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frantic00 / Shutterstock.comAfter months of uncertainty, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have started to raise the price of just about everything we import. The United States is the world’s largest importer, so that pair of sneakers, your new coffee maker and even fresh produce could come with a higher price tag…
Chanintorn.v / Shutterstock.comThe modern grocery store is not just a place to buy food. It’s a meticulously engineered environment designed to influence your psychology and encourage you to spend more. From the moment you grab a cart to the final seconds at the register, retailers use sophisticated tactics to ensure…
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. You might not see it, but a silent passenger accompanies you on every drive. Advanced technology is no longer just…
ZoranOrcik / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. For the last 40 years, the golden rule of car buying was simple: “Pay cash if you can.” Interest on…
Hananeko_Studio / Shutterstock.comLong-term care is one of the biggest wild cards in retirement planning. The costs can be staggering, yet traditional long-term care insurance has become increasingly expensive, complicated, and difficult to qualify for. Many people want protection, but hesitate to lock themselves into policies that may never be used…
hedgehog94 / Shutterstock.comSome purchases are tough to plan for: car repairs, patches for a leaky roof, a working air conditioner amid a heat wave. But more often than not, you can plan ahead for life’s necessities — and some non-necessities, too. Before you let an impulse buy drain your bank…
ViDI Studio / Shutterstock.comEven if you’re young, it’s never too early to think about saving for retirement. If you have a job that offers a 401(k) savings plan, enrolling and contributing money will put you on your way to building a nice nest egg. Whether you’re just starting out or…
PeopleImages / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Eric retired from his corporate role just before his sixty-fifth birthday. Alma had already scaled back to part-time work at…
Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Newer car models typically come with higher insurance premiums. However, several 2024/2025 vehicles buck this trend with below-average rates,…
CREATISTA / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. We all panic when we can’t find our wallet, but the truth is, you’re probably hemorrhaging money right now without…
