What the Fed’s first rate hike in years means for your wallet

The Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years is likely to increase borrowing costs for many…

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SNAP Checks Rise Oct. 1, but New Rules May Mean Benefit Cuts Ahead

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October ushers in changes to SNAP, the government’s supplemental nutrition assistance program, including one shift…

Tesla Semi deliveries begin with PepsiCo and DHL as first customers

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Tesla on Thursday announced that the electric vehicle maker was beginning deliveries of its Semi…

Costco cuts prices on produce, meat and home goods after tariff refunds

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Costco on Thursday said it received $184 million in tariff refunds in the company's fourth…

Retailers Are Cracking Down on Returns. These 16 Stores Still Have the Best Policies

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The pandemic saw a peak of loosened retailers’ return policies to the delight of shoppers,…

The RMD Mistake That Costs 401(k) Owners a 25% Penalty

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Here’s a rule that’s cost retirees real money, and hardly anyone sees it coming. If…

8 Reasons Not to Waste Money on Car, Home or Renters Insurance

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Insurance bills you every month for a disaster that may never come. On a fixed…

Financial Despair Is When You End Up Paying Money To Work

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Once both our children began school full-time in 2024, my wife and I had more…

The Money-Saving Grocery Strategy Hiding in Your Pantry

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As shoppers continue to look for ways to save at the grocery store amid rising…

Deficit reduction could lower inflation and interest rates, CRFB finds

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Curbing the federal government's roughly $2 trillion budget deficit would help reduce the affordability challenges…

How to Get the Nike x One Piece Collection in the US

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Collabs and merchandise inspired by “One Piece,” the Japanese manga later adapted into an anime,…

McDonald’s Set to Spend Billions on Big Changes: What to Expect

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McDonald’s plans to spend about $8.5 billion through 2036 to modernize its restaurants, expand technology…

The Most Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrid Sedans You Can Buy in 2026

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Hybrids may be some of the most efficient car models on the market, but not…

Canadian business leader warns US trade uncertainty risks ‘capital chill’ amid global push

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Canada's push to expand its economic relationships around the world should not be mistaken for…

Mortgage rates rise to 7.03%: Freddie Mac

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Mortgage rates rose to more than 7% for the first time since January 2025, mortgage…

Are Home Insurance Companies Profiting Unreasonably From Disaster and Distress?

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The Los Angeles wildfires that opened 2025 were the costliest insured wildfire event on record,…

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