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Too Hot to Travel: Why Soaring Heat Is Burning Through Travel Funds

iurii / 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. According to Forbes, over 7,000 flights were delayed in a single day as extreme temperatures gripped the nation from Nebraska…

Petflation Nation: Soaring Costs Are Hitting Pet Owners

Prostock-studio / 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. Pet ownership comes with financial responsibility, but in the current economy, costs are climbing faster than ever, making it challenging…

7 Ways You Could Be Using Old Toothbrushes (but Probably Aren’t)

Asier Romero / Shutterstock.comWhat happens to your old toothbrush when it’s ready to be put to pasture? The American Dental Association suggests replacing your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles start looking frayed. And if you’ve had a cold or the flu, the University of…

10 Ways to Stop Your Bad Spending Habits and Save Money Instead

Elnur / Shutterstock.comMake this the year you make changes to your bad spending habits and have a positive impact on your household budget. It’s easier than you think. Check this list of tips for smart spending and pick a few money-saving strategies to try. Definitely do not adopt them all…

Crypto for Consumers: PayPal Now Accepts 100+ Cryptocurrencies at Checkout

Coyz0 / 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. PayPal has opened the floodgates to let U.S. merchants accept over 100 different cryptocurrencies, a list that includes everything from…

This Is America’s Best Bargain Hotel, According to Travelers

Lester Balajadia / Shutterstock.comHotel guests in North America believe they are getting better value for their money these days. In every hotel segment — from economy to luxury — guests said value is increasing, according to J.D. Power’s latest annual North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The result is…

Think Before You Click: 12 Ways to Protect Yourself Online

Alan Budman / Shutterstock.comAccording to Kiplinger, the number of complaints about online scams stayed flat from 2023 to 2024, but the average loss per incident increased significantly. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that people over 60 are the most likely to report internet-related fraud and often suffer the…

Just Around the Corner: The ,000 New Car

xieyuliang / Shutterstock.comThe average price of a new car has climbed to $48,699 as of June 2025, according to CarEdge, putting American car buyers just a stone’s throw away from the psychological $50,000 barrier. With President Trump’s 15% tariffs on imported vehicles from both Europe and Japan now in effect,…

Swipe Without Regret: 6 Credit Card Strategies to Save Thousands on Your Wedding

vladee / 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. Weddings are expensive. In 2024, the average U.S. wedding cost about $36,000, according to The Knot. Nearly 70% of couples…

Just How Safe Is It to Charge Your Phone at the Airport?

Milkovasa / Shutterstock.comYou’re rushing through the airport, phone battery at 8%, and there’s a convenient USB port right at your seat. But federal authorities are warning that plugging in your device could expose your financial accounts to hackers. Both the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Communications Commission have issued alerts…