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The average cost of car insurance increases by $872 per year after an at-fault accident, according to U.S. News & World Report. That’s costly, and more than enough reason to shop around for a new policy. Money Talks Newsletter subscriber Suresh V. is experiencing that firsthand, and so asked Money…
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Matt A. Claiborne / Shutterstock.comSome things really are better the second time around. In fact, many used items can be every bit as good as those purchased new. Plus, buying used almost always saves you cash. So, without further ado, following is our list of the top things you should…
Buc-ee’s has rolled out a new pay-at-the-pump policy, and some fans of the beaver-laden travel center aren’t thrilled. The new policy requires consumers paying for gas with credit and debit cards to pay at the pump, no longer allowing customers to pay with cards inside the store, according to a…
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,…
