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America’s 10 Best Thrift Store Chains — Ranked by an Expert

on October 27, 2026

Not all secondhand stores are created equal. According to a thrift shopping pro, these chains are doing things right.

Ask Stacy: Am I Saving Enough to Retire?

on October 27, 2026

It’s the question I’ve heard a thousand times. Here are five steps to find your personal answer in less than 30 minutes.

This Major Hotel Brand Is Getting a New Identity. What You Should Know

and on October 27, 2026

Best Western’s 4,000 hotels move under a WorldHotels umbrella, and existing loyalty members keep their points when two programs merge Jan. 5, 2027.

Adults 50 to 64 Struggle to Pay for Basics Far More Often Than Those 65 and Older. What’s Top of the List?

on October 27, 2026

One expense stands out for people in their 50s and early 60s, and asking for help with it costs nothing.

Gold Is $1,500 Off Its Record but Still Pays. Here’s the Math on the Old Jewelry in Your Drawer

on October 27, 2026

A 12-gram 14K chain holds about $915 in gold at today’s price. Here’s how to run the numbers on your own pieces before you take an offer.

FTC, 20 States Sue Dollar General for Allegedly Overcharging Shoppers

and on October 27, 2026

Shoppers at the register were charged more than the shelf price for years, and the complaint says the chain knew and didn’t fix it.

86% of Americans 50 and Older Don’t Feel Free to Spend Their Savings. What About the Rest?

on October 27, 2026

Even among people with $500,000 or more, most hold back. Those who felt freer to spend had a few things in common.

Hearing Aids Cost $500 or $3,400. Here’s How Not to Pick Wrong

on October 27, 2026

Over-the-counter devices knocked thousands off the price. Researchers say the savings come with a catch many buyers don’t see coming.

Jimmy John’s ‘Picklewich’ Meal With Plushies Now Available

and on October 27, 2026

The Triple Pickle meal includes one blind-bagged plushie, five characters to collect, and a sandwich that’s only around until Nov. 23.

6 Things You’re Paying for That You Can Get Free

on October 27, 2026

Whole industries are built on selling you things Washington already hands out. One of them could be on your card statement right now.

Deadline Approaching for CVS Class Action, How to Claim

and on October 27, 2026

Anyone who used CVS’s website or app before July 27 can claim up to $10, but the window closes Nov. 16.

A Housewife for Their Entire Marriage, Pat Looked Forward to Retirement. At 57, Don Announced He Wanted a Divorce to Marry a Younger Woman. Now What?

on October 27, 2026

A new beginning does not automatically mean a happy ending.

8 Tax ‘Hacks’ That Can End up Costing You More — and What Works Better

on October 27, 2026

While unconventional tax hacks gain popularity, the most powerful strategy to save money might be much simpler.

How to Use the ‘Five Flags’ Strategy for Building Your Ideal Overseas Life

on October 27, 2026

Consider your overseas options flag by flag to find what works for you.

7 Little-Known Perks of AAA Membership. How Many Are You Missing Out On?

on October 27, 2026

Your local auto club may have a lot more to offer than fixing flats and towing you to a mechanic.

Ranking the Most Reliable New Cars You Can Buy in 2026

and on October 27, 2026

Dependable cars can last upward of 250,000 miles, and one compact sedan beats even the Toyota Corolla on annual ownership cost, according to iSeeCars data.

Why Can’t Oil Companies Charge More to Foreign Countries and Less to Americans? Here Are 5 Reasons

on October 27, 2026

A reader asked why Americans don’t get a discount on our own oil. We actually tried it once. Guess what happened at the pump.

Insurer Travelers Says Winter Drives Up Car Claim Costs. 5 Coverage Checks Before the First Snow

on October 27, 2026

Sliding into a ditch and having a branch fall on the hood land under two different parts of the same policy. One of them may not be on yours.

That Bag of Frozen Berries May Be Healthier than You Think

and on October 27, 2026

A frozen bag often costs less and lasts for months, and dietitians say its nutrition rivals fresh, though added sugar is the catch.

Medical Bills Stress Americans amid Rising Inflation, Federal Cuts

and on October 27, 2026

Medicaid work rules and ACA subsidy expirations are squeezing household budgets, and one Pennsylvania caregiver’s premium jumped from $400 to $865 a month.

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