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The Best Gas Price Savings and Rewards Apps for 2026
Gas prices have hit astronomical highs in the last few weeks. Specialized apps can help drivers find the best local deals and maximize savings on gas. Many national gas station chains offer loyalty incentives that also amount to major savings. Using the right apps and tools can help you track down…
I’m a CPA. Look for This Car Insurance Trick That Texas Just Banned
I’ve been a CPA since 1981, and writing about money for 35 years. I’ve watched insurers get very good at one thing: figuring out which customers won’t shop around. Your renewal notice looks like a routine bill. For some insurers, it’s something else: a test of how big an increase you’ll accept…
I’m a Lifelong Thrifter. Here Are 9 Reasons You Should Never Pay Retail Prices for Clothes
I’ve always wondered why buying used clothing isn’t more mainstream. Though Gen Z has embraced all things vintage, many people in my peer group (let’s call it “late middle age”) seem surprised at the thought. I’m not sure why. After all, didn’t the movie “Pretty in Pink” show us all how cool…
21 Ways to Save Money on Food and Still Eat Well
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Whether you’re a singleton living off takeout or a parent feeding a growing family, food is something we all have to spend money on. Many of us could stand to spend less than we currently do. From the simple and easy to the…
Frequent Flyers Face a Little-Known Risk at High Altitude
Flying is generally thought of as the safest way to travel, but there’s a hidden danger to it. Lurking on every flight, there’s one variable that could cause long-term damage to passengers and crews alike. I’m talking about the sun. Radiation exposure is rarely the first thing that comes to mind as…
Aldi Is Cutting Prices on a Third of Its Products: Here’s When
Aldi will cut prices on one-third of its regularly stocked products, the company announced in a Sept. 23 news release provided to USA TODAY. The company said the cuts will deliver an estimated $86 million in savings to customers. “Customers trust us to help them make the most of their grocery…
Gen Z Is Ghosting People Over Dating Debt: How Did We Get Here?
USA TODAY Network / Reuters For some Gen Z daters, romance ends where the receipt begins. A Sept. 22 study from Zelle found that 52% of Gen Z daters have ghosted, blocked or unfollowed someone at least once to avoid paying them back after a date. As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and
Krispy Kreme Debuts Coffee-Flavored Doughnuts for National Coffee Day
Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Coffee Day with a brand new doughnut flavor. On Sept. 23, Krispy Kreme announced the debut of a new Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnut, available for a limited time in honor of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29. The take on the Original Glazed Doughnut…
4 Brands Going up in Price This Month, 1 to Watch — and What to Buy Instead
Most grocery price stories tell you the same useless thing: Prices are going up. Thanks. This one’s different, because for once we’ve got names and a date. Over the past two weeks, the biggest packaged-food companies in America stood up at an investor conference in Boston and told Wall Street…
Aldi Launches Its First Line of Ready-Made Meals
Aldi is expanding into prepared foods with seven fresh, never-frozen meals designed for quick dinners. The grocery chain told USA TODAY on Sept. 22 that its first lineup includes five single-serve options and two family-size meals. The dishes feature “protein-forward, filling dishes, comforting…