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Here’s Where Drivers Are Paying the Most
Gas prices have been on the rise since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran, leaving many drivers wondering when they will get some relief at the pump. The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, was $4.22, according to AAA…
Teachers Can Get a Free Coffee on Wednesday: Here’s How
Teachers looking for a little midweek boost should look no further than Scooter’s Coffee. The coffee chain is giving teachers a free medium drink on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at all locations nationwide, the company announced on Sept. 8. “It’s our way of kicking off the school year and saying ‘thank you’…
841,000 Americans Can’t Be Wrong, or Can They?
In 2024, around 841,000 workers filed for Social Security at age 62, the earliest and most common age Americans choose to start. This is an expensive age to file. A worker whose full retirement age is 67 gives up as much as 30% of the monthly payment by claiming five years early. Whether that is
7 Ways to Unclog Almost Any Drain Without Calling a Plumber
A slow, gurgling drain doesn’t mean it’s time to call a plumber. It means it’s time to roll up your sleeves. Snaking a drain runs $125 to $360 if you hire a plumber, with a national average around $250, according to Forbes Home. Most clogs never need that. They clear with a few basic tools
A Letter From Your Medicare Plan Is Coming This Month — Ignore It and It Could Cost You Thousands
Sometime this month, an envelope from your Medicare plan will land in your mailbox. It’s thick. It’s dull. And most people toss it on the pile with the catalogs. That’s a mistake that can cost you real money — hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars — and you won’t find out until you’re checking…
I Drove Two Versions of the Kia Telluride. Is the Gas or Hybrid Better?
As it enters its second generation, Kia’s popular Telluride SUV has become so important to the South Korean automaker that some company officials refer to it as the “Selluride.” Kia has sold 98,111 Tellurides through the end of August 2026, up from 84,090 it sold during the same period last year…
How to Claim Your Share
The deadline to file a claim for part of a $50 million settlement from The Walt Disney Company is Sept. 8, 2026, for people who subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream over the past several years. The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class-action complaint filed by YouTube TV subscribers…
6 Forces About to Send Your Grocery Bill Higher in 2027
Your grocery bill probably feels like it finally caught its breath. Groceries rose just 2.7% over the past year — downright tame by recent standards. Enjoy it while it lasts. Because something ugly happened in the commodity markets last month, and it’s pointed straight at your shopping cart. In…
Texas Gov. Abbott Pitches 50% Property Tax Cut in Affordability Plan
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled a campaign plan addressing several parts of the affordability debate, including property taxes, insurance, health care, higher education and electricity costs. Abbott visited Lubbock on Sept. 4 to promote the plan as recent polling showed the…
Here Are My Top 3 New Cars of 2026 So Far After Testing 10 Models
I’ve tested 10 different cars and SUVs in 2026, including several of the top-selling models from some of America’s largest auto manufacturers. The models I’ve tested range from affordable gas-powered sedans like the Mazda3 to top-of-the-line luxury hybrid models like the Genesis GV80 Coupe. I’ve…