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tommaso79 / Shutterstock.comJean Chatzky has consistently favored buying over leasing a car. She says it worked for her because she commuted long distances and exceeded typical lease mileage, according to TheStreet. But times have changed. On a recent episode of her Everyday Wealth podcast, Chatzky noted that remote work has…
Ken Wolter / 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. Shopping at Aldi can help cut your grocery bill dramatically, but only if you understand how the store works.…
photosince / Shutterstock.comJeff Bezos is getting married on June 27 to Lauren Sánchez in Venice, according to TODAY. While the weekend-long celebration features foam parties, private yachts, and five-star hotels, it may not be as excessive as it seems, at least not for a billionaire. According to MarketWatch, cost estimates…
aslysun / Shutterstock.comAs the temperature exceeds triple digits in many locations this summer, our electric bills are spiraling upward with the heat index. Except for a hardy few, going without air conditioning is probably not a practical cost-cutting measure. Still, there are ways to save energy and cut your electric…
Gorlov Alexander / Shutterstock.comToy prices rose at a record pace this spring, increasing 2.2% between April and May while overall inflation rose just 0.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry experts warn that toy prices may climb further as fresh tariffs on Chinese imports continue to strain supply…
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.comConsumer sentiment saw a surprise rebound in June, offering a rare flicker of optimism after half a year of decline. The University of Michigan’s preliminary reading for the month climbed to 60.5 (on a 0–100 index), up from 52.2 in May, according to MarketWatch. That result beat economists’…
bixstock / Shutterstock.comCongressional Republicans are considering legislation that could transform health care access for millions by tying Medicaid eligibility to work requirements. Analysts say the potential shift may jeopardize care access for millions, CNBC reports. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” currently under consideration in both chambers of Congress, includes…
thanun vongsuravanich / Shutterstock.comScammers are utilizing artificial intelligence to establish fake relationships, create convincing replica websites, and automate intricate fraud schemes that once required entire teams. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, crypto scam revenue reached at least $9.9 billion in 2024. The total could rise to $12.4 billion once…
Jeff Bukowski / 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. CVS recently announced it is retiring the Bartell Drugs brand name and converting the remaining 20 or so locations…
Sergey Kohl / Shutterstock.comYour daily Starbucks run might start looking a little different at the register. The coffee giant is rolling out a new system for drink add-ins like syrups, sauces, matcha, and more, according to CBS News. The goal is to streamline charges and make pricing more consistent across…
