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Are You Loyal to Brands, or Does Price Matter?

and on May 28, 2026

Sixty percent of shoppers say they’ve already abandoned a once-favored brand over price hikes, and for most, it only takes a 10% increase to make them switch.

Is Your Pet Budget Feeling the Squeeze Lately?

and on May 28, 2026

Veterinary costs jumped nearly 6% year over year, and a new Bank of America study finds pet adoption is slipping as lower-income households feel the budget pinch first.

Could Trump’s Latest Rollback Actually Lower Your Grocery Bill?

and on May 23, 2026

Two Purdue economists did the math on the White House’s $800 million grocery savings claim — and came up with 56 cents a year per family of four, or ‘a couple bananas.’

What Is Surveillance Pricing and Why Should Shoppers Care?

and on May 21, 2026

Stores may already be using your browsing history and location data to charge you more than your neighbor for the exact same product.

Car Ownership Costs Are Causing Financial Strain for Americans

and on May 18, 2026

Insurance premiums are up 37.5% since 2021, and nearly 4 in 10 Americans now say owning a car has become a luxury they simply can’t afford.

Why Have Grocery Prices Shot Up the Most in 4 Years? We Explain.

, and on May 14, 2026

Food-at-home costs just notched their biggest monthly jump since 2022 — and multiple simultaneous shocks could push prices even higher in the months ahead.

Amazon’s 30-Minute Delivery Expands to More Cities

and on May 12, 2026

Amazon Now is rolling out 30-minute delivery in 10 new U.S. cities, with Prime members paying $3.99 per order around the clock.

GLP-1 Drugs Are Changing How People Shop for Food and Clothes

and on May 8, 2026

At least 1 in 5 U.S. households now has a GLP-1 user — and it’s quietly shrinking grocery bills, reshaping restaurant spending, and driving a clothing buying spree.

Celebrating Mom Is Going to Cost You More This Year. Here’s Why

and on April 29, 2026

Flowers, jewelry, and chocolates are each up more than 7% this year, pushing the typical Mother’s Day gift package to $543 — $29 more than last year.

Are You Worse Off Financially Today? More Americans Say Yes. Here’s Why

, , , and on April 29, 2026

More than half of Americans say their finances are getting worse — matching gloomy levels last seen during the Great Recession — as gas, housing, and healthcare costs hit simultaneously.

Here’s Why Most People Think Tipping Has Gotten Out of Hand

and on April 24, 2026

The average American spent an estimated $130 last year on tips they didn’t think were warranted — and 59% admit a digital screen guilts them into leaving one anyway.

Fraud Is on the Rise. Blame AI

and on April 16, 2026

A new TransUnion report found that 1 in 6 Americans lost money to digital fraud last year — and AI tools are making these scams faster, cheaper, and more convincing than ever.

New USDA Food Pyramid Could Add $1,000 to Your Grocery Bill

and on April 10, 2026

Only 2 in 5 Americans know the USDA updated its dietary guidelines — and for households that do switch, food economists say the annual grocery tab could jump by more than $1,000.

Gen Z Is Making Shopping Malls Cool Again

and on March 26, 2026

Mall foot traffic from young shoppers surged 57% last year as the generation craves in-person connection over online convenience.

What War With Iran Means for Prices, Interest Rates, Supply Chains

, and on March 3, 2026

While the conflict with Iran is expected to result in higher gas prices and increased market volatility, economists anticipate the Federal Reserve will look through the supply-driven shock and maintain modest impacts on economic growth and monetary policy unless the war escalates significantly.

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