Tim Allen returns for the holidays once again in "The Santa Clauses," a new Disney Plus miniseries. Check out the trailer for 'The Santa Clauses'Tim Allen returns as Scott Calvin in "The Santa Clauses," reprising the role he first played in 1994's "The Santa Clause." How to watch 'The Santa Clauses'You can watch "The Santa Clauses" exclusively on Disney Plus. For more tips on how to get the best value out of Disney Plus, check out our guide to Disney Plus savings. Here's a full breakdown of the movie franchise:"The Santa Clause" (1994)"The Santa Clause 2" (2002)"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" (2006)

As part of an early Black Friday promotion, shoppers can now snag the entry-level Fire TV Stick Lite for an all-time low price of only $15. Lowest Price Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite Amazon's most affordable Fire TV device, the Fire TV Stick Lite, works by simply plugging into an HDMI port and connecting to the internet to bring your favorite services to your TV. $14.99 from Amazon Originally $29.99 Save 50%The rest of the Fire TV Stick lineup is also on sale, including the high-end Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Great Price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K For 4K TV owners, the FIre TV Stick 4K offers sharper and more detailed streaming at the resolution you need. Lowest Price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is designed to be 40% more powerful than Fire TV Stick 4K for even snappier performance.

☆ How selling neighborhood 'trash' on Facebook Marketplace for 5 hours a week landed a 27-year-old an extra $37,000 this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sarah Scott, 27, spends five hours per week selling found furniture on Facebook Marketplace. Within 48 hours, she'd sold it all on Facebook Marketplace, a section of Facebook where users can buy and sell goods, often to and from people in their local area. She says she spends just five hours per week on her side gig — three hours for driving and picking up items and two hours for staging, photographing, and listing items online. And some, like Scott, have embraced reseller platforms like Poshmark or Facebook Marketplace to earn extra cash or become full-time resellers. While she occasionally ships items, Scott leaves the vast majority of them on her porch for buyers to pick up and they can pay her through Venmo.

☆ Chaos unchecked: A comprehensive timeline of Elon Musk's Twitter verification saga - for now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Elon Musk's revamped Twitter Blue launch has hit some major snags in the past week. The shenanigans surrounding the blue check (and subsequent gray check) has heads spinning among average Twitter users, major advertisers and big-name celebrities. Here's a look at everything that's happened with Twitter Blue in the past week and the murky state of verification on the platform. Musk's new verification model was designed to become part of Twitter's existing Twitter Blue feature, a $4.99 monthly subscription offering premium services. He also said that Twitter is adding a "parody subscript," because "tricking people is not ok."It is unclear when and how Twitter Blue may be reinstated.

☆ 12 things that happened at Twitter this week, from Doja Cat asking Elon Musk for help to bankruptcy threats
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm not the "Chief Twit"Sarah Silverman, Kathy Griffin and Rich Sommer Getty ImagesCritics had expressed concern that impersonating others would become easy on the platform after Musk said anyone would be able to purchase a verification checkmark. Sure enough, personalities decided to impersonate Musk by changing their names and profile pictures. Comedians Sarah Silverman and Kathy Griffin and actor Rich Sommer were among those who wanted to show the billionaire just how easy it was to do so. Last Sunday, he said: "Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying "parody" will be permanently suspended." On Friday, he added that accounts engaging in parody "must include 'parody' in their name, not just in bio."

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