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7 Things That Feel Expensive but Are Actually Cheaper Than Ever
Everything costs too much. That’s the national mood, and I get it. But your brain is playing a trick on you, and it’s a trick I’ve watched play out over 35 years of writing about money. Here’s the trick: You remember old prices, but you forget old dollars. A dollar in 2012 bought a lot
How to Get One Before They’re Gone
Need a massive caffeine fix for your Friday? Dunkin’s viral drink buckets are officially back. The coffee chain relaunched its 48-ounce iced drink buckets at participating locations around the country on Aug. 7. The drink buckets can be filled with a guest’s choice of iced coffee or a refresher…
5 of the Best Car Deals as Automakers Roll Out 2027 Models
August is historically a great time to find deals on new cars, as manufacturers slash prices on cars from the previous model year to make room for newer vehicles, according to car shopping experts. According to an Edmunds.com review of the best times to buy cars, the end of model year ranks near…
Miami-Area Rents Are Down, but Many Still Can’t Afford Them
Rental prices in South Florida have continued to trend downward, according to a report by Realtor.com. According to the company’s June 2026 Rental Report, June marked the 35th consecutive month of year-over-year decline for properties with zero to two bedrooms across the 50 largest metros in the…
5 Ways a Monster El Niño Is About to Hit Your Wallet — and 1 Way It Could Actually Help
A patch of warm water in the Pacific Ocean is about to reach into your wallet. It’s called El Niño — a periodic warming of the tropical Pacific that scrambles weather all over the globe. And forecasters say this one’s shaping up to be a beast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Las Vegas Is Home to What HGTV Said Is Nevada’s Best Free Activity
Nevada, and Las Vegas in particular, has a nationwide reputation for separating people from their money. From its booming hospitality and leisure industry to its casinos and sports betting opportunities, there is no shortage of places to spend cash in the Silver State. What may surprise people is…
13 States That Offer Property Tax Exemptions for Retirees
With age comes certain privileges, including lower property tax bills. More than one-quarter of states offer some type of property tax exemption to those who are 65 or older. A property tax exemption is a specific type of property tax break that reduces the assessed value of your home, which in…
Walgreens Closing More Stores. See the New List
Walgreens is continuing to close some locations amid its multiyear turnaround program – however the closures may be fewer than expected. The drugstore chain, acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in August 2025, has closed about a dozen locations recently, according to business news…
9 Colleges That Offer Free Tuition for Seniors
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Seniors enjoy discounts for just about everything. Did you know that can even include the cost of higher education? Some schools think it’s a smart idea. Whether through a state-supported program or school-based initiative, there are plenty of opportunities to…
6 Everyday Goods That Are Basically Burning Your Money
While we’re all used to hearing about how new cars lose 20% of their value the moment they leave the showroom, they aren’t the only culprits. In today’s world of rapid-fire tech updates and “fast furniture,” your net worth is under constant attack from things sitting right in your living room. If…