Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher bringing you the consumer-centric version of The Daily Money for today.

In case you missed it, there’s significant news concerning TikTok from the Supreme Court. The Justices have confirmed the law that bans the widely used app; however, it’s still unclear if this will result in TikTok’s demise. You can find the latest details here.

Now, let’s return to our usual topics.

A new study reveals that an increasing number of male caregivers are stepping into roles traditionally associated with women, as they provide care for their loved ones.

This responsibility can be quite challenging, particularly when trying to balance caregiving with a job and additional family duties.

According to a survey conducted by Carewell, an e-commerce platform that provides products and resources for family caregivers, one in four male caregivers out of 1,000 respondents admitted to concealing their caregiving duties from their employers.

What is driving more men to take on caregiver roles?

Are you overwhelmed by holiday debt?

It’s January. How are you managing the repayment of your holiday expenses?

Monthly shopping statistics from the U.S. Census reveal the hidden patterns of consumer spending in the U.S., notes my colleague Daniel de Visé. Each December, we tend to splurge considerably.

Then, in January, we face the reality and attempt to correct our spending habits.

🍔 Today’s Menu 🍔

I appreciate innovation, but I’m uncertain about this one: “Soup you can suck on”?

Progresso has introduced Soup Drops, which are hard candy drops flavored like chicken noodle soup that bear a resemblance to cough drops.

The soup company is optimistic that these drops, which capture the flavors of broth, savory vegetables, soft egg noodles, and a touch of parsley, will offer comfort to consumers during the cold and flu season.

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