Personal Finance
Circle K’s 40-Cent Gas Discount Ends at Midnight
Need gas? Circle K is giving rewards members up to 40 cents off every gallon Thursday, Aug. 13, offering a one-day chance to save at the pump as families gear up for back-to-school spending. The deal is available through 11:59 p.m. local time at participating locations nationwide. The discount is…
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here’s Thursday’s news. Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House press secretary. Nick Reiner faces new charges in the Rob and Michele Reiner murder case. Sixteen inmates were hospitalized after a lightning strike at an Ohio prison. Nicole Fallert here…
I Drove a Popular Hybrid SUV. What I Learned About the Kia Telluride
As it enters its second generation, Kia’s popular Telluride SUV has become so important to the South Korean automaker that some company officials refer to it as the “Selluride.” Kia has sold 85,418 Tellurides through the end of July 2026, up from 71,913 it sold during the same period last year…
6 Things to Do Before Your Check Expires
If you ordered dinner through Grubhub over the past few years, check your mailbox. There might be a check sitting in there with your name on it. On Aug. 12, the Federal Trade Commission started sending more than $23.8 million to people the agency says Grubhub cheated. That’s 640,038 separate…
1 in 3 Drivers Can’t Pay for the Crash They Cause. I’ve Shopped Insurance for 50 Years — 5 Ways to Make Sure You’re Covered
Money Talks News may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Our editorial team independently selects all products. Compensation does not influence our recommendations. Here’s a number that should change how you think about your car insurance: Roughly 1 in 3 drivers sharing…
Trader Joe’s Launches ‘Lovely, Electrifying’ Lime Green Insulated Bag
Trader Joe’s has added yet another colorful tote to its ever-growing collection. The California-based grocer released a lime-green version of its 8-gallon insulated tote bag at the top of the month, and fans are already raving. “Oh my GOD this is stunning,” a Reddit user wrote in the comments of an…
I Turned $10,000 Into $300,000 Following One Jim Cramer Call — Here Are 5 Things His Critics Get Dead Wrong
Money Talks News may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Our editorial team independently selects all products. Compensation does not influence our recommendations. Jim Cramer just laid out his playbook for the rest of 2026 — five themes, 13 stocks — and right on cue, the…
How to Build a 50/30/20 Budget — and the Apps That Make It Easier
A budget can help you understand where your money is going, but sticking to one is often easier said than done. That’s why many people pair a simple budgeting framework with a budgeting app that automatically tracks spending, categorizes purchases and monitors progress toward savings goals. One of…
9 Clever Ways to Slash Your Monthly Bills by $500
Inflation is driving up the cost of everything, but you don’t have to just sit there and accept it. From cutting your car insurance premiums in half to finding hidden subscriptions that are quietly draining your bank account, there are simple, legitimate ways to keep more cash in your pocket. We’ve…
8 Toxic Money Traps Forcing Retirees Back to Work
The dream of a relaxing retirement can quickly shatter if you aren’t prepared for the hidden costs of aging. With inflation pushing everyday prices higher and unexpected expenses popping up, a terrifying number of seniors are dusting off their resumes and taking minimum-wage jobs just to survive…