Personal Finance Daily: 1 in 3 Americans just racked up over $1,200 in holiday debt and why you should talk to your parents about estate planning

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1 in 3 Americans just racked up more than $1,200 in holiday debt

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Here’s a breakdown of why estate planning matters, plus some tips on how to prepare for the talk. Read More

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‘We’re now in a position where we will have lost money in December’: New York restaurants struggle with omicron wave

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‘Buyers will get creative’: The rate of home-price growth is slowing, but buyers can’t catch a break

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