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Summer Car-Buying Guide: 3 Tips to Get the Vehicle You Want at the Best Price
Memorial Day weekend is the first major car-buying holiday of the summer season, and you’re bound to see an ad or two encouraging you to shop a hot sale. But are the "deals" genuinely good deals? While automakers sometimes improve their financing offers for Memorial Day, the reality is that holiday car shopping events are mainly marketing more than anything else.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Natural Disaster
Last year, American homes and businesses suffered more than $90 billion in damages from natural disasters. Twenty-eight of these weather events — including Hurricane Idalia in Florida and a catastrophic wildfire in Hawaii — racked up losses exceeding $1 billion, the highest annual tally of billion-dollar disasters ever recorded. And that record may not last long.
DOJ Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster to Break up 'Monopolistic Control' of Ticket Prices
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Live Nation on Thursday over alleged antitrust violations, arguing the Ticketmaster parent company has become a monopoly at the expense of everyday consumers. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, doesn't mince words,...
Only 1 in 5 People Think College Is Worth the Money if You Need Student Loans
Is college worth the money? Fewer Americans are weighing in with a definitive yes in this never-ending debate, as college costs remain expensive and people without degrees earn higher incomes. According to a new Pew Research Center poll, only 22% of Americans believe that college is worth the cost if...
Will the IRS's Free Direct File Option Be Back Again in 2025?
Some lawmakers and taxpayers are hailing the IRS’s pilot test for a free, government-run tax-filing tool as a major success, but the future of the program hangs in the balance. During the 2024 tax filing season, the IRS says more than 140,000 Americans successfully filed their federal taxes for...
What to Do if the Carbon Monoxide Detector is Beeping
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas or liquid that’s often called the “silent killer” because it’s colorless, odorless and tasteless. This means that poisoning can go undetected until it’s too late. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 400 people die of CO poisoning each year. This is why many states require that homes and commercial spaces have carbon monoxide detectors installed.
Here's Why Crypto Prices Are Jumping This Week — and What's Next
Crypto prices are once again on the rise, and this time it's based on increased investor access to ethereum rather bitcoin. From Monday to Tuesday, bitcoin (BTC) prices rose 7.8%, with ethereum (ETH) gaining 19.24%. The principal driver of these increases is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's pending approval of spot ETH exchange-traded funds. These ETFs would track the spot (or current price) of ETH, providing investors with an alternative means of gaining exposure to the second largest digital asset by market cap.
Over Half of Americans Think the U.S. Is in a Recession (It's Not)
Good news! It appears our famously divided nation may be finally agreeing on something: In a new poll, a majority of Americans say they think the United States is currently in a recession. The only problem? It's, um, not. The survey results, published Wednesday by The Guardian, indicate that folks...
Airfare Is Cheaper This Summer. Here's How to Save on Your Next Trip
Taking a flight this summer will likely be less expensive than last year, especially for domestic travel. Flight prices in the U.S. for Memorial Day weekend are 9.5% lower compared to a year ago, according to a new report from Hopper. The average domestic airfare is $260, down from $287 a year ago.
Travel Rewards Are Now an ‘Essential’ Part of Americans’ Vacation Budgets
It's no secret that people love travel rewards programs. But now, we know exactly how much. According to survey results released Monday by banking giant Barclays, 37% of travelers enrolled in loyalty programs see them as a crucial part of their vacation budget. Another 76% said they'd have to "significantly" change their travel habits without these benefits, and 4% said they wouldn't be able to afford to travel, period.
Target Is the Latest Store to Go on a Price-Slashing Spree
Target is the latest major retailer to announce broad price reductions as stubborn inflation continues to weigh on the budgets of everyday Americans. The box-store behemoth said Monday that it has already slashed prices on 1,500 popular products, including many grocery staples, with “thousands more price cuts” planned for the summer. In total, about 5,000 products will be discounted once the plan is in full effect.
Why Eating at Restaurants Is So Expensive Right Now
If it feels like restaurant bills are getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it: The cost of dining out is on the rise even as grocery prices decline. The latest inflation data shows that prices for food away from home increased by 0.3% from March to April, while food-at-home prices declined by 0.2%. Compared to a year ago, the restaurant index is up 4.1%.
Meme Stock Flop: GameStop Investors Lost Over $13 Billion Last Week
If you missed out on last week's meme stock rally, consider yourself lucky. The second iteration of GameStop mania ended as abruptly as it arrived, leaving retail investors on the hook with exceptional losses and erasing any hopes of repeating 2021's "moonshot." Last week's well-publicized return of Keith Gill, a.k.a....
How Motion Sensors Work
Motion sensors, along with cameras and lighting systems, have become one of the most recognizable parts of the best home security systems. They are also used for a variety of everyday purposes outside of home security. However, you may have wondered how motion sensors work from a mechanical perspective. Read...
How Does ADT Work?
ADT is a residential and business security service offered by ADT Inc., a well-known company in the home security industry with a long history and strong reputation. ADT features a range of products and services designed to protect properties from various threats, including burglaries, fires, carbon monoxide leaks and medical emergencies. For these reasons, it is one of the best home security systems you can find. But how exactly does ADT work?
How to Put Out a Fire
Learning how to put out a fire is not only a useful skill, but also a life-saving one. By knowing the basics, individuals can protect themselves and loved ones from the devastating effects of fires. The best thing to do when there’s a fire in your home is to evacuate...
Pet-Safe Homes 101: Essential Security Features Every Pet Parent Needs to Know
Pets aren't just animals; they're beloved members of the family, and there are certain safety considerations to keep in mind when we bring a four-legged friend home. Read on for a list of essential security features to implement in your household so that your pet can thrive and explore its new environment risk-free.
The Average Tuition Discount at Private Colleges Hits 52%, a Record High
The typical private college student is now paying less than half the full price of tuition and fees as discounting hits a record high. The average tuition discount rate at private colleges was 56.1% for freshmen and 51.9% for all undergraduate students for the 2023-2024 school year, according to a new study from the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Both rates represent all-time highs for the study, which has been conducted annually since 1994.
The Share of Homes for Sale With Price Cuts Hit a 6-Year High
Homebuyers accustomed to seeing prices going higher and higher are finally getting some relief. The share of home listings with price cuts climbed to a six-year high last month, likely due to weaker demand as a result of high mortgage rates. In April, 22.4% of home listings had price cuts,...
Social Security COLA: Projected 2025 Payments Tick up on Latest Inflation Data
Social Security recipients are on track to get a 2.66% raise next year, according to the latest projection for the program's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan group that advocates for the interests, rights and benefits of older adults, increased its prediction for the 2025 COLA after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation numbers Wednesday. (Though the actual COLA won't be announced until October, the league analyzes inflation data and puts out a monthly estimate so the roughly 68 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits have an idea of what's coming down the pipeline.)
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