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Dunkin’ Is Serving Up New Halloween-Inspired Drinks
Spooky season is about to get into full swing, so it’s no surprise that Dunkin’ has added Halloween-inspired drinks to its menu. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, customers can order several new drinks or add Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, a spin on Dunkin’s regular marshmallow foam, to a drink of their…
You Sold the House and Became a Renter. Here’s the Insurance Coverage You Lost
Roughly 2.4 million more Americans over 65 became renters between 2013 and 2023, the largest increase of any age group by far. Their share of all renters rose to 13.4% from 10.4% over the decade, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Census data. Many did not end up in a rental because they ran out
Is an Amazon Prime Price Hike Coming? 5 Moves to Make Before Your Renewal
We’ve been writing about Amazon Prime price hikes for a long time. We warned readers when Prime went from $79 to $99 in 2014, from $99 to $119 in 2018, and from $119 to $139 in 2022. See the pattern? Every four years. And the last one was more than four years ago. Now Amazon
15 Cars That Hold on to Their Value Best — and 15 That Lose the Most
Not all cars age the same. Some models hold on to most of their value years down the road, while others shed more than half in the same period. Knowing which is which before you sign could save — or cost — you tens of thousands of dollars. A recent study from iSeeCars analyzed more
12 Generic Groceries That Are Identical to Name Brands (and 5 You Should Never Buy)
Food prices have climbed roughly 25% since 2020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. If your weekly grocery bill feels like a second mortgage, you’re not imagining it. Families are scrambling for any legitimate way to cut costs without cutting quality. Here’s a secret the big food…
Older Americans Leave $58 Billion on the Table Every Year — Here Are 15 Ways to Claim Your Share
Here’s a number that should make you angry: $58 billion. That’s how much money in benefits older Americans leave unclaimed every single year, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Food help. Drug savings. Utility assistance. Cash payments. All of it sitting there. All of it earmarked…
Target Lowers Prices on Nearly 2,000 Items. See What’s Cheaper
Shopping at Target may cost less this holiday season. On Sept. 29, the retailer said it is cutting prices on select home items, apparel and accessories, building on more than 10,000 items whose prices it lowered over the past year. What Items Are Getting Cheaper? Target said select women’s, men’s…
7 Brilliant Ways to Repurpose Your Old Toothbrushes Instead of Trashing Them
What 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 Arkansas for Medical…
Ethel Andrus Was Rejected by 42 Health Insurers. What Happened Next Made History
In the 1950s, the retired California educator Ethel Andrus sought affordable health insurance for retired teachers over 65. Every insurer she approached decided the risk was not worth taking. Andrus saw this as a problem to solve. By the time Medicare was signed into law in 1965, about half of all…
National Coffee Day 2026 Deals and Free Coffee Today on Tuesday
National Coffee Day brings a mix of free drinks and discounts on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here are some offers available today: Dunkin’: Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase through the app. Starbucks: The chain has no National Coffee Day deal listed for Tuesday…