4 Things Drivers Should Check on Their Cars This Spring

One of these four checks takes just minutes but could spare you a towing fee — and a dead battery when the summer heat peaks.

Ford Recalls Nearly 1.4M Vehicles. See Affected Models

The transmission defect on 2015–2017 F-150s can trigger a sudden, unexpected downshift into second gear at speed — and Ford says letters warning affected owners won’t go out until April 27.

15 States With the Fattest Federal Income Tax Refunds

See how much Americans living in these states get back from the IRS on average.

Fewer Summer Flights Planned at This Major US Airport. What’s Happening?

Last summer, fewer than 60% of O’Hare arrivals and departures ran on time — so the FAA is capping daily operations at 2,708 flights from May 17 through October 24 to prevent a repeat.

Here’s How Much $5 Can Get You at Major Fast-Food Chains

From Wendy’s 99-cent Jr. Cheeseburger to Taco Bell’s $5 Classic Luxe Box with a burrito, taco, cinnamon twists, and a drink, here’s the exact breakdown of what your $5 will stretch to at seven chains right now.

Women Can’t Get Estrogen Patches. Here’s What the FDA Is Doing to Help.

The estrogen patch shortage that began in January is forcing some women to pay nine times more for alternative hormone therapy — and the FDA is not yet officially calling it a shortage.

7 Common Appliances That Are Quietly Jacking up Your Power Bill

Electricity rates jumped nearly 7% last year. Here are the appliances in your home making it far worse.

5 Gut-Punch Regrets New Retirees Say Are Keeping Them up at Night

Over half of recent retirees wish they’d done things differently. Here’s what’s haunting them, and how you can dodge the same traps.

The Rise of ‘No-Reply’ Emails and What It Means for Travelers

After a Canadian wildfire evacuation left one traveler chasing a refund through a wall of automated non-responses, a consumer advocate reveals three workarounds that actually get results.

First-Time Homebuyer? Here Are 10 Metros Where You Might Luck Out

Jacksonville tops Zillow’s April rankings — and in some of these markets, nearly two-thirds of for-sale listings fall within reach of a median-income buyer.

US Is Losing Global Tourists Even as Travel Booms Worldwide

International visitors spend up to eight times more per trip than domestic travelers — and the US just became the only major destination in the world actively losing them.

Hyundai Recalls over 94K Vehicles. See Affected Models

Fuel pipe fasteners on four Genesis models — including the G80, G90, and GV80 — may loosen over time and spark a fire, but recall notification letters won’t reach affected owners until June 8.

Kia Recalls over 141,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Model

The fuel pipe defect on 2022–2026 Kia Carnival minivans can leak near the fuel rail and ignite — and while dealers will fix it free of charge, recall notification letters won’t go out until June 2.

TSA Weighs Privatizing Some Airport Screening Functions to Avoid Delays

TSA officers missed nearly $1 billion in paychecks this fiscal year during the DHS shutdown — while private screeners at contracted airports never missed one, a key detail now driving the push to expand privatization.

Lower Ticket Prices? How the Live Nation Verdict Could Impact Fans

Experts say concerts are unlikely to get cheaper before 2029 — but pending legislation in California, New York, and the U.K. could soon make ticket scalping on StubHub and SeatGeek illegal.

This Social Media Scam Is the ‘Top Threat for the General Public,’ Experts Say

What some dismiss as a minor inconvenience has become the leading identity crime, with devastating financial and emotional consequences.

4 Ugly Truths About Your 2027 Social Security COLA — and What to Do Right Now

Inflation just surged. Your 2027 Social Security raise likely won’t. Here’s the math every retiree needs to see.

4 Health Issues That Precede 99% of Strokes and Heart Attacks

A study of millions of people reveals that cardiovascular events rarely happen without warning signs.

Reward Ripoff: I Have 4 Million Amex Points. 5 Moves I’m Making Before They Lose More Value

I spent decades building this hoard. Amex and the airlines are quietly shrinking it. Here’s my plan.

Why Internet Provider Mergers Are More Popular Than Ever

Find out what the recent upswing in internet provider mergers and acquisitions means for you.

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