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How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog? An Expert Breaks It Down

Bringing home your very own furbaby is a dream come true, but what might not be included in that dream is the price tag. While your pup is adorable, vet visits, grooming, dog food, toys and other everyday costs can add up quickly. Caring for a dog is a long-term…

9 Things Sam’s Club Members Can Get for Free

There are more benefits to bulk shopping than savings and discounts at the register. Many warehouse clubs offer members special benefits, and Sam’s Club is no exception. Some perks vary depending on the member tier. Those with a Plus membership ($120 per year) get more perks than those with the…

Dunkin’s Fall Menu with Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns

Dunkin’ is getting a jump on autumn — and the pumpkin spice frenzy — by dropping its fall menu now. The donut and coffee chain is bringing back seasonal favorites such as the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Pumpkin Donut and Munchkin Donut Hole Treats, and the Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast…

New Program Wants California Drivers to Have Fuel-Efficient Tires

When drivers shop for replacement tires, efficiency is not normally a priority for many. That may soon change: California announced Aug. 17 that it will implement the nation’s first energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires. Traditionally, tires that come on new cars are designed to provide better fuel mileage. When it…

5 of the Best EV Discounts Available Before Summer Ends

August is often a great time to find deals on new cars, as manufacturers slash prices on vehicles from the previous model year to make room for newer vehicles, according to car-shopping experts. If you’re in the market for a new or used electric car, you could be in for…

Why Cheap Off-Season Travel Is Harder to Find in 2026

Remember when you could get a travel deal by waiting a few weeks after summer ended? That’s history. “The off-season practically vanished in many parts of the world,” said Whitney Haldeman, a luxury travel advisor with Embark Collective. It certainly has for travelers like Gerri Hether, who used to time…

The Evolution of Car Insurance Buying. Oh, How Things Have Changed.

The first car insurance policy in the United States went to a Buffalo doctor named Truman Martin in 1898. He paid $12.25 for $5,000 in liability coverage and was more worried about horses than other car drivers. At the time, there were about 4,000 cars and 18 million equines sharing…

Is the Gas-Powered or Hybrid Kia Telluride the Better SUV?

As it enters its second generation, Kia’s popular Telluride SUV has become one of the hottest cars on the U.S. market. It’s so important to the South Korean automaker that some company officials refer to it as the “Selluride.” Kia sold 85,418 Tellurides through the end of July 2026, up…