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Closures, Deals, and Delays: Your Independence Day Financial Planning Guide

Yuganov Konstantin / Shutterstock.comThe Fourth of July holiday can disrupt your financial routine — from bank closures to mail delays — but with some advance planning, it’s possible to minimize disruptions and stay on track. MarketWatch breaks down how Independence Day impacts banks, government services, and delivery providers — here’s…

Why  Million Might Not Be Enough for Retirement Anymore

Perfect Wave / 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. That once-comforting $1 million benchmark doesn’t go as far as it used to. Rising costs and longer lifespans are…

The Housing Market Hit the Brakes: What This Means for Your Next Move

pogonici / 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. After years of rapid appreciation, the housing market is finally cooling down. In April, home prices logged their smallest annual…

Nike to Raise Prices Again, Citing B Tariff Impact

TY Lim / Shutterstock.comNike initially described its June 1 price hike as a routine seasonal adjustment. However, the company has since confirmed that the next round of increases is directly tied to new tariffs, TheStreet reports. The move demonstrates Nike’s response to shifting trade pressures that may also impact other…

Elon Musk Blasts Senate Tax Bill: What You Can Do If He’s Right

Hadrian / 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. Elon Musk blasted the U.S. Senate’s latest version of President Trump’s tax and spending bill in a June 28 post…

17 Water-Saving Tips to Reduce Your Bill This Summer

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.comIn summer, water usage can account for as much as 50% or more of your monthly utility bill, depending on where you live. Learning how to conserve water during the hottest months not only can save you money, but it’s good for the planet. It’s…

3 Gently Used Cars You Can Still Buy for Under ,000

Olezzo / Shutterstock.comThese days, finding a gently used car for under $20,000 is no easy task. As recently as 2019, nearly half of 3-year-old used cars cost $20,000 or less, according to iSeeCars. Today, that number has shrunk to just over 10%. Since 2019, the price of 3-year-old cars has…

15 of the Best Independence Day Sales to Shop Right Now

Harun Ozmen / 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. Stop waiting for fall to save on summer items. The Fourth of July is a great time of year…

The Hidden Price of U.S.-Canada Tensions

Lightspring / Shutterstock.comTrade talks between the United States and Canada are back on track after Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney announced Sunday that the country would scrap its planned digital services tax, according to CBS. Just days earlier, CBS reported that President Trump had suspended negotiations, describing Canada’s move as…

Do No Harm? The Big Beautiful Medicaid Shake-Up

Jonathan Weiss / 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. Even if you have employer coverage, these Medicaid changes could affect your wallet through higher premiums and increased emergency…