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Which States Have the Cheapest Gas as National Average Nears $5?

and on May 5, 2026

Only nine states still have gas under $4 a gallon as the national average surges to $4.48 — here’s where to find the cheapest pump prices.

Americans Need to Act by July 10 to Claim Potential IRS COVID Refund

and on May 5, 2026

A court ruling says the IRS may have wrongly charged penalties during the COVID disaster period — file Form 843 by July 10, 2026 to preserve your potential refund.

Spirit Airlines’ Gift to Passengers, Other Airlines

and on May 5, 2026

With Spirit gone, analysts warn fares will rise in its former markets while JetBlue and Frontier scramble to fill routes — and bargain-hunters may face a permanently higher price floor.

Wealthy Families Regret Rushing to Give Gifts After Tax Law Changed

and on May 5, 2026

Some wealthy families gave away millions to beat a gift-tax deadline that Congress ultimately extended — now advisers say clawing back assets is ‘expensive and very, very hard.’

Delta Cuts Food and Beverage Service on Short Flights

and on May 4, 2026

Starting May 19, Delta drops all food and drink service on flights of 349 miles or less, affecting roughly 450 daily routes — about 9% of its network.

PlayStation Agrees to $7.85M Class Settlement. Are You Eligible?

and on May 4, 2026

Over 4.4 million PlayStation users were auto-enrolled in a $7.85M settlement — no action needed if you bought digital PS games from 2019 to 2023.

DoorDash Adds SNAP Payment Options for Delivery from Kroger Stores

and on May 4, 2026

DoorDash is opening grocery delivery to 42 million SNAP users through Kroger — with a $0 delivery fee on the first order through June 15.

Burlington Opening 26 New US Locations in May. Here’s Where

and on May 4, 2026

Burlington is expanding fast — 26 new stores across 20 states this month alone, with 100+ more planned before year’s end and a new 2-million-square-foot distribution center breaking ground.

KFC Launches $10 ‘Bucket of the Day’ with New Weekday Deals

and on May 4, 2026

KFC’s rotating weekday deal drops a different $10 bucket every day — from 24 nuggets Monday and Friday to 8 tenders Thursday and 10 wings Wednesday.

A Proposal Would Cap Social Security at $100,000. Will It Fly?

and on May 4, 2026

A think tank’s plan to cap Social Security at $100,000 is just one of eight ideas on the table to prevent a 28% benefit cut by 2032.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 Deals Include Freebies, Discounts

and on May 4, 2026

From free Chipotle meals to 50% off Krystal breakfast combos, teachers can score major savings at more than 25 restaurants and businesses this week.

Gas Prices Rising in All 50 States as Average Nears $5 — How Much Worse Will It Get?

and on May 4, 2026

The national gas average jumped 35 cents in a single week to $4.46 a gallon, with diesel topping $6 in parts of the Midwest — and analysts warn prices may keep climbing.

Check Your Fridge. This Recalled Aldi Dessert Was Sold in 7 States

and on May 4, 2026

About 2,800 cases of Aldi’s Specially Selected crème brûlée were recalled for possible glass contamination in 7 states — and no refund guidance has been issued.

Americans Fear This Retirement Setback More Than Death

and on May 4, 2026

Two in three Americans say running out of money scares them more than dying — and at $6,200 a month for assisted living, their fears aren’t unfounded.

See Where Layoffs Hit the US Job Market in 2026 With This Tracker

, , and on May 4, 2026

Four months into 2026, nearly 1,600 mass layoff announcements have affected more than 128,000 workers — but WARN filings suggest the labor market is cooling into a holding pattern

Frozen Pizzas Sold at Walmart Recalled. See the Impacted Flavors

and on May 3, 2026

The USDA expanded a dry-milk-powder salmonella recall to two Great Value frozen pizzas sold at Walmart, and regulators warn additional products may still be identified.

Is Tesla’s Pivot to Robotics Coming at the Cost of Its Car Business?

and on May 3, 2026

Tesla produced 50,000 more EVs than it sold in Q1 2026, and analysts warn that Elon Musk’s robotics bet may be leaving the core car business behind.

Who Qualifies for the Capital One Settlement? What to Know.

, and on May 3, 2026

If you held a Capital One 360 Savings account between 2019 and 2025, you may be owed money from a $425 million settlement — and no claim is needed.

Rent Now, Pay Later? The Housing Affordability Crisis Goes Fintech

and on May 3, 2026

Fintech companies are charging renters nearly $30 to borrow $600 for two weeks — costs consumer advocates say rival payday loans, with few federal guardrails to protect them.

Trump Made ‘Significant Effort’ to Avoid Spirit Airlines Shutdown

and on May 2, 2026

Transportation Secretary Duffy revealed Trump was ‘like a dog on a bone’ to save Spirit, but a $500 million bailout fell apart over creditor disputes.

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