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7 Types of Groceries That Are Immune to Tariff-Induced Price Hikes

Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.comA renewed threat of tariffs means another potential threat to grocery prices that have already been driven higher by years of elevated inflation. In recent letters to the leaders of Mexico and the European Union, President Donald Trump warned that a new 30% tariff on imports from…

5 Chains Offering Ice Cream Deals and Freebies on Sunday

Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comWhat’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. Everyone screams for ice cream deals! July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. Sunny California ranks No. 1…

How to Turn Your Birthday Into a Profit Plan

Cast Of Thousands / Shutterstock.comFree meals. Gift cards. Coffee, dessert, and even beauty products. For some birthday enthusiasts, the celebration is more than cake and candles — it’s a high-stakes game to rack up as many freebies as possible before the day ends. According to the Wall Street Journal, birthday…

Why Where You Grew up Still Affects Your Credit Score and What You Can Do Now

Robert Kneschke / Shutterstock.comAccording to The Wall Street Journal, a new study by Opportunity Insights analyzed records from more than 25 million people and found a surprising link: children raised in similar economic circumstances had very different credit scores as adults, depending on where they grew up. The researchers compared…

Trader Joe’s Is Expanding. Did Your Town Make the List?

QualityHD / 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. Trader Joe’s is broadening its footprint across America with new stores scheduled to open soon. If you’ve been stretching your…

Coinbase Wants to Replace Your Favorite Money Apps. Is That a Good Idea?

Nadezda Murmakova / 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. Coinbase is taking a swing at reinventing how Americans manage their money with its new Base App, a supercharged…

The Viral TikTok Video That Could Help Your Kids Retire With M

ViDI Studio / 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. A new TikTok video suggests a way to set up your kids with $4 million for retirement, and it…

Here’s How Much Medicare Costs Could Increase in Just 10 Years (and How to Plan)

JLco Julia Amaral / 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. Your Medicare costs might seem manageable today, but there’s a financial storm brewing that could blindside retirees over…

Binge Carefully: 7 Summer Streaming Moves to Save Money

pics five / Shutterstock.comWith big July releases like Happy Gilmore 2 and Dexter: Resurrection, streaming services are coming for your wallet. Rotten Tomatoes previews a packed summer slate, and the timing isn’t random. These releases are designed to keep you subscribed for longer and encourage more spending. Here’s how to…

Congress Moves to Make Digital Dollar Payments As Easy As Texting

SWKStock / 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. A new wave of crypto legislation could reshape how Americans move money, and stablecoins are at the center of it.…