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• How much money does Mariah Carey make from 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'? 'It's a lot,' music expert says
  The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The "Queen of Christmas" likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.
• Behind Amazon's quiet launch of Haul, which competes with Temu in ultra-low-price items from China
  Amazon in November quietly launched Haul, for items under $20, largely from China. It's Amazon's answer to the soaring popularity of Temu and TikTok Shop.
• House Democrats say GOP caved to Musk in funding bill, protecting his China interests
  The funding bill that Congress passed over the weekend could have gone further if not for Elon Musk's influence over Republicans, House Democrats say.
• I spent $34,563.38 to travel the world for 18 months and tracked every cent: My budget breakdown
  Here's Helen Zhao's budget breakdown by category — from lodging and transportation to food and shopping. Plus, the No. 1 thing she got for her $35,000.
• This cruise line is offering an unlimited pass for $120,000 — and you can pay in bitcoin: Here's what to know
  In December, Virgin Voyages launched an annual cruise pass allowing unlimited cruising worldwide.
• 3 ways to lower stress this holiday season: 'Sometimes less celebration means more joy,' happiness expert says
  The holidays can be anxiety-inducing. Try having micro moments of connection with family and friends, says happiness expert Jessica Weiss.
• What tariffs mean for car prices: 'There's no such thing as a 100% American vehicle,' auto expert says
  Tariffs might increase car production costs and that could mean higher sticker prices for shoppers in the long run.