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Are HVAC Maintenance Plans Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Breakdown of Annual Service Contracts

and on June 26, 2026

A single HVAC tune-up can cost up to $250 on its own — but an annual maintenance plan bundles two visits, priority service, and up to 20% off emergency repairs for as little as $100 a year.

How Much Gold Should You Own? Here’s What Financial Experts Say

and on June 26, 2026

Financial experts say most investors should hold 5% to 10% of their portfolio in gold — but younger investors may be better off skipping it entirely.

Court Halts Loan Caps on Some Grad Degrees. What Does It Mean for You?

and on June 26, 2026

A federal judge paused rules stripping nursing and health degrees from higher loan limits — but new federal borrowing caps still hit July 1.

Over 96K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled. See Affected Models

and on June 26, 2026

A software glitch in 96,310 Hyundai Tucson SUVs can cause the digital dashboard to go blank mid-drive — hiding your speedometer and fuel gauge when you need them most.

Red, White and Blue-Themed Foods, Deals for America’s 250th, July 4

, and on June 26, 2026

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts on July 4 to customers in patriotic colors, and dozens of other chains are offering $2.50 menus and BOGO deals.

How to Buy the Right Sun Shade and Keep Your Car Cool

and on June 26, 2026

A sunshade that doesn’t cover your full windshield — or is flipped the wrong way — can still leave your steering wheel scorching hot, but the right pick fixes that.

2026 Grads Face an Economy That Feels Tough. 5 Ways to Still Get Ahead

and on June 26, 2026

Hiring is up 5.6% for new graduates, but starting salaries average just $56,000 — well below what most expect — making early financial habits more critical than ever.

Seniors Risk Outliving Their Retirement Savings in These States

and on June 26, 2026

A new analysis finds the average 65-year-old faces a $109,000 retirement shortfall — and in New York, that gap swells to $471,000.

Social Security Is Making a Change to Debit Card Used by Millions

and on June 25, 2026

Fifth Third Bank is replacing Comerica as the financial agent for Direct Express cards, affecting about 3.6 million Social Security recipients who will get new cards later this year.

Millions May Qualify for Payouts in Disney Streaming Case Deal

and on June 25, 2026

If you subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between 2019 and 2026, you could claim a share of Disney’s $50 million settlement — deadline Sept. 8.

Senate Democrats Push $25 Minimum Wage Plan

and on June 25, 2026

The ‘Living Wage for All Act’ would raise the federal floor from $7.25 to $25 by 2031 for large employers — and end the separate, lower tipped wage.

Would You Move to Wisconsin? This City Wants to Give You $9,500 to Do So

and on June 25, 2026

Fond du Lac is dangling a $5,500 cash stipend plus $4,000 in local perks to anyone willing to leave their current state and plant roots on the shore of Lake Winnebago for at least a year.

Land Rover Recalls 250K Vehicles Over Airbag Issue. See List

and on June 25, 2026

Driver-side airbag connectors on more than 250,000 Land Rovers may corrode and fail to deploy — and Jaguar Land Rover is offering a free fix starting this August.

Everyone Except Trump Seems to Agree, Affordable Housing Is a Crisis | The Excerpt

and on June 25, 2026

Congress just passed a bipartisan housing bill, but a policy expert says most Americans won’t feel any relief for years — and interest rates aren’t even part of the fix.

The Stock Market Slid This Week. Should You Buy Gold, or Wait It Out?

and on June 25, 2026

With the Nasdaq down 2.2% and gold off its highs, financial planners say the case for shifting to gold is more nuanced than it looks.

Supreme Court Shuts Down Cancer Lawsuits Over Roundup Weedkiller

and on June 25, 2026

A 7-2 Supreme Court ruling blocks Roundup cancer lawsuits, shielding Bayer from billions in liability and leaving millions of exposed users without legal recourse.

Americans Are Struggling to Pay for Health Care. Here’s Why.

and on June 25, 2026

A new survey finds fewer than half of U.S. adults can consistently afford medication and doctor visits — and the expiration of ACA subsidies has pushed some monthly premiums past $2,100.

Is College Worth It? Here Are the Majors That Pay Off.

and on June 25, 2026

A study tracking nearly 1 million Texas students found the average bachelor’s degree delivers $87,000 in net earnings above non-college peers — but your major matters.

Senate GOP Bats Down Last-Ditch Effort to Repeal New Student Loan Caps

and on June 25, 2026

With a July 1 deadline looming, a Senate vote failed to stop new federal caps on graduate school borrowing — including a $200,000 aggregate limit that excludes nursing programs.

Will Gold Hit $5,000 Again This Year? Experts Explain What’s Driving Prices Now.

and on June 24, 2026

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce earlier this year — but has since pulled back. Experts reveal the key forces that could send it soaring again.

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