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Amazon Adds Fuel Surcharge for Sellers. But Will You Have to Pay More?

and on April 10, 2026

A 3.5% fee hitting Amazon sellers starting April 17 averages just $0.17 per unit — but experts warn the real price increases could creep up on shoppers quietly and without warning.

Got an Old Car Seat? Target Offers 20% Off

and on April 10, 2026

Starting April 19, Target will take any old car seat — expired, broken, or damaged — right off your hands and hand back a 20% discount on select baby gear through May 2.

17 Items You Should Always Buy in Bulk (and 8 That’ll Just Rot Before You Finish Them)

on April 10, 2026

Stocking up at Costco or Sam’s Club can save thousands — or throw your money straight into the trash. Know the difference.

New USDA Food Pyramid Could Add $1,000 to Your Grocery Bill

and on April 10, 2026

Only 2 in 5 Americans know the USDA updated its dietary guidelines — and for households that do switch, food economists say the annual grocery tab could jump by more than $1,000.

Beliefs against Borrowing With Interest Limits Options for Some Muslims

, and on April 10, 2026

With an estimated 25 to 45 Islamic financial institutions serving over 3 million Muslim Americans, finding a mortgage that aligns with the Quranic prohibition on interest remains a difficult — and spiritually fraught — search.

Your Passport May Still Be Valid, but You Could Be Denied Entry

and on April 10, 2026

Some countries will turn you away even with a perfectly valid U.S. passport — unless it has at least six months of remaining validity beyond your travel dates.

Financially Stretched Americans Forced to Cut This Beloved Pastime

and on April 10, 2026

The average American household spends $69 a month on streaming video subscriptions — and 40% have already started cutting back to cope with inflation.

These Adults-Only Carnival Cruises Are Exclusive. What to Know.

and on April 10, 2026

Carnival won’t publish prices or reveal how invitations are sent — but if you qualify for one of its 22 adults-only SEA sailings in 2026, an exclusive offer could land quietly in your inbox.

Is USPS Raising Prices for First-Class Stamps? Here’s What to Know

and on April 9, 2026

The Postmaster General had floated a hike as steep as 95 cents, making the proposed 82-cent price — up from 78 cents and effective July 12 — the more modest outcome.

Volkswagen Pulls the Plug on Its Lone US Electric SUV

and on April 9, 2026

The ID.4 was the only VW model with rising sales in 2025 — selling 22,373 units — yet the automaker is killing it anyway as a broad industry retreat from electric vehicles accelerates.

Looking for a New Car Under $40K? Check Out the 5 Most Affordable Brands

and on April 9, 2026

With the average new car price sitting at $49,275 in March, only five major brands kept their averages below $40,000 — and one of their cheapest models starts at just $20,550.

American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees as Airlines Face Rising Costs

and on April 9, 2026

All five major U.S. airlines have now raised bag fees this spring, with American’s third-bag charge jumping $50 to $200 — and basic economy fliers face even steeper changes starting May 18.

USPS Temporarily Stops Pension Payments amid Cash ‘Crisis’

and on April 9, 2026

The agency is halting $200 million in biweekly retirement contributions — freeing $2.5 billion in cash — while insisting current and future retirees won’t feel an immediate impact.

5 Retirement Mistakes That Are Quietly Draining Six-Figure Portfolios

on April 23, 2026

The mistakes that cost the most in retirement are made in the five years before it starts. Here are the five I see most often — and exactly how to fix them.

1.7 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled. Here’s Why.

and on April 9, 2026

The CPSC says loose attachments on two popular models have already burned 161 people — check the model number on the bottom of yours before using it again.

More than 100 Southwest Employees to Be Impacted as O’Hare Service Ends

and on April 9, 2026

Southwest filed a WARN notice covering 107 Chicago-area workers — giving them at least 60 days’ notice and the chance to bid on open positions across the airline’s network.

Amazon to Sell New Weight-Loss Pill Foundayo via Kiosks, Home Delivery

and on April 9, 2026

If your insurance covers GLP-1 drugs, Lilly’s new oral weight-loss pill could cost as little as $25 a month through Amazon Pharmacy — here’s how the pricing tiers break down.

The 10 Best Countries in the World to Live and Work in After College (U.S. Isn’t No. 1)

on April 9, 2026

A global index ranks top places around the globe where a degree pays off most.

6 Brutal Reasons to Stay Far Away From Kalshi, Polymarket and Other Prediction Markets

on April 9, 2026

Retail traders are bleeding cash on these booming betting sites — and the data reveals exactly who’s cashing in.

12 Affordable Places to Retire That Crush Florida (and Cost Way Less)

on April 9, 2026

Florida’s costs are out of control. Here are retirement havens that won’t drain your savings.

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