The Daily Money: When to hit the road for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is approaching. Make sure to plan ahead especially if you're driving so you don't get caught in traffic ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Friday, November 18 TGIF! This reporter cannot wait until Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday.  But for now here are the top money stories. Another layer of drama was added to the FTX scandal via a Vox reporter's DMs with former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. He told the reporter that the collapsed crypto company shouldn't have filed for bankruptcy protection and criticized regulators. The public and rapid unraveling of FTX started earlier this month when news site CoinDesk reported Almeda Research had a balance sheet full of FTT, the cryptocurrency issued by FTX. The revelation spooked clients and inventors. Rival exchange Binance said it would sell its holdings of FTX tokens and pulled out of an agreement to take over the company.  FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11. How to avoid Thanksgiving traffic  No one wants to sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic on their way to a Thanksgiving meal and be stuck with  cold turkey. That's why it's important to plan ahead. As usual, the worst traffic will be on Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day itself, according to recent data by AAA and INRIX. On Wednesday, traffic will peak between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., as well as from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday as people prepare for dinner.  When returning home over the weekend from Friday to Sunday, peak traffic times will be between 4-8 p.m.  The key to avoiding heavy traffic will be to plan your drive accordingly. According to Google Maps data from last year, the best time to start your Thanksgiving drive is Monday night after 8 p.m.  📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 Biden vs. Supreme Court: Biden asks appeals court to intervene on student loan debt relief, vows Supreme Court appeal Ticketmaster debacle: Ticketmaster cancels general ticket sale for Taylor Swift tour after 'extraordinarily high demands' Car safety: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, make some of the least reliable vehicles, customers say. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Elisabeth Buchwald is a personal finance and markets correspondent for USA TODAY. You can follow her on Twitter @BuchElisabeth and sign up for our Daily Money newsletter here The best and worst times to avoid Thanksgiving traffic Thanksgiving is going to be hectic this year, according to experts. Here's the best and worst times to leave to avoid heavy traffic. FDA approves treatment that delays Type 1 diabetes. It could be 'game... Products to get before Black Friday arrives How reliable is your car? Consumer Reports releases annual ranking How a Supreme Court decision could limit Biden's post-midterm agenda Krispy Kreme to pay $1.2M to staffers in 'widespread' wage violation... SpaceX employees say they were illegally fired for criticizing Musk Why would a company sue to keep its latest tech from coming out? Ask... Host a tailgate on a budget FDA says lab-grown meat made by Upside Foods is safe to eat, a US...   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102