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If You Live in Florida, Illinois, Texas or Washington, Your Financial Plan May Need Local Expertise

on July 13, 2026

These four states are good examples of how location impacts money planning.

26 Tips to Spend Less When Dining Out

and on June 29, 2026

Dig into these fresh ideas for saving when you just don’t feel like cooking.

6 Gyms Across America With Cheap Memberships (and What They Offer)

and on June 29, 2026

You’ll spend less than $10 a month at some of these gyms.

7 Meats to Skip at Costco (and Where to Get Them Cheaper)

on June 29, 2026

Costco’s a bulk paradise. But these meat-case “bargains” are costing you more than you think.

Time’s Running Out for Americans to Claim a Possible COVID Tax Refund

and on June 27, 2026

A federal court ruling could entitle millions to a refund on IRS late fees charged during the COVID-19 pandemic — but only if they file by July 10.

I Tried Empower. Here’s What This Budgeting App Can — and Can’t — Do

on June 27, 2026

Empower’s free personal finance app offers strong retirement planning tools, but its basic budgeting features and 2.8-star Android rating may disappoint power users.

5 Sneaky Ways Your Grocery Store Tricks You Into Overspending

on June 26, 2026

Your neighborhood supermarket is designed to empty your wallet before you even reach the checkout line.

Are HVAC Maintenance Plans Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Breakdown of Annual Service Contracts

and on June 26, 2026

A single HVAC tune-up can cost up to $250 on its own — but an annual maintenance plan bundles two visits, priority service, and up to 20% off emergency repairs for as little as $100 a year.

13 of the Best Deals From the Final Hours of Amazon’s Prime Day Sale

on June 26, 2026

These are our hand-picked highlights from Amazon’s annual sale for Prime members.

11 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Food While Traveling

on June 26, 2026

Slash your spending on food while on the road with a little bit of planning.

Red, White and Blue-Themed Foods, Deals for America’s 250th, July 4

, and on June 26, 2026

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts on July 4 to customers in patriotic colors, and dozens of other chains are offering $2.50 menus and BOGO deals.

How to Buy the Right Sun Shade and Keep Your Car Cool

and on June 26, 2026

A sunshade that doesn’t cover your full windshield — or is flipped the wrong way — can still leave your steering wheel scorching hot, but the right pick fixes that.

Democrats Blame Extreme Weather for Rising Home Insurance Costs. Republicans See It Differently

on June 26, 2026

Your politics won’t protect you from higher premiums and lower coverage.

A JPMorgan Analyst Says Your Prime Membership Is Worth 10X What You Pay — Here’s the Truth

on June 26, 2026

Wall Street says your $139 Prime membership is secretly worth $1,440. Here’s why that number isn’t what it looks like.

Don’t Let Anyone Talk You Out of Stashing the First $50. That $500 Will Be the Easiest $5,000 You Ever Saved

on June 26, 2026

It is worth planting the little acorn. It may provide the shelter you need on a rainy day.

11 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Buying Expensive Insurance

on June 25, 2026

You need to plan sooner than later for long-term care costs can be

How to Time Your Purchases to Save Money Every Single Month

and on June 25, 2026

Here’s how to maximize your spending throughout the year.

Bed Bath & Beyond Opens 2 Texas Stores in a New Format. Here’s Where

and on June 25, 2026

The home retailer’s comeback is picking up speed, with 22 new combined Bed Bath & Beyond + Container Store locations planned nationwide, including two in Texas.

6 Ways to Beat a $500 Hotel ‘Smoking Fee’ You Didn’t Earn

on June 25, 2026

You don’t smoke. The machine says you did. Now there’s a $566 charge, and the manager won’t budge.

You Have 12 Months to Fix This $150,000 Social Security Mistake

on June 25, 2026

Most couples pick a claiming date on emotion, not math — and the wrong call can cost $150,000, much of it out of your spouse’s survivor check. Here’s the framework I use after 45 years as a CPA.

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