Aldi’s Budget Thanksgiving Meal, Microsoft’s Buyout Plan and Other Top Money Headlines

Hello readers, and welcome. As the season grows busier and the holiday mood builds, we’re bringing you some of the biggest money stories to know. Read on.

Main Story: Aldi Serves Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 at $38

Paying just $4 per person for Thanksgiving dinner may sound unlikely, especially with grocery prices still high. At Aldi, though, that’s exactly the deal. The discount chain is selling a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for less than $39. The package includes a turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, cranberries, peas, carrots, celery, ingredients for pumpkin pie, milk and whipping cream. Learn more here.

Business Focus: Microsoft

Microsoft is extending buyout offers to about a quarter of its workforce, or roughly 60,000 employees, as it looks to reduce costs without another round of forced layoffs. Amy Coleman, the company’s chief people officer, announced the “Voluntary Exit Offer” in a memo to employees. Read the full story here.

Beyond the 401(k): Where Financial Planners Recommend Saving Next

Maxing out a 401(k) is often treated as the benchmark for retirement saving. But after reaching that goal, deciding where to put additional money can be less straightforward. Financial planners say it is a mistake to assume there is only one best option for every extra dollar. Here’s what they suggest doing after you’ve maxed out a 401(k) each year.