Personal Finance
Amazon Set Its October Sale for Oct. 6-7 — and Built a Button That Shops While You Sleep. Set These 5 Rules First
Amazon just announced that Prime Big Deal Days, its fall version of Prime Day, will run Oct. 6-7. The 48-hour sale kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Pacific on Oct. 6, with deals in more than 35 categories and fresh batches dropping at midnight, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pacific. That part is the same old
These Are the Cheapest Grocery Stores Across America in 2026
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The cheapest grocery store will vary based on where you live, but Aldi, Lidl, Walmart, WinCo or Save-A-Lot are typically the front-runners. These discount chains consistently rank among the lowest-priced retailers for common…
Why Your Manager Comes Off Cold — and Why That’s a Good Thing
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. While empathy is widely celebrated as a hallmark of good leadership, managers may benefit from keeping some emotional distance. New research from Zety and SIGMA Assessment Systems suggests that in environments where difficult calls are…
Nothing Bundt Cakes Wants to Give You Free Cake Today
Nothing Bundt Cakes will give away hundreds of thousands of bundt cakes for free to celebrate its newly declared “National Bring the Joy Day.” The day is part of the chain’s six-week promotion, which started Aug. 24 and will end Oct. 4, called “10 Million Bites of Joy.” During that time, the chain…
A Brand-New SUV for Under $220 per Month? Here Are the Best Lease Deals
Buying a brand-new SUV in 2026 can cost drivers more than $50,000, while average monthly car payments are around $770, according to NerdWallet. If you are not interested in long-term ownership and want a lower monthly payment, leasing may be an option. These offers vary by location and credit…
Average New-Car Prices Soar Above $50,000 for the First Time This Year
Car buyers are getting hit from all angles these days, but experts offer advice on ways you can still find a deal. New-Car Prices and Discounts According to Kelley Blue Book, data released the week ending Sept. 11 showed the average U.S. new-vehicle transaction price climbed to $50,089 in August…
Starbucks Is Set to Release an Adorable Snoopy Cup: How to Get It
Snoopy and the “Peanuts” gang are coming to a Starbucks coffeehouse near you. On Sept. 15, Starbucks locations around the world will launch a new limited-edition merchandise collection inspired by “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” that includes drinkware and accessories, the coffee chain…
4 Bills You Shouldn’t Put on Autopay
One way to reach your financial goals is to “set it and forget it” when saving and investing money. You can even put important bills on autopay to avoid late payment fees. But not everything should go on autopay. There are some bills that, once on auto-renewal, can drain your bank account and bust…
Costco’s Motor Oil Costs over $20 More Than Last Year. Here’s Why
Costco Wholesale has begun rationing motor oil at its stores and charging just over 61% more for its motor oil products than it did nine months ago. Costco’s 2-pack of 5-quart Kirkland Signature 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil costs $57.99, compared to $35.99 in December. Another motor oil product…
Tracking Trump’s Affordability Proposals: How His Policies Could Affect Your Wallet
President Donald Trump and his administration have made a lot of big promises to improve affordability since taking office. The latest came during Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union address in which he floated expanded access to 401k accounts with a funding match for Americans who lack access or a…