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Amex’s CEO Says AI Could Help Cardholders Game Rewards. 5 Ways to Tell If Your Card Is Worth Its Fee

on November 2, 2026

A premium card can list thousands in perks. What it actually returns depends on use-it-or-lose-it credits that reset every month or quarter.

The IRS Built a Program to Fix IRA Mistakes, but at What Cost? Starts May 1, 2027

on November 2, 2026

Four kinds of IRA errors qualify. Most of them depend on who made the mistake.

Voters Live Longer, Study Finds. The Reason Isn’t the Ballot.

on November 2, 2026

Older voters were 45% less likely to die within five years. Even the researchers doubt the ballot did it.

Do I Get a Navy Federal Credit Union Settlement Check? What to Know

and on November 2, 2026

Eligible Navy Federal members can collect $250 from a proposed settlement, and their disputed loans could be canceled before the Nov. 29 deadline.

Aldi Is Giving Away $10,000 in Groceries. How to Enter

and on November 2, 2026

Entries open Nov. 9 and no purchase is necessary, but eight Western states are excluded, so check eligibility before you start decorating.

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Costco Travel

on November 2, 2026

You can plan a memorable getaway with the same company that sells hot dogs and rotisserie chickens.

10 Strategies for Sticking to a Budget That Actually Work

on November 2, 2026

If your budget feels like a punishment, here are smarter ways to plan it.

4 Ways Keeping Balanced Funds in Retirement Can Cost You

on November 2, 2026

Discover why balanced funds can restrict you when it’s time to withdraw your nest-egg savings.

Types of Windows: A Complete Guide to Styles, Costs and Best Uses

and on November 2, 2026

Window replacement runs from $140 for a basic single-hung to over $7,000 for bay windows — and the style you pick can affect energy bills for decades.

Toddler Snack Bars Recalled for Choking Risk. See Affected Products

and on November 2, 2026

Parents who bought Tractor Wheels bars at Walmart, Target or Costco should throw them out and can get a full refund at the store.

Want Thanksgiving Guests to Help? Butterball Has a Fix

and on November 2, 2026

Butterball’s free turkey-shaped gadget chimes and vibrates to pass chores to guests, and it doubles as a kitchen timer after the holiday.

Get National Sandwich Day Deals at Subway, Jersey Mike’s, More

and on November 2, 2026

Jimmy John’s, Potbelly and Firehouse offer BOGO and free-sub deals on Nov. 3, but several require a rewards account or a minimum order.

The CEO Behind Del Webb Says Rising Rates Have ‘Stretched Affordability.’ Why Older Homebuyers May Have the Upper Hand

on November 2, 2026

Builders are paying closing costs to keep sales moving, and a bigger down payment raises how much help a buyer can ask for.

Martha Stewart, 85, Says There’s No Such Thing As Work-Life Balance. 7 Money Rules That Change When You Work Past 65

on November 2, 2026

Keep working after 65, and the rules on your Social Security, health savings account and 401(k) shift. Not every change is in your favor.

The Register Rang up the Wrong Price. Here’s How to Get It Back — Plus a Bonus

on November 2, 2026

The shelf tag is a promise. Regulators say one giant chain broke it for years. Catching it takes about two minutes.

12 of the Best Places to Retire in Texas

on November 2, 2026

The Lone Star State offers vibrant metros, beachside cities, rolling hills, desert landscapes and a low cost of living.

Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Can Last for Days — Unless You Make Any of These 6 Mistakes

on November 2, 2026

The turkey’s done and everyone’s stuffed. Then comes the part of Thanksgiving that plenty of families get wrong.

Those Political Ads You’re Ignoring Cost $11.6 Billion. You Won’t Believe How Effective They Are

on November 1, 2026

A record pile of campaign cash went to ads most voters tune out. What it could have bought instead is hard to swallow.

What Is the Big Deal About Dragon Fruit?

and on November 1, 2026

Dietitians say dragon fruit is “not magic,” but its fiber, vitamin C and low glycemic index give it real perks, with one caveat for your gut.

Why Your Medicare Drug Plan Costs Will Be Higher in 2027

and on November 1, 2026

Average Part D premiums are climbing from $34 to $51 a month, but shopping during open enrollment, which ends Dec. 7, could lower your bill.

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