The Hidden Money Lessons In The Thanksgiving Classic ‘planes, Trains & Automobiles’

The John Hughes comedy classic explores the meaning of friendship—but don’t overlook the important money lessons mixed in with the laughs. There’s a reason why the 1987 film Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a beloved staple of the Thanksgiving season. John Candy’s performance of Del Griffith is both hilarious and heartfelt, and the frustration Steve Martin’s character Neal Page feels about his thwarted travel is eminently relatable.

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The president-elect targeted trans rights on the campaign trail. Now, individuals and parents whose children could be impacted say they are preparing for the worst. On the campaign trail this year, Donald Trump and his surrogates spewed tons of anti-transgender rhetoric in the form of speeches, ads, and written policies. Trump’s campaign spent $11 million on an ad that targeted Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies on transgender rights and nearly $215 million on anti-trans TV ads.

ivanastar/Getty, akurtz/Getty, DNY59/Getty, Tyler Le/BIThanks to tax cuts made during the first Trump administration, Americans can give or hand down about $13 million in assets without paying federal estate tax. Only 0.2% of taxpayers have to worry about this tax, and they hire top-notch accountants and lawyers to pay as little as possible."This is a wealthy person's playground problem," Robert Strauss, partner at the law firm Weinstock Manion, told Business Insider.

Elon Musk. Michael Swensen/Getty ImagesElon Musk teased the idea of buying the TV network MSNBC."How much does it cost?" Musk wrote on X. Comcast plans to spin off some of its cable channels, including MSNBC. Elon Musk has teased the idea of buying the liberal TV network MSNBC. Musk floated the idea on social media, responding to a post on X shared by Donald Trump Jr.

Glacier National Park is beautiful in the offseason. Amy GrisakI've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years and know it can get hectic in the summer months. However, I love snowshoeing, skiing, and taking in the park's beauty in the winter. When visiting during the offseason, it's important to come prepared for the cold weather.