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For the next few months, visitors to Miami Beach will be able to park for a dollar at several lots across the city. From Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, parking in Miami Beach will cost $1 per hour for up to 3 hours per parking session at municipal lots, garages…
There’s a lot to love about Costco. The one-stop bulk shop has a generous return policy and hands out plenty of yummy samples at its warehouse stores. Followers also love Costco’s generic label, Kirkland Signature, but many will point out that you’ve got to know when to choose the Kirkland…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. America’s best idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free. Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, free entrance is available to 108 national parks across…
The idea that a single windfall can solve every problem is a persistent fantasy in America. We imagine that if the person sleeping under the bridge just had a few thousand dollars, they could rent an apartment, buy a suit and rejoin the workforce. It is a comforting thought because…
Oil is sliding hard again this week. And I’d bet a week’s pay your next plane ticket won’t drop a dollar because of it. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he’d hold off on new strikes against Iran, and crude prices fell sharply on the news. It’s the third…
Zurijeta / Shutterstock.comI’ve been an enthusiastic thrift shopper for the better part of 30 years. It’s my entertainment, my therapy and a big part of what feeds my online resale business. But successful thrift store shopping doesn’t happen by accident; you have to know what to do and what not…
ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.comMost people treat the price tag like it’s a law of nature. It’s not. In most cases, that number is just a suggestion—a “starting point” for the conversation. If you’re not negotiating your recurring bills, your big-ticket purchases, and even your medical expenses, you’re essentially leaving a…
Ground Picture / 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. A car is essential in most of the U.S., especially where walking or public transit isn’t practical. But owning…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersNew car prices may be sky-high, but you don’t have to break the bank to buy a new car in 2026. There are plenty of new vehicle options that start under $30,000 before taxes and additional fees. If you’re looking for a value-oriented new car, there…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersBurlington is set to open 12 stores across eight U.S. states and Puerto Rico in August as their expansion to more than 1,000 locations continues. The openings in August come as Burlington plans to open more than 100 stores by the end of 2026. In an…
