It’s time for holiday tipping
Dec 10, 2024

It’s time for holiday tipping

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Tension over tipping may be softening thanks to some holiday cheer. Also: a preview of the Fed's December meeting.

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Feeling more generous about tips this holiday season? You're not alone.

Dec 10, 2024
Despite gripes about the near-constant requests for tips in retail and services, Bankrate says more people are planning to give holiday tips this year than last.
More than 50% of Bankrate survey respondents say they plan to tip or give gifts to their child care providers.
Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images

What this month's Fed meeting could hold

The Federal Reserve meets next week to decide what to do with interest rates in this country. Tomorrow we learn how inflation is actually doing by way of the consumer price index. Let’s discuss with Jeffrey Cleveland, chief economist at Payden and Rygel.

A football feud

A potential strike is brewing in the world of European soccer. At issue are the amount of games being played and the level of physical and mental strain involved. The BBC’s Matt Lines has more.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC