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Fri Nov 28 2025

Betty Lin-Fisher | Consumer reporter

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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.

Today, for Black Friday, USA TODAY has a live blog that we will be updating throughout the day. We'll be giving you shopping tips, sharing sales and deals and giving you advice on how to avoid scams and shop smart both online and in person.

USA TODAY also has a few other live blogs today, including one dedicated to sharing some of the best deals today.

Edward Castillo takes a break from shopping at Mall St. Matthews on Black Friday in 2024.

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What is happening with home prices?

The prices for homes for sale across the country are growing more slowly, according to several new reports. That is not great news for either home buyers who can't afford the rising prices or sellers who are hoping for the elevated prices from a few years ago, reports Andrea Riquier.

What are home prices doing and what might be coming?

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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@USATODAY.com or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here.