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fizkes / Shutterstock.comAmericans sleep well at night knowing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. — or FDIC — protects their savings. But could President Donald Trump change that? Congress established the FDIC in 1933 as an independent federal agency to insure deposits and supervise financial institutions. Trump is now half a…
By Rob Marmion / Shutterstock.comSmall problems around the house can have a sneaky habit of turning into big, expensive ones. The good news is that many of these minor issues are easy to fix in just a few minutes. Instead of letting repairs pile up or waiting until you need…
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Everything requires a membership fee these days, it seems, from warehouse stores to video games and from gyms to…
YARUNIV Studio / Shutterstock.comAmericans have faced rising grocery prices before, but beef is now the latest sticker shock. Ground beef and steak are up more than 10% and 12% over the past year, respectively, according to CNN. At $9.26 a pound on average, beef costs are testing household budgets. Unlike…
Rawat Yapathanasap / Shutterstock.comAirlines are now using artificial intelligence to personalize ticket prices based on your digital footprint, and that could be bad news for travelers hunting for deals. According to Ars Technica, Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it’s piloting AI-driven pricing, which adjusts fares based on individual consumer…
Marc Rossmann / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Extreme weather is behind significant losses for insurers, with companies incurring $84 billion in losses in the first half…
Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.comUse your vacations to your benefit — beyond a break from day-to-day life. Hotels will reward you for your stay, and a recent analysis by WalletHub can help narrow down your search for the loyalty program with the biggest payoff. Choice Privileges came out on top, offering…
Axel Bueckert / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. These short phrases are easy to remember and often surprisingly useful in everyday financial decisions. For practical guidance that…
New Africa / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Nearly a quarter of Americans over 50 have decided to postpone their retirement plans, up from 14% last year.…
Mikhalis Makarov / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Airline pricing just got a lot more personal. That’s not necessarily good news for travelers hunting for deals. Delta…
