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Memorial Day Weekend Will Be More Expensive. Are There Ways to Save?
Gas hit $4.56 a gallon, ground beef jumped to $6.90 a pound, and hotel costs rose 4.6% — this Memorial Day weekend costs more no matter how you celebrate.
What Is Surveillance Pricing and Why Should Shoppers Care?
Stores may already be using your browsing history and location data to charge you more than your neighbor for the exact same product.
Could Atlanta Airport Go to Private TSA? City Council Approves Study
After the government shutdown left TSA officers unpaid for weeks and caused hours-long lines, Atlanta’s city council voted 11-1 to study privatizing airport security to cut costs.
Trump Calls Gas Price Surge ‘Peanuts,’ Urges Patience at Pump
Gas now averages $4.55 a gallon — up from $2.98 in February — yet Trump says the financial pain is ‘peanuts’ compared to his concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Should You Rent a Car for Your Summer Trip? There Are Pros and Cons
With gas averaging $4.55 a gallon and new car prices topping $49,000, renting for your road trip could save real money — if you know the tradeoffs.
Dodd-Frank Was Meant to Keep the Financial System Safe. Did It?
Barney Frank, who died this week, co-authored the landmark financial reform law — but insiders say industry lobbyists and the Trump administration have gutted much of it.
Why Some US-Bound Travelers Are Being Funneled Through Dulles
A new DHS rule requires anyone traveling from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan to land at Washington Dulles for Ebola health screening — including American citizens returning home.
These Cities Cut Household Debt the Most, WalletHub Finds
Seven of the top 10 debt-shedding cities in Q1 2026 are in California — and the leader, Santa Clarita, cut household debt by nearly $9,300 per resident.
I’ve Been a CPA for 45 Years: The IRS Just Did Something for Trump It’s Never Done for Anyone.
The IRS just permanently barred itself from auditing one taxpayer’s past returns. After 45 years as a CPA, I’m stunned. I guess there are people above the law.
EV Road Trips: What Drivers Need to Know Before Memorial Day Weekend
Heat can sap your EV’s range and slow charging sessions — but a simple pre-trip checklist can help you avoid getting stranded over Memorial Day weekend.
Most Memorial Day Sales Are Fake — 6 Ways to Avoid Getting Conned This Weekend
A six-month investigation tracked 25 major retailers and found most sales are pure fiction. Here’s how to spot real deals.
Social Security COLA 2027 Forecast Rises to 3.9% in May
The latest 3.9% forecast would add roughly $81 a month to average Social Security checks, but seniors say rising costs are already eating up the expected gains.
Gas Could Hit $4.80 a Gallon, Squeezing Summer Travel Plans, Analyst Predicts
GasBuddy’s top analyst warns that escalating Iran tensions and tight global oil supplies could push the national average past $4.80 a gallon this summer — topping 2022’s record high of $4.43.
I Tested a Service That Fights Your Property Tax Bill — Here’s What Happened
A 2026 survey found 74% of homeowners have never appealed their property taxes. I tried Ownwell myself to find out if it’s worth it. Here’s exactly what happened.
Hamburger Approaching $7 a Pound: 5 Ways to Beat the High Cost of Beef
The era of cheap beef is officially over. Here are battle-tested ways to keep it on your dinner table.
7 Vacation Money Tricks the Travel Industry Hopes You Never Discover
Flight attendants, hotel clerks, and rental agents watch tourists overpay every day. Steal their playbook before your next trip.
Laughed at in the 2000s: 6 Investments That Made a Few Americans Filthy Rich
The rest of us are kicking ourselves.
Your HSA May Be a Ticking Tax Bomb for Certain Heirs. How to Defuse It
A fully funded HSA can slam a non-spouse heir with the entire balance as taxable income in a single year — but a few strategic moves before death can prevent the hit.
Travelers from This US Airport Can Soon Go Through a Remote TSA
Boston Logan’s new $9 pilot program lets Metro West travelers clear TSA security in Framingham, then board a direct bus to the gate — no airport security line required.
Public EV Chargers May Be Harder to Find if Funds Are Cut by Congress
Congress is poised to end the $5 billion NEVI charger program — just as EV sales slip and 20% of prospective buyers cite unreliable charging networks as their top concern.
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