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17 Purchases That People Almost Always Regret

Cookie Studio / Shutterstock.comThere are certain purchases that buyers tend to regret. No, that doesn’t mean everyone: There are plenty of happy boat and hot tub owners out there, and surely more than a few people count their timeshare property as a true delight. But when faced with one of…

8 Ways to Eat Well — and Save Money — When You Live Alone

wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.comWhen it comes to shopping for groceries for one person, saving money can seem like a daunting task. Grocery store portions of items like meat or lettuce are often too large for just one person, and so many recipes are meant to feed a family of four or…

Want a Free Aldi Blind Box? Your First Chance Has Arrived

It’s officially Aldi Blind Box release day. Aldi recently unveiled its blind box grocery bundles, and shoppers will have the chance to claim one for free for a limited time. The boxes are filled with fan-favorite products and “fresh picks from across every aisle,” the grocer said in a news…

Here’s the Best Time of Year to Shop for Car Insurance

Receiving your car insurance renewal notice is your best opportunity to find savings, according to The Zebra. There’s a 45-day period before your current policy expires that’s effectively the “sweet spot” for finding a better deal. This window is ideal because you have a concrete number to beat: your insurer’s…

Wall Street’s Hot New Stock Basket Includes Two That Aren’t Ripe Yet

Wall Street has a new pet name for the stocks it wants you to covet. The buzzword making the rounds among traders and analysts is MANGOS, standing for six companies pitched as the leaders of the artificial intelligence era: Meta Anthropic Nvidia Google (Alphabet) OpenAI SpaceX The label reportedly caught…

She’d Rather Visit Vietnam Than Pay for a ‘Big, Fancy Wedding’

Katie Nguyen and her fiancé are in the midst of wedding planning, but they’d rather spend their hard-earned money on a trip instead of “a big fancy wedding.” That’s because the California resident loves to travel, especially as a foodie. She takes small trips as often as once a month…

7 Ways to Tell a Real Deal From a Fake

Amazon wants you to believe Prime Day is when the savings get serious. Sometimes that’s true. And sometimes that giant “50% off” badge is a magic trick — and the thing disappearing is your money. Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 through 26, kicking off just after midnight Pacific on…

10 of the Best Travel Freebies to Help You Save in 2026

Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.comPlanning to hit the open highway with friends or family this summer? Dreaming of two weeks in Europe this fall? When you finally return home, your head and heart will be full of memories — but your wallet will likely be running on empty. Vacation costs can…

15 of the Best Early Prime Day Deals to Shop Right Now

Amazon Prime members can score big during the retailer’s annual Prime Day sale. This year, it will run from June 23 through June 26. But shoppers don’t have to wait for the headline event for deep discounts — Amazon has already started rolling them out ahead of the exclusive sale.…

19 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

SpeedKingz / Shutterstock.comNot looking forward to this heat this summer? Neither are we. We have ways to lower your air conditioning costs so you can stay cool without breaking the bank. With high prices on food, gas and utilities, we could all use a break. A little preventive maintenance and…