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5 Car Maintenance Myths Experts Have Busted
You’ve probably heard the old saw that you need to change your oil every 3,000 miles to keep your car running smoothly. Except now most modern cars can go as much as 5,000 miles between oil changes. Long-time drivers’ heads are probably filled with such rigid rules they learned when they first put…
8 Ways I Used AI to Slash Our Expenses by $2,340
I thought our family budget was airtight. We tracked our spending, cooked at home, and rarely splurged. Yet, every month, our checking account felt like it had a slow leak. Out of sheer frustration, I uploaded a raw spreadsheet of our monthly statements to a free AI chatbot and asked it a simple…
Safeway Is Closing More Stores for This Reason, Parent Company Says
Nearly two years after a failed merger with Kroger, Safeway is closing more stores, according to a statement from the chain’s parent company. Albertsons, which owns Safeway, said in a statement on Friday, Aug. 14, that the closures are part of the company’s attempts to evaluate its store network…
19 Things You Overpay for at the Grocery Store — and Where to Find Them Cheaper
AMR Studio / Shutterstock.com Do you love your neighborhood grocery store and buy everything you need there? If so, your local grocery store probably loves you too. It loves that you’re willing to spend so much on items you could get for a whole lot less money elsewhere. You can continue supporting…
Your Car Insurance Now Runs on AI. Whether It Works in Your Favor Is Another Matter
Insurers increasingly use artificial intelligence and predictive models to price policies, handle claims, and flag fraud, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Telematics programs, apps, and plug-in devices that track how you drive add another layer by scoring some…
Here Are 6 Tips to Do It Just Right
Summer is winding down, but you may still want your car looking good before the season ends. With new car prices approaching $50,000, many owners want to keep their vehicles looking their best for years to come. According to Consumer Reports, “frequent washing is also the best way to maintain a…
7 Ways AI Can Cut Hundreds Off Your Next Trip
Here’s a number worth your attention: The share of travelers over 50 who use artificial intelligence to hunt for travel deals just doubled in a single year, from 8% to 16%. That’s straight from AARP’s 2026 Travel Trends report. Translation? A lot of your neighbors have figured out something you…
The Cheapest Day to Buy Gas in Every State — and the Most Expensive
Filling up your car is a routine expense you cannot avoid, but you can control when you swipe your card. Timing your station visits based on the day of the week yields noticeable savings over time. A recent analysis by GasBuddy reviewed daily fuel prices across the country over the past year. The…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins Return After Lawsuit
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins are returning for Halloween, nearly a year after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging Hershey misled consumers about the candy’s appearance. The Hershey Company included Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins among its returning Halloween favorites as it unveiled its…
How Much Income Do You Need to Afford Day Care in 2026?
For many U.S. families, paying for child care can take a significant bite out of the household budget. A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found families nationwide would need to earn about $205,000 a year for full-time, center-based toddler care to meet a federal affordability benchmark. That figure is…