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Pringles Scouts Die-Hard Fan to Win Can-Shaped Urn for Remains

and on October 13, 2026

Fans can sign a tongue-in-cheek “will and taste-ament” for a shot at a $500 Pringles urn and $28,080 in cash before entries close Oct. 22.

The Risky Mistake That Could Leave You Stranded on a Cruise

and on October 13, 2026

Booking a third-party excursion on a cruise can save money, but if you’re late back to the ship, it can leave without you — and your passport and travel insurance probably won’t save you.

Chipotle Is Giving Away Giant Tote Bags. Here’s How to Win One

and on October 13, 2026

Every family meal ordered through the Chipotle app or website earns an automatic entry, and meals cost under $10 a person.

You Can Get a Free Chicken Slider from Dave’s Hot Chicken Today

and on October 13, 2026

Fans who download the Dave’s App can redeem a no-purchase slider at any of the chain’s 500 locations, choosing their spice level.

Location, Location, Kirkland: How Costco Is Influencing Where We Live

and on October 13, 2026

Buyers in some markets now ask how close a warehouse club is, and one Kansas City family just lost its nearby store.

More Planning and More Math, Not Work, Can Boost Retirement Prosperity

and on October 13, 2026

Workers’ confidence in having enough for retirement dropped to 61%, and advisers say the fix may be better math rather than more years on the job.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls More Than 30,000 Cars Over Brake Line Issue

and on October 12, 2026

A front brake hose that could leak or rupture lengthens stopping distance on certain S-Class models, and dealers will replace it at no charge.

Trump Cut EV Tax Credits. Here Are the Winners and Losers a Year Later

and on October 12, 2026

Tesla still sells over half of the EVs on U.S. roads, while GM, Ford and Volkswagen scramble as electric cars slip to about 6% of new sales.

This Amazon Brand of Medication Is Being Recalled. See the Affected Drug

and on October 12, 2026

Discolored tablets triggered a recall of more than 112,000 bottles, and the FDA hasn’t yet rated the health risk — check your lot number.

EV Buyers Are Far More Likely to Switch Brands Than Gas-Car Owners

and on October 12, 2026

Households with both an EV and a gas car overwhelmingly bought the plug-in from a different automaker, and $4.35 gas is pushing more shoppers to look.

How Trump’s Diesel Tax Order Works and What It Means for Your Costs

and on October 12, 2026

The federal break covers just 24.4 cents a gallon, state taxes stay in place, and red-dye diesel penalties may not change where you live.

Smoked Fish Recalled in 6 States Over Listeria Risk

and on October 12, 2026

A cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout trio sold in six states is being pulled, and adults 65 and older face the highest risk of severe illness.

Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

and on October 12, 2026

Wall Street keeps trading today, but one major market is closed, and the next scheduled stock market holiday is weeks away.

Care Comes With a Cost. Eldest Daughters Know It All Too Well

and on October 12, 2026

Daughters are nearly twice as likely as sons to provide hands-on care, and experts explain how “caregiver creep” quietly piles up on one sibling.

Social Security Checks Are Coming: Who Gets Paid Next?

and on October 12, 2026

Your birth date decides which Wednesday your October deposit lands, and SSI recipients and pre-1997 beneficiaries follow a different calendar entirely.

What Is Oxidative Stress and How Do You Fix It?

and on October 12, 2026

Doctors link this cellular imbalance to cancer, heart and kidney disease, yet no simple test measures it, and a handful of habits can help.

Think Honey Is Healthier Than Sugar? What to Know

and on October 11, 2026

Dietitians explain why “natural” doesn’t mean blood sugar neutral, how the calories compare per tablespoon, and the one group who should never eat honey.

Here’s When to Get Your Flu Shot

and on October 11, 2026

Experts say last year’s shot won’t cut it, and an early flu season has doctors urging vaccination now, but getting it too early can backfire.

Skip Paris. This French City Is Getting Easier to Visit

and on October 11, 2026

United Airlines will launch daily nonstop Newark flights to Marseille in June 2027, but the Calanques require free reservations in peak periods.

I Tried Nordic Walking. Here’s How It Transformed My Daily Walks

and on October 10, 2026

An expert explains why adding poles turns a stroll into a full-body workout, and the form mistake that can strain your shoulders, wrists and elbows.

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