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jluke / Shutterstock.comCatastrophic flooding in central Texas has claimed more than 100 lives and left over 170 people missing, according to USA Today. As recovery efforts continue, major automakers are stepping in with more than just donations. Ford, Toyota, and General Motors are offering genuine support to customers and communities,…
Babooo0 / 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. If President Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Aug. 1 and Brazil retaliates as promised, your household budget may be impacted…
Pressmaster / Shutterstock.comI’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…
ZikG / 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. To those of us who live in Seattle, Kirkland is a charming waterfront suburb. I most associate it with a…
Lotus_studio / Shutterstock.comFresh tomatoes just got more expensive. The U.S. government announced Monday it is slapping a 17.09% duty on most Mexican tomatoes, and since Mexico supplies about 70% of tomatoes in American grocery stores, you will likely feel the pinch within weeks, CBS News reports. This is not just…
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.comJob hunting today might feel like shouting into the void. You send out dozens of applications, maybe score a few interviews, then nothing. Those automated rejection emails pile up in your inbox while your bank account dwindles. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. According…
Rimma Bondarenko / Shutterstock.comFast-food giants are betting big on chicken wraps, and it’s not just about chasing the latest food trend. McDonald’s brought back its Snack Wrap recently after a decade-long hiatus, joining Burger King, Popeyes, Sonic, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s in what’s becoming a full-blown wrap war, USA Today…
Mihail Guta / Shutterstock.comIn spring 2025, fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu raised prices and added shipping fees in response to new U.S. tariffs and the end of the “de minimis” exemption, as reported by USA Today and International Business Times. Shein’s latest move may mean even steeper costs…
Collagery / Shutterstock.comThe Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates could hinge on two critical reports dropping soon. Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index and Wednesday’s Producer Price Index may reveal whether inflation is finally catching up to economic reality. These reports matter for everything from your grocery bill to your mortgage…
veryulissa / 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. President Trump’s newly announced 50% tariff on Brazilian goods could send beef prices skyrocketing, adding yet another financial squeeze to…
