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Tyler Olson / Shutterstock.comThe libraries of today are so much more than dusty shelves and librarians who shush you. Dee Culbertson, director of the Madison Public Library in Madison, Ohio, tells Money Talks News that libraries are rapidly becoming cultural centers with access to everything imaginable — even if you…
Walmart became the latest retailer to say it will use tariff refunds to lower prices for shoppers. During the retailer’s Aug. 20 earnings call, Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said Walmart received $2.9 billion in tariff refunds. The money will be used for “a combination of rollbacks across food,…
Bought a home in recent years? You could be entitled to a payment from a $28.5 million settlement involving real estate giants Keller Williams and RE/MAX. Eligible homebuyers who purchased a home listed on a multiple listing service could qualify, but claims must be filed by Aug. 25, 2026. The…
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.comIf you have enrolled in Medicare or will soon, you probably know the basics of what it covers. But how much do you know about all the lesser-known benefits that are included with Medicare health insurance coverage? They aren’t exactly free, because the Medicare program itself…
A lower withdrawal rate can help your retirement savings last longer, but it may also limit how much you spend. Moving from 4% to 5% gives you more income upfront while leaving less room for your portfolio to absorb market losses. Your decision will depend on the answer to this…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersBack-to-school season is here and Chipotle is helping diners celebrate with some entrée deals. The fast-food Mexican restaurant chain said in an Aug. 17 news release that it will have a “School Spirit BOGO” promotion in addition to three consecutive weeks of “Chipotle Sundays.” On Thursday,…
At a time when many automakers are cutting back on electric-car production, Toyota appears to be going all in. Environmental groups have criticized the world’s largest automaker for relying on hybrids instead of fully electric vehicles. But the Japanese manufacturer has announced three new electric models, and it has also…
No one wants to brave a trip to the pharmacy on a good day, let alone when they’re already sick. Whether you’re wanting to save on gas or trying not to leave bed while dealing with the latest bug, I have some good news. Plenty of pharmacies are willing to…
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.comGrowing older has its advantages. As time passes, you get a little wiser. After retiring, you have more free time to channel that wisdom into doing the things you enjoy. Even better, all that fun often can be had at a steep discount. There are…
StockImageFactory.com / Shutterstock.comMany people dream of retiring early. In fact, there’s even a movement, called FIRE, that offers the hope of financial independence (“FI”) and the ability to retire early (“RE”) from the grind. However, it’s important to note that in many cases, FIRE requires a great deal of planning…
