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Auto industry analysts have already declared the death of the sub-$20,000 car in the United States as new car prices continue to rise, and cars that cost less than $30,000 are also disappearing fast. With consumers paying an average of $49,855 for new cars in July 2026, according to Cox…
You’ve seen them — those lucky travelers who breeze past the standard king room and head straight for a corner suite with a view. You might think they’ve got a secret handshake or a massive corporate expense account, but usually, they’re just playing the game better than you are. The…
Your insurance company has a product for you. It protects you against a rate increase — from your own insurance company. That’s accident forgiveness in a sentence. You pay your insurer extra money now so it promises not to punish you later. It’s insurance on your insurance, sold by the…
Some meal kit customers are opening their deliveries to an unwelcome surprise: missing ingredients, incomplete orders and even spoiled food. Subscribers of Blue Apron and Marley Spoon have taken to social media in recent weeks to share photos and stories of botched deliveries, raising concerns about whether their next box…
Diamonds may certainly be statements of wealth, but what they do not have is a market price you can check before breakfast. Resale depends on the individual stone, its grade, and a buyer who wants that particular diamond. Gold is more standardized. Bullion trades against a widely quoted spot price,…
Taxes never feel so burdensome as during tax season, when you contemplate how much of your income you hand over to the IRS. And if you happen to live in Oregon or Massachusetts, you may be feeling that burden more than most. Oregon has the highest effective tax rate of…
Dollar Tree is famous for its baseline price of $1.25 (formerly $1) for most items. Even the store’s grocery aisles are filled with food items at that affordable price. I try to live frugally, so I headed to my local Dollar Tree store, curious to find which grocery items might…
Domino’s is seeking a fresh slice of the fast-food industry pie with a newly announced free pizza giveaway. The pizza chain is giving away up to $1 million worth of free pizzas in honor of the launch of its new domino-shaped pizza. But there’s a twist: The freebies are only…
I rarely start my car. Most days I get where I’m going on two wheels and a little sweat. I ride my bike primarily for fun and exercise, but it’s also the cheapest transportation I’ve ever owned. And after 35 years of writing about money, cheap gets my attention. So…
While other coffee shops and food chains are releasing their versions of pumpkin spice lattes, Dairy Queen is bringing something different this season. On Monday, Aug. 31, Dairy Queen unveiled its new fall menu, which includes fall-inspired treats and coffee. While you will see the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard treat making…
