Economy

Why turkey prices drop at Thanksgiving — when the demand is highest

6:18pm November 22, 2023

Typically, when demand for a product goes up, so does the price. But at Thanksgiving, when demand for turkeys is at its highest, turkey prices drop. Our Planet Money team looks into this mystery.

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A customer in Chicago looks for turkeys offered for sale on Nov. 20, 2023, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Turkey prices have fallen — but the cost of many groceries are still higher.

Economy

Here's what will cost you more — and less — for the big Thanksgiving feast

11:09am November 22, 2023

by Scott Horsley

The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving feast is slightly lower this year than last, thanks in large part to falling turkey prices. Overall grocery inflation has eased significantly in the last year.

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A shopper pushes two carts during last year's Black Friday sale at a Best Buy store in Overland Park, Kan.

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for

5:00am November 22, 2023

by Alina Selyukh

Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.

How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season

6:27pm November 21, 2023

by Jenna McLaughlin

It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could be doing more to protect consumers from being tricked.

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The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down slightly from last year

5:01pm November 21, 2023

by Scott Horsley

Pumpkin pie prices are way up this year but turkeys are a relative bargain. A lot of Americans will be giving thanks this holiday for lower inflation at the supermarket.

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Economy

The cost of Thanksgiving meal may be a little less this year

3:50pm November 21, 2023

by Paul Garber

Americans on average will pay a little less than last year for their Thanksgiving meal.

People shop ahead of Black Friday at a Walmart Supercenter on Tuesday in Burbank, Calif.

Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives

5:01am November 20, 2023

by Emily Olson

From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark the country's busiest shopping day without spending a dime.

Goran Larsson, a cargo ship inspector, poses next to the Transport Workers' Union flag at the Malmo port on Nov. 7. Dockworkers are refusing to load or unload Teslas at this port and all others across the country.

Economy

Swedish dockworkers are refusing to unload Teslas at ports in broad boycott move

4:18pm November 17, 2023

by Danielle Kaye

Thousands of Swedish workers are rallying behind 120 Tesla mechanics. The workers are boycotting Teslas until the company signs a contract. Even postal workers may stop delivering mail.

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Defaulted student loan borrowers get a fresh start

4:28pm November 16, 2023

by Cory Turner

Nearly 7 million federal student loan borrowers are in default, and now the U.S. Department of Education is rolling out a new program, called Fresh Start, to make getting out of default easier.

Worker injuries at SpaceX soar in Elon Musk's rush to Mars, Reuters reports

5:10am November 16, 2023

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Reuters reporter Marisa Taylor about her investigation into worker safety at spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX.

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