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Shoppers who noticed their grocery runs were taking a larger bite out of their budget last month were proved correct by Labor Department data released this week showing food-at-home costs rose 0.7% in April, marking the largest monthly increase since 2022. Over the year, grocery costs are up 2.9%, and…
Congress is considering legislation that would allow sales of gasoline that contains more ethanol as Washington grapples with rising gas prices that have upset many Americans in an election year. The U.S. House approved a bill on Wednesday, May 13 that would allow year-round sales of E15 gas, which is…
As of mid-May, gas hit an average of $4.50 a gallon nationally, up 28% from a year ago, according to AAA. Americans in some states have been paying around $6 per gallon, which means fueling up a truck, like the Ford F-150, can run well over $150 per tank. Those…
If you owe a significant amount in unpaid child support, your international travel plans are effectively grounded. Starting in May, the U.S. State Department is shifting from passive enforcement to an aggressive crackdown, proactively revoking the passports of parents with substantial arrears. Historically, the government blocked you from renewing an…
Whether you’re drowning in debt, or simply want to turbocharge your savings, the solution isn’t necessarily making more money—it’s stopping the behaviors that aren’t allowing you to get ahead and starting new, better habits. I should know. Just a few years ago, I had tiny savings and giant debt. Today,…
rusty426 / Shutterstock.comOne of the best things about being a professional thrift shopper and reseller is exploring different parts of the country and seeing what national and local chains do best. After 30 years of road-tripping and online flipping, I’ve developed a list of secondhand shopping hot-spots that can guide…
A growing number of car buyers are opting for cheaper, more basic vehicles. With average new vehicle prices exceeding $50,000, the market is pushing drivers to rethink what they actually need. Many buyers just want something to get them from point A to point B, and they do not want…
Lopolo / Shutterstock.comSeniors can generally get discounts on loads of things. Yet most of the ones we hear about tend to be for purchases at restaurants, supermarkets and the movies. Not that there’s anything wrong with those discounts! But a savvy senior will stretch retirement income by looking for savings…
A rare three-way alignment formed in Texas politics Monday — between a Republican president, a Democratic Senate candidate and the state’s senior Republican senator — over pausing the federal gas tax. President Donald Trump told CBS News on Monday, May 11, during an interview that he was open to pausing…
Amazon is expanding its 30-minute delivery service to dozens of U.S. cities, after first piloting the option in December. The Amazon Now service will be available to “millions” of customers by the end of the year, according to Amazon. The tech giant first tested Amazon Now in Seattle and Philadelphia.…
