Americans Spend Money to Find Joy. Then Comes the Guilt

A survey found 13% of consumers take on card debt for happy purchases, while boomers spend an average of $298 a month on joy.

Shopping Malls Are Charging for Prime Parking. It’s Not Going Well

Premium spaces at 23 malls can cost up to $10.45 a day, while backlash has already forced some operators to reverse course.

Invisalign vs. Braces: Why One Might Be Better for You

Clear aligners require about 22 hours of daily wear, while treatment needs, metal sensitivities and insurance coverage can shape the better choice.

Average FICO Score Steady, but Don’t Be Fooled: Americans Are Pinched

A $2,563 monthly payment and $7,793 average card balance show why a stable credit score may hide growing pressure on household budgets

Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to End Trump Administration DEI Probe

The settlement follows a $17 million IBM deal and could raise compliance concerns for other companies with federal contracts.

Hertz Includes a 100K-Mile Warranty on Certified Used Cars. What to Know

The coverage applies only to newer former rentals under 75,000 miles, with a $100 deductible for each covered repair visit

The Semester Has Started. Can You Still Take Out Student Loans?

A late tuition bill does not automatically close the door on federal or private aid, but school deadlines can move faster than loan processing.

Prepare to Be Disappointed by the Value of These 8 Inherited Items, Professional Reseller Warns

Although they may carry a lot of emotional value, these items have little market value.

8 Things You Should Not Be Putting in the Mail

Some of these no-no’s are no-brainers, but others might surprise you.

8 Genius Moves to Make When the Price of Everything Is Going Up

It feels like the price of everything goes up every time you leave the house. But before you start slashing your budget, here are a few clever, under-the-radar moves you can make today to put hundreds of dollars back in your pocket.

‘Pitting Farmer’ Against ‘Consumer,’ GA Cattleman Says of Beef Imports

A proposed 25% discount on imported ground beef could lower grocery bills, but ranchers warn it may cut U.S. cattle prices.

These Midsize Cars Have the Most Legroom for 2026

Rear-seat space ranges from 34.8 to 40.8 inches, while starting prices stay below $30,000 on four sedans aimed at families and commuters.

Piggly Wiggly Closures Reported in Multiple States: See Where

Independent operators have closed or rebranded stores in several states, while the grocery chain still has locations across 17 states

10 Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2026 Are Dominated by Subaru

The average full-coverage premium for a new vehicle is $2,879, but these models cost substantially less to insure each year

What Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Mean for Pittsburgh as School Starts

Pennsylvania reported 393 measles cases this year, including 86 in one week, while officials urged exposed residents to watch for symptoms and seek care

The 25 Cheapest Places to Live in America in 2026

Forget the coasts and move to these affordable locales instead.

Dunkin’ Is Giving Away 1 Million Free Drinks Today: Get the Code

The one-day offer starts at noon Eastern, and the promo covers espresso drinks including the returning Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte

Two Dead in Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak, First in U.S. in 2026

Nearly 20% of people who contract measles are hospitalized, while two vaccine doses are 97% effective at preventing the disease

Here’s When the Social Security COLA Update Is Expected to Be Released

A 3.4% estimate would top this year’s increase, but Medicare Part D costs may absorb much of the extra money in 2027

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