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7 Reasons Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You a Six-Figure Retirement

on May 11, 2026

Skipping your employer’s 401(k) match is one of the most expensive “free money” mistakes Americans make. Here’s why.

Applebee’s Brings Back All You Can Eat Deal. What You Can Get for $16

and on May 11, 2026

Applebee’s is serving up unlimited boneless wings, riblets, or double crunch shrimp — all with endless fries — for $15.99, starting Monday.

What Is the Federal Gas Tax? How Much Is Gas Taxed in Philly

and on May 11, 2026

Pennsylvania drivers pay some of the highest gas taxes in the nation — nearly 58 cents a gallon at the state level — while the federal rate adds another 18 cents on top.

Texas Roadhouse Increases Menu Prices amid Inflation

and on May 11, 2026

Texas Roadhouse hiked prices 1.9% in early April even as first-quarter weekly sales topped $174,000 — and the chain has 22 more locations under construction.

Inside Nebraska Quarantine Unit Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers

and on May 11, 2026

The nation’s only federally funded quarantine facility is a 20-room complex in Omaha that can handle everything from basic monitoring to critical care.

Apple May Owe You up to $95 If You Have an iPhone. Here Are 5 Things to Know Before You File

on May 11, 2026

Apple’s paying $250 million over misleading AI ads. If you bought an iPhone in the right window, you may have cash coming.

7 Brutal Truths About Buying New Cars Instead of Used

on May 11, 2026

Buying new instead of used could quietly steal six figures from your retirement. Here’s the math.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments This Week on May 13

and on May 11, 2026

Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th get their May Social Security payment on Wednesday, May 13 — here’s the complete 2026 SSI schedule, too.

Echoes of Coronavirus? Not Really, but Forewarned Is Forearmed. Here’s What You Need to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak

on May 11, 2026

It’s not new, and it lacks the traits needed for a pandemic. There, does that make you feel better?

Chocolate Bar Salmonella Recall Expands to All Products

and on May 10, 2026

Spring & Mulberry has broadened its chocolate bar recall to cover all 12 flavors made with a contaminated date ingredient — here are the lot codes to check.

What If the Government Just Gave Every Baby a $1,000 ‘Trump Account’?

and on May 10, 2026

Two-thirds of newborns haven’t claimed their $1,000 federal head start — researchers say auto-enrollment could put that money in every eligible child’s hands automatically.

Warm Weather Boosts EV Range: How Drivers Can Maximize Performance

, , and on May 9, 2026

Consumer Reports found EV range jumps 25% in warm weather — here are six actionable tips to squeeze every mile out of your battery this summer.

Trader Joe’s Settlement Deadline Is Coming Up. How to Get Money

and on May 9, 2026

Eligible customers who shopped at Trader Joe’s during a four-month window in 2019 may be owed about $102.45 — but the claim deadline is June 9.

Sandwich Generation Needs to Budget for Kids and Parents. But How?

and on May 9, 2026

Nearly 75% of sandwich generation Americans have already cut their retirement goals to support family — here’s what financial planners say to do first.

Guess Which Half of America Holds 89% of the Wealth

and on May 9, 2026

Boomers alone control $90 trillion in assets — more than half of all U.S. wealth — while Americans under 45 share just 11%, a gap researchers say will take decades to close.

From Tesla to Kia, Used EV Prices Climb with Gas Prices since Iran War

, and on May 9, 2026

The Tesla Model X alone jumped over $6,000 since February, but analysts say one used EV model has dropped 18% — to around $27,600 — and stands out as a clear bargain right now.

California to Give Newborns Free Diapers. What It Means for Families

and on May 8, 2026

Diaper costs have jumped 45% in six years — so California is sending 400 free diapers home with every newborn starting this summer.

Papa John’s Offering Free Pizza to Former Spirit Airlines’ Flyers

and on May 8, 2026

Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown left thousands of travelers with canceled flights and worthless loyalty points — and Papa John’s is now offering a free large pizza to the first 250 affected members who can prove their status.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 144K Vehicles. See Affected Models

and on May 8, 2026

A software glitch can blank your speedometer and warning lights mid-drive — here’s how to check if your Mercedes is among the 144,049 vehicles affected.

What Are SNAP Work Requirements? SNAP Qualifiers in Philly

and on May 8, 2026

New federal rules expanded SNAP work requirements in 2025 — here’s the monthly income limit for your household size and exactly who must now log 20 hours a week to keep benefits.

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