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The Best Gas Price Savings and Rewards Apps to Battle High Fuel Costs
Three apps — GasBuddy, Gas Guru, and Upside — can save you up to 33 cents per gallon or put real cash back in your pocket every time you fill up.
Federal Judge Rules Against States’ SNAP Ban on Soda, Sugary Foods
A federal judge struck down Trump administration waivers letting five states ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy, ruling the USDA overstepped its legal authority.
New California Laws Go Into Effect on July 1. Here’s What to Know
Minimum wages rise in 11 California cities on July 1, some to over $20 an hour, as a dozen new laws take effect.
Foreign Brands Dominate 2026’s Most American-Made Cars List
Tesla leads again, but the real story is how foreign brands flooded the 2026 American-Made Index as the EV tax credit expired and Detroit’s lineup shrank to an all-time low.
Popular Plant-Based Foods Recalled for Possible Plastic Pieces
MorningStar Farms recalled two frozen products over plastic contamination — here’s which items are affected and how to get a refund.
9 Reasons Why Portugal Is so Hard for Retirees to Resist
This sunny, affordable and safe corner of the world just might check every item on your retire-overseas list.
7 Reasons You Should Rent (Not Own) a Home in Retirement
Here’s how renting can pay off quite nicely for some retirees.
US Citizenship Fees Could Rise 80% under New Trump Administration Plan
A new DHS proposal would raise naturalization application fees from $760 to $1,330 on paper — and eliminate some fee waivers for low-income applicants.
9 Factors That Affect the Size of Your Social Security Check
How much money will be in your Social Security retirement check — and how much can you keep?
Tourists in Europe Face Brutal Temperatures Under ‘Heat Dome’
The European ‘heat dome’ has already killed dozens, closed the Eiffel Tower early, and shattered temperature records that stood since 1947 — here’s what travelers need to know.
9 Tips for Keeping Your Grass Alive in Record Heat
The brutal heat can wreak havoc on a lawn. These tips will help you keep it green.
Supreme Court Lets Michigan Family Fight Foreclosure in Equity Theft Case
A Michigan family lost their $200,000 home over a $2,242 tax debt — and now the Supreme Court is giving them another shot at challenging the sale process.
The Best Internet Providers for Customer Satisfaction Across America
When it comes to customer service and reliability, how does your internet service provider stack up?
You’re Wrong, Mr. Musk: The World’s First Trillionaire Says America Will 1,000% Go Bankrupt. In Fact, It Can’t.
But the debt crisis is real, so what gives?
The 250-Year Story Behind America’s Love Affair With Lawns
From the Founding Fathers to the modern mowers, here’s the story of the American lawn.
The Average 401(k) Just Hit a Record $167,970. Here’s Where You Really Stand.
Vanguard’s average 401(k) just hit a record $167,970. The number it’s hiding is far scarier — and closer to home.
Netflix Just Made Account Sharing Less Awkward
Good news: The people you share your account with no longer have to call you at all hours to log in.
5 Reasons Your Phone Company Lets Loan Robocallers Ring You All Day
We can put a man on the moon. So why can’t we stop “Samantha from underwriting”?
Most Americans Couldn’t Pay a $400 Bill. Then Came a New Savings Account
Emergency savings accounts offered through employers are turning reluctant savers into retirement contributors — and 22 million Americans are now eligible for one.
Why Women May Bear the Brunt If Social Security Benefits Get Cut
Women already collect $438 less per month than men in Social Security — and looming 2032 benefit cuts could widen that gap for millions of older Americans
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