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Some People Are Just Good With Money, While Others Are Broke No Matter How Much They Earn. Why Is That?

on October 15, 2026

Hint: It has nothing to do with your paycheck.

Sam’s Club Reveals Thanksgiving Dinner Package. See What’s Included

and on October 15, 2026

Sam’s Club says its full Thanksgiving meal for 16 costs about $160, roughly $10 a head, and orders open Oct. 28 on its website.

5 Ways to Stop Your Phone From Eating Your Life

on October 15, 2026

A billionaire is getting paid for hours you’ll never get back. Here’s how I keep my phone working for me.

Are You Paying More Than Other Shoppers? How to Protect Your Wallet

and on October 15, 2026

Personal data could let retailers tailor prices to you, and a few simple checks can show whether you’re paying more than the next shopper.

Your Medicare Choices Are Shrinking Again. 5 Moves to Make Before Dec. 7

on October 15, 2026

Washington says your Medicare choices look fine, but the typical beneficiary’s menu says otherwise.

Delta’s CEO Calls Air Travel ‘One of the Best Values in the Consumer Economy.’ 5 Ways to Make Your Holiday Ticket One

on October 15, 2026

Fares have climbed far faster than overall prices. What you can undo after you book may matter as much as what you pay.

Carnival Moves to Dynamic Pricing for Drink, Wi-Fi Packages

and on October 14, 2026

Current Wi-Fi plans start at $20.40 a day, but Carnival hasn’t said how high its new variable prices could climb.

Last Chance to Claim Cash in a Settlement if You Used This App

and on October 14, 2026

California claimants would get double the payout of others in this $59.5 million deal over health data shared with Google and Meta.

How Much Should You Tip? A Guide for Restaurants, Delivery and More

and on October 14, 2026

With tablets prompting tips at every checkout, here’s what tipping etiquette experts say you actually owe — and which situations let you skip the tip entirely.

7 Unexpected Things to Love About Tulum, Mexico (It’s Not Just a Party Town)

on October 14, 2026

Discover a surprisingly tranquil side to the bustling Mexican beach town.

Your 2027 Social Security Raise Is Getting Bigger — 4 Things You Need to Know

on October 14, 2026

Your Social Security check is about to grow. Before you celebrate, here’s who’s already lining up to take a cut.

Toyota Recalls Over 30,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Model

and on October 14, 2026

The recalled plug-in hybrid can lose power at highway speeds, but Toyota dealers will fix the software for free and owners can check their VIN now.

Social Security Will Get a Bigger Bump in 2027. Here’s What It Means for Benefits

on October 14, 2026

Technically, this is good news. At the same time, don’t get your hopes up.

Americans 75 and Older Are Now the Wealthiest Age Group. Their Biggest Gain Has a Yearly Tax Deadline

on October 14, 2026

The accounts that made them richest come with strict rules around withdrawals.

6 Ways to Get Help With Medicare Expenses

on October 14, 2026

Do you qualify for any of these plans or programs that help pay for Medicare costs?

Will AT&T Settlement Payout Be Sent Soon? How Much Money?

and on October 14, 2026

Missed the claim deadline? You’re out of luck, but people who filed could see checks within 60 days, unless appeals delay them.

6 Ways the Government Just Made Flying More Stressful

on October 14, 2026

One change starts next week. Another rewrites what canceled means. Here’s who ends up paying when your flight falls apart.

A Few Hours Online Could Lower Your Car Insurance Bill. Is It Worth It?

on October 14, 2026

New York and Pennsylvania both put a number on the reduction. Keeping it takes a refresher course every three years.

Nearly 72M Social Security Recipients to Get 3.6% COLA Raise in 2027

and on October 14, 2026

Medicare Part B takes its cut before the check arrives, so the average retiree’s real raise could shrink to roughly $64 to $68 a month.

7 Retirement Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds of Thousands

on October 14, 2026

The amount you could be missing out on may shock you.

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