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Amazon Set Its October Sale for Oct. 6-7 — and Built a Button That Shops While You Sleep. Set These 5 Rules First

on September 15, 2026

Amazon’s new Auto-Buy will spend your money without asking twice. Here’s what to decide well before it starts.

One Medicare Advantage Plan Just Dropped a Cancer Hospital With 4 Weeks’ Notice. What to Do If This Happens to You

on September 15, 2026

Your Medicare plan can drop your doctor or hospital midyear. If that happens to you, do this.

Washington Killed ‘Click to Cancel,’ But States Are Riding to the Rescue

on September 8, 2026

The feds scrapped the rule that would’ve set you free. Find out if your state is showing up to help.

If You’re Buying a House Soon, One Line in Your Agent’s Contract Could Cost You $13,000

on August 31, 2026

Here’s the clause in the contract to check before you sign — or even tour a home.

Bill Gates Says AI Will Kill Jobs. If You’re Retired, Here Are 6 Things That Are Scarier.

on August 28, 2026

Everyone read Gates’ warning as a jobs story. Retirees don’t have jobs, but they have these reasons to worry.

Paying a Bill Online? The Top Google Result Might Be a Fake — With Hidden Fees

on August 27, 2026

You searched for your utility’s payment page. The site that popped up first wasn’t theirs — and the fees weren’t optional.

Cheaper First Class Sounds Great. Here’s the Catch Airlines Aren’t Advertising

on August 17, 2026

Airlines are dangling “cheap” first-class fares. But is it what you actually want and does it work in your favor?

The FTC Is Mailing $23.8 Million in Grubhub Refunds: 6 Things to Do Before Your Check Expires

on August 13, 2026

Grubhub deceived diners and drivers. Now 640,000 people are getting checks — and the clock is already ticking.

I’ve Been a CPA Since 1981. Here Are 5 Money ‘Mind Hacks’ That Actually Work

on August 12, 2026

Half the “money mindset” advice online is nonsense. After 40-plus years as a CPA, I’ve found these really work.

Home Depot Is Accused of Selling Your Data. Here Are 5 Sneaky Ways Stores Cash in on You.

on August 6, 2026

A new lawsuit says Home Depot sold shoppers’ personal data. It’s not alone — and you’re the product.

Airlines Blame Fuel for Sky-High Fares. The Real Reason Is Worse — 6 Ways to Beat It

on August 3, 2026

Oil’s crashing again — so why won’t your ticket get cheaper? The answer isn’t fuel. It’s something the airlines won’t say.

The 5 Best Home Internet Services Across America From Fiber to 5G

on July 28, 2026

Compare the best home internet providers to find fast, reliable and affordable coverage.

Your Gas Bill Is Up $1.10 a Gallon. Here’s How Much That Steals From You Each Year.

on July 27, 2026

The war premium buried in every gallon adds up faster than you think. Here’s your number — and seven fixes.

7 Unappetizing Ways Food Delivery Apps Overcharge You — and How to Fight Back

on July 7, 2026

That 40% off vanishes by checkout. Sixteen attorneys general just told the FTC exactly how the apps do it.

Are Prediction Markets Faking Their Winners? One Just Got Caught

on June 24, 2026

A Wall Street Journal probe found those viral Polymarket “winners” weren’t winning anything — the bets were staged.

6 Ways the Iran War Permanently Changed the Global Economy — and Your Wallet

on June 17, 2026

The shooting may stop. These changes to your money won’t reverse — and most people don’t see them coming.

7 Brutal Truths About Buying New Cars Instead of Used

on May 11, 2026

Buying new instead of used could quietly steal six figures from your retirement. Here’s the math.

9 Sneaky Surcharges Draining Your Wallet — Including the One That Just Spiked

on April 16, 2026

These hidden fees are everywhere now — on your dinner check, your flight, your hotel bill. Here’s how to fight back.

11 Money-Saving Tips Every Amazon Shopper Needs to Know

on March 31, 2026

You could be leaving money on the table every time you click “Buy Now.” Stop overpaying with these hidden tricks.

How to Stretch 24 Vacation Days Into 55 Days Off This Year

on January 21, 2026

You don’t need more PTO to take longer breaks. Here is the exact calendar math to maximize your leisure time in 2026.

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