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2020 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Choosing the right used car for your lifestyle can be difficult. Used car marketplaces like CarMax and Carvana can simplify the used car search since their sites allow you to view inventory, vehicle specs and features online. If you know which used car, truck and SUV models are worth looking into…
Girl Scouts Are Selling Dog Cookies Now. The Shipping Costs More Than the Troop Earns.
The Girl Scouts just announced a cookie for your dog. I’m not made of stone. My first reaction was the same as everyone else’s, which is that this is delightful and I want one for a dog I don’t currently own. My second reaction, after 35 years of reading fine print for a living, was
9 Car Brands With New Vehicles Under $40,000 Despite $50,089 Average
Only nine major car brands averaged sale prices under $40,000 in the United States in August 2026, as overall average new car prices topped $50,000 and car shoppers are feeling the pinch. Consumers paid an average of $50,089 for new cars in August 2026, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue…
Why a $10,000 IRA Withdrawal Cost This Retiree $2,220 in Tax — and How a 1984 Rule Makes It Happen
Here’s a question I’ve been asked a hundred different ways over the years: “I’m in the 12% bracket. So why did pulling $10,000 out of my IRA cost me more than $2,000 in tax?” The answer is a feature of the tax code that financial planners call the Social Security tax torpedo. It’s been sitting
Nearly Half of Seniors Lack Dental Coverage — Here Are 10 Ways to Keep Your Savings and Smile Intact
Seniors face distinct disadvantages when it comes to covering the cost of dental care: Seniors typically have a fixed income, so money can be tight. Original, aka traditional, Medicare typically doesn’t cover dental care. Retirees typically don’t have employer-sponsored dental insurance to help…
13 Ways to Improve Your Gas Mileage Without Extreme Measures
You pull up to the pump, watch the numbers spin, and wonder if there is a better way to manage this recurring expense. Gasoline takes a significant bite out of your budget, but you have more control over your fuel efficiency than you might realize. By tweaking how you drive and maintain your…
This Simple Travel Oversight Can Ruin Your Trip Instantly
Even the most experienced traveler can run into trouble every now and then. But how do you get out of trouble? I needed to think quickly when I checked in for a recent flight from Doha, Qatar, to Auckland, New Zealand. I had taken care of the visa for New Zealand, but then the ticket
Is Your ADHD Making Money Management Feel Impossible? Here’s What to Do
When Bre Cain was in their 20s, their finances were hard to manage. There was a lot of impulse buying, including ordering food and clothes that they couldn’t afford, to seek comfort. Cain also said they were signing up for subscriptions they already had but had forgotten about. But after being…
Black Bear Sports Accused of Defrauding Parents in Class-Action Suit
Four hockey parents filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Black Bear Sports Group, alleging that the youth hockey company misled families by requiring them to book rooms at specific hotels and inflated prices during their children’s competitions. The parents say they were charged “junk fees”…
Is the Cheapest Mercedes-Benz the Best Luxury Car Deal for Your Money?
German automaker Mercedes-Benz produces some of the best luxury vehicles on the market, including classy sedans and practical family SUVs. Affordability isn’t always synonymous with the Mercedes brand, but the company does produce some new vehicles that fall below the average new vehicle price of…