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Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Nov. 6, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson.
Groceries Are on a Wild Ride This Year. From a 29.3% Drop to an 8.7% Rise. What’s in Your Cart?
Depending on what you shop for, you may barely notice the change or be shocked by the weekly bill.
GM Agreed to Pay $220 Million Over Claims It Sold Driving Data. That Data Might Influence Your Insurance Rates
Your insurer has seen a file on you that you probably haven’t. It’s free to request, and any errors in it can be fixed.
6 Space Heater Mistakes, Including One That Costs $65 a Month
It’s a little box that keeps your feet warm. Used the wrong way, it can wreck your bill, or your house.
Scam Losses Topped $3 Billion for Americans 60 and Older. A Small Group Lost 70% of That
Most reported losses stay under $1,000. The six-figure cases tend to follow a familiar script. Learn what to watch for.
20 Jobs With the Most Overeducated (and Often Underpaid) Workers in America
You might be surprised at the workers who hold college degrees.
Go Back to Sleep: 6 Jobs for Night Owls Who Are Done Pretending to Be Morning People
If your natural rhythm is sleeping until 10, stop fighting it.
U.S. Economy Added 165,000 Jobs in October, Above Expectations
Revised figures show stronger past hiring, but pay is rising slower than prices, and forecasters expect the Fed to raise rates again in December.
Hybrids Are Flying Off Lots as Gas Tops $4 a Gallon. Here’s Why
New hybrids sold in about 44 days this September, while gas-only models took 75, as shoppers chase better mileage at the pump.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman Says 23-Hour Trading Starts Dec. 6. What It Means for Your Retirement Money
Stocks will soon change hands while most investors sleep. Here are the reasons the late-night price may not be the one you want.
Black Friday Isn’t the Best Day for Everything. 7 Buys and When to Pounce
Adobe mapped when holiday discounts should bottom out. Some of the biggest gift categories don’t peak on the day you’d guess.
Your Cheap Obamacare Plan Now Comes With a Tax Break. Here’s How to Use It.
The cheapest health plans on HealthCare.gov now come with a tax perk. Rule No. 2 could still pay off for this year.
Insurers Are Totaling More Cars Even If They Still Run. How Much Would You Get for Yours?
A dented bumper on an older car can now mean a check instead of a repair, and you can challenge the insurer’s valuation of your vehicle.
Retired but Don’t Need to Access Your 401(k) Yet? 5 Moves to Make Before the IRS Makes You Withdraw
Find out how the moves you make in low-income years can either lower your future tax bill or cost you money.
Your 2027 Tax Brackets Are Set. 7 Numbers That Affect Your Money
The IRS just moved every tax goalpost. Except one — and retirees pay for it.
I’ve Made Millions in Stocks. 5 Things I’m Doing Now
Thursday’s plunge hit my stocks hard. Here’s what 45 years of stock investing has taught me to do next.
Starbucks Releases Its First-Ever Holiday-Themed Pup Cup Design
The limited-run cup features a beagle-inspired pup design, and the 3.5-ounce whipped-cream treat is sold only at stores while supplies last.
Is Inflation Finally Forcing Americans to Cut Back 401(k) Savings?
A TIAA survey finds 12% of Americans have tapped retirement accounts early to cover living costs, even as Fidelity reports record savings rates.
9 Flight Attendant Secrets to Avoid Getting Sick on Your Next Flight
A study found tray tables carry eight times more bacteria than the toilet flush button. Here’s how the crew stays healthy.
New Measles Deaths Reported as US Outbreak Keeps Growing
Pennsylvania’s outbreak has passed 1,400 cases, and a WHO review on Nov. 10 could decide whether the U.S. keeps its measles-free status.
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