Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.

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The Many Faces of NEETs

The acronym for young people “not in education, employment or training” has been all over the internet lately. But like Gen Z-ers themselves, the term can be misunderstood.

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Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.

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Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.

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Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?

Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.

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Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.

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Holiday Shows to See in N.Y.C.: ‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and More

“Elf the Musical,” inventive spins on “A Christmas Carol” and classic family fare: Here are some of our favorite shows of the season.

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Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

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A Guide to NYC Holiday Events: Ice Skating, Light Shows and More

“The Nutcracker,” light displays and ice skating: Here are some of our favorite things to do this season.

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Manfred Ohrenstein, Liberal Lion of N.Y. Legislature, Dies at 99

He entered the State Senate as a reformer but during 34 years became part of the system he sought to reform.

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