Your Money

Stocks and bonds have headed in opposite directions to start December, a sign that investors' worries about slowing growth have begun to eclipse their fears of persistent inflation. Last week, the Dow fell 2.77% to post its worst week since September. The S&P tumbled 3.37%, while the Nasdaq dropped 3.99%.

Attention shifted toward the consumer price index due Tuesday, which is expected to show whether or not inflation has receded. The Federal Reserve will likely deliver a 50 basis point hike at the end of its December meeting on Wednesday. While the increase would be smaller than the previous four hikes, concerns have mounted over whether the central bank can architect a soft landing and prevent a recession.

More news this week:

• Monday - NY Fed's one and 5-year inflation expectations
• Tuesday - Consumer Price Index (Inflation report)
• Wednesday - Fed Chair Jerome Powell's news conference
• Thursday - Jobless claims
• Friday - Purchasing Managers' Index

Dow posts worst week since September
by Samantha Subin and Carmen Reinicke

Your Life

If you’re like us, we go on long road trips once or twice a year. Road trips are great for seeing the country and stopping anywhere, anytime, at your discretion. There’s no schedule you will miss if you don’t get there on time, like traveling by train, plane, or bus. Whether it’s a family vacation or visiting relatives, road trips are great but can be painful as boredom and fatigue set in because, in the end, the goal is to cover as much ground as possible to get to your destination in a reasonable amount of time or the quickest amount of time. Here are tips from a couple that regularly plan trips that involve traveling for 10-12 hours. Their recommendations include lots of pre-trip preparation, like making the vehicle as comfortable as possible, packing food and drinks, entertainment ideas like car games and conversations to stay awake, and other excellent tips. So, save money and take those memorable road trips with good preparation so everyone can enjoy them.

How to Survive All-Day Drives: Tips to Make 10+ Hour Drives Easier
by Christina Walker

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