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Spring Housing Market Stalls with Slowest March Sales Since 2009

and on May 4, 2026

Existing home sales hit a 16-year low in March as median prices climbed to a record $408,800, trapping buyers in what experts call a ‘double disadvantage.’

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.

How Borrowers Can Beat High Interest Rates While the Fed Waits

and on May 4, 2026

With the Fed frozen at 3.5%–3.75% all year, borrowers who shop smart can still snag car loans at 5.3% and mortgages below 6%.

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.

Hurricane Season Is Approaching. Who Needs Flood Insurance in Florida?

and on May 4, 2026

With a 74% chance a named storm will reach Florida’s coast this season, most homeowners don’t realize their standard policy won’t cover a dollar of flood damage.

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.

Are Texas McDonald’s Getting Rid of Self-Service Soda Machines? What to Know

and on May 4, 2026

McDonald’s is phasing out all self-serve soda fountains at its 13,827 U.S. locations by 2032 — and free refills aren’t disappearing, just who pours them.

Scammers Have Succeeded — in Making Us Screen Out Real Life

on May 4, 2026

Too anxious to answer? Millions of Americans feel the same way.

Social Security 2032: 5 Steps to Stress-Test Your Retirement for a Massive Benefit Cut

on May 4, 2026

The trust fund deadline just moved up a year. Here’s how to make sure a benefit cut doesn’t wreck your retirement.

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.

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.

Airlines Rush to Help Stranded Spirit Passengers with Rescue Fares

and on May 2, 2026

United, Delta, JetBlue, and others are capping fares as low as $99 one-way for travelers with a canceled Spirit ticket — but most deals expire within days.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Leaving Passengers Scrambling

and on May 2, 2026

Spirit’s confirmed shutdown strands ticketholders with frozen customer service, uncertain refunds, and miles that may vanish — here’s what the collapse means for your money.

Senior Caregivers Keep Working as Bills Rise and Support Falls Short

and on May 2, 2026

When an 83-year-old’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he couldn’t afford home care — so he kept working, because Social Security simply wasn’t enough.

Losing a Spouse Is Hard Enough, but US Tax Laws Add Salt to the Wound

and on May 2, 2026

A quirk in the tax code called the “widow’s penalty” can push a surviving spouse into a higher tax bracket — even on a smaller income.

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