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7 Quick and Easy Ways Ordinary AI Chatbots Can Help You Save Money

Financial apps have never been smarter. They track your spending, predict your habits, and automatically flag unusual charges. They have also never been more complicated to set up, sync, and actually trust with your data. Here is the irony: The most powerful financial tool most people already have access to…

4 Reasons Paying for Tax Audit Defense Is a Sucker’s Bet

It’s late. You’re staring at your screen, exhausted from tracking down every last W-2 and 1099, and you’re finally ready to hit “File.” But before your tax software lets you finish your tax return, a warning flashes across the screen. For an extra $40 to $60, you can buy “Audit…

5 Ways to Survive the Coming Medicare Premium Shock

If you think your healthcare costs are locked in once you hit 65, you’re living in a fantasy world. A recent report highlighted by MarketWatch warns that standard Part B premiums could nearly double over the next decade. Based on current projections, you could easily be paying $5,000 a year…

Ford Recalls More Than 840,000 Vehicles. See Impacted Models

Ford is recalling more than 840,000 Ford Bronco and Edge vehicles, according to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall for the two Ford models is due to a fault in the cars’ accessory protocol interface module, which the notice says can overheat and shut…

US Postal Service Says It Could Raise First-Class Stamp Prices

A first‑class stamp could soon cost nearly $1, as the U.S. Postal Service warns it may run out of money by 2027 and looks to raise prices to stay afloat. During a Tuesday, March 17, appearance before Congress, Postmaster General David Steiner said the price of a first‑class stamp could…

Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station. Here’s Where

Costco is set to open its first standalone gas station by the end of June as the company continues to prioritize fuel. Mission Viejo, California, about 49 miles from Los Angeles, will be the home of the wholesaler’s first gas station location, according to previous USA TODAY reporting. In March…

Wendy’s Celebrating March Madness With Free Frosty, Fries in April

March Madness is underway and Wendy’s is ready to make a slam dunk. In tandem with the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, Wendy’s is honoring its “OG” dunk pairing – a classic Frosty and side of fries. The fast food chain launched its Official Dunks Menu, which included the…

Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day Is March 19. How to Get One

Dairy Queen wants to jump-start spring with free ice cream. The fast-food ice cream and burger chain has celebrated the changing of the seasons with a Free Cone Day since 2015 by giving out free vanilla soft-serve cones. This year’s giveaway is on Thursday, March 19, the day before the…

5 EV Deals Shoppers Can Take Advantage of as Toyota Cuts Prices

Car shoppers could buy or lease a new 2026 Toyota bZ electric crossover SUV for around $30,000 as the Japanese automaker moves aggressively to discount its EV while other automakers are rapidly retreating from the space. Toyota said in a post on its website that car buyers could get $5,000…