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10 Questions a Bad Financial Advisor Hopes You Never Ask

on October 14, 2026

If your advisor doesn’t welcome these questions, walk away.

15 Flight Routes in America With the Worst Ticket Price Spikes

on October 14, 2026

These flight routes have seen the biggest rate increases in the last year.

Aldi Thanksgiving Meal Deal Gets Cheaper. What You Get for under $39

and on October 14, 2026

Aldi’s 2026 bundle feeds ten for about $4 a person, with a 16-pound turkey and most of the fixings, and it runs through Nov. 25.

Cross This Medicare Income Line by $1 and Part B Costs About $974 More a Year. A Gift From Your IRA May Help

on October 14, 2026

The IRS gives donors 70½ and older a route that sits outside the income math Medicare uses. It comes with a tradeoff.

The Average 50-Something Is Now Worth $1.5 Million

and on October 14, 2026

Median net worth for 50-somethings slid to $271,200 even as the average climbed, a split that shows how most households in this age group are really doing.

8 Things Quickly Disappearing From Thrift Stores

on October 14, 2026

Some secondhand items are getting harder and harder to find. Our thrift shopping expert shares what’s vanishing from sales floors.

I Tried the Unhealthiest Groceries at Dollar Tree. Here’s Why I’d Skip These 7 Items

on October 14, 2026

I set out to find the unhealthiest foods to avoid at Dollar Tree. These top the list.

Flu Season Is Arriving Months Early. Here’s Where It’s Spreading

and on October 13, 2026

Flu is rising in all 50 states, and 60% of wastewater samples tested positive for influenza A this October, up from 20% last year.

9 of the Best Seasonal Essentials to Grab at Costco This Autumn

on October 13, 2026

No tricks, just treats at the popular wholesale club this time of year.

Got an IRS Denial Letter for COVID Tax Refund? Don’t Give Up Just Yet

and on October 13, 2026

A pending court case could still recover penalties for millions, but the IRS letter you received may start a two-year clock to sue.

14 State Park Systems That Offer Senior Discounts

on October 13, 2026

You don’t necessarily have to go far or spend much to enjoy the finest of the outdoors.

Bought Dr. Squatch Products? You May Qualify in $9 Million Settlement

and on October 13, 2026

Customers who bought the soap, body wash, or shampoo between 2018 and 2026 can file a claim by Nov. 27, though payout amounts remain unknown.

Young Men Were Sextorted. The Firm That Claimed to Help Was Shut Down

, and on October 13, 2026

The FTC says Digital Forensics charged victims $1,499 to $20,000 for takedown services it often never delivered, then posted fake reviews.

Why Health Insurance Premiums Are Rising — and What You Can Do About It

on October 13, 2026

Health care premiums are on the rise this year. Find out what your options are now.

Most Americans Get These 3 Longevity Questions Wrong. Their Retirement Accounts Are Paying for It.

on October 13, 2026

If you fail this quiz, you might be underfunding your retirement.

6 Reasons to Think Twice Before Buying a Hypoallergenic Dog

on October 13, 2026

Don’t believe the hype. Your allergies won’t thank you.

15 of the Biggest Product Flops in American History (How Many Do You Remember?)

on October 13, 2026

How many of these spectacular failures do you recall?

6 Reasons Americans Are Losing Faith in Retirement — and the 1 Fix That Actually Works

on October 13, 2026

Retirement confidence just hit its lowest point in years. Here’s what’s driving the fear — and one move to fight back.

FTC to Refund Money to 2.1 Million Cleo AI Customers After Lawsuit

and on October 13, 2026

The FTC is sending payments directly to eligible Cleo customers, with no claim form required, but the amount per person is still unconfirmed.

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Wealth Has Flowed to People Who Own Investments, Not Workers. 5 Ways to Own a Bigger Share

on October 13, 2026

Getting on the right side of the gap takes less than you might think.

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