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Stop Paying for These 11 Things That Are Free at Libraries

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 Will Use Tariff Refunds to Cut Prices. Will Other Retailers Follow?

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,…

Homebuyers May Qualify for .5M Settlement

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…

13 Things That Are Free With Medicare

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…

Chipotle Offers BOGO Entrée Deal Today: Here’s How to Redeem It

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,…

Are Luxury Brands Worth It? We Compared the Toyota bZ and the Lexus RZ

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…

12 Things Retirees Can Get for Free — or Almost Free

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…

11 Expenses to Cut Now If You Hope to Retire Early

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…

Amazon Drone Delivery Is Expanding: See Where and When

Amazon plans to dramatically expand its Prime Air drone delivery service, saying it expects to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026 as retailers race to make airborne deliveries a larger part of everyday shopping. The expansion would increase Prime Air’s footprint sixfold, giving tens…