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Consumer behavior occasionally seems to change on a whim. Other times, though, what people are buying — or not buying — can be explained by major forces affecting the economy. Today's shopping trends can largely be traced back to the COVID-19 pandemic and the historic inflation that followed....

8 Things People Have Stopped Buying (and Why)

FinanceBuzz

Are you unwittingly committing these tipping blunders? Discover the subtle habits that could be leaving a bad taste long after the meal.

12 Rudest Tipping Habits You Might Not Even Realize You’re Guilty Of

GOBankingRates

According to a 2023 Experian report, the average individual consumer owes $104,215. This includes all types of consumer debt, including credit cards, student loans, auto loans, mortgages and even home...

I’m a Retired Boomer: Here Are 3 Debts You Should Definitely Pay Off Before Retirement

The Independent

Whenever a letter arrives emblazoned with the logo of my pension provider, I feel wracked with anxiety, promise myself I’ll read it later… then shove it in the nearest drawer and forget all about it. I can’t be the only person who’s guilty of doing so. Unless you’re very au fait with your personal finances, this piece of life admin tends to be one part boredom, two parts confusion.But writing off our retirement plans as tomorrow’s problem might mean we’re making an already tricky situation worse for ourselves.Earlier this week, a report from the think tank Phoenix Insights found that...

Millennials and Gen Z beware: People in their fifties have serious pension problems. You could be doomed

New-vehicle buyers are taking out loans averaging almost 70 months. Average new-vehicle APRs increased to 7.3% during the second quarter. Down payments for new vehicles have slightly decreased. A new study has revealed that many new vehicle buyers in the U.S. are being stretched to their financial limits, signing up...

Americans Drowning In New Car Debt, Loans Averaging 70 Months

The Motley Fool

High-yield savings accounts have variable interest rates. Learn why expected rate cuts in 2025 may make it a good idea to move some money from savings to CDs.

You Should Move Some Money Out of Your Savings Account by 2025. Here's Why

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

We all are used to going to the banks and taking out cash or availing other banking services whenever required. However, imagine one day going to your bank and being told that you will not be provided cash, as they have stopped this particular service. You'll be surprised and that's what happened to Taryn Compton and she couldn't believe it.

Woman left shocked when her bank said that they don't keep cash anymore: 'Can't access your money'

How does your retirement plan balance stack up?

If You've Got This Much Money in Your 401(k), You're Ahead of the Average Saver

CBS News

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  Credit card debt can be a significant financial burden, but it's one that many Americans are carrying. Not only does the average cardholder have nearly $8,000 in credit card debt currently, but the average rate on that card debt is close to 23% right now. And with rates that high (or higher), it's easy for any revolving credit card balance to become problematic over time.That's why it's so important to pay off what you owe on your credit cards...

3 ways your credit card debt can be forgiven

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Tweaking how you pay your mortgage can amount to huge savings. Check out how one writer took years off their mortgage.

I Shaved Years Off My Mortgage in Seconds. Here's How

RadarOnline

What’s Bette Midler’s secret to a long and happy marriage? Sleeping in separate bedrooms!The actress and singer, 78, is about to celebrate her 40th anniversary with husband Martin von Haselberg, 75 – and RadarOnline.com can reveal the couple never once shared a room.And there’s a good reason for that! Midler exposed her longtime partner in a new interview, saying: “My husband snores.”Midler and von Haselberg tied the knot in Las Vegas in December 1984 after just six weeks of dating – and they now share daughter Sophie von Haselberg, 37, who appears alongside her mom in the new comedy The...

Bette Midler, 78, Reveals Why She’s Never Once Shared Bed With Husband of 40 Years: ‘It’s Separate Bedrooms… He Snores!’

HuffPost

The "Late Show" host mocked the former president over one curious claim.

Stephen Colbert Taunts Trump With Absolutely Brutal Reminder About Melania

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Credit cards can be great financial tools when in the right hands. You can use them to build your credit score and rack up rewards like airline miles or cash back on purchases. While it’s tempting to use your credit card for every major expense, there are some things you’re...

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Put on Your Credit Card

Business Insider

Explore ways to deposit money into someone else's bank account, ensuring your money transfer is safe and efficient while also finding the best option.

How to Deposit Money Into Someone Else's Account

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

NewsBreak

Half of Americans Under 25 Think Paying With Cash Is 'Awkward'

Cash is… cringe? As tapping to pay becomes the norm in America, a surprising number of people now say it’s “awkward” to pay with physical cash....

Half of Americans Under 25 Think Paying With Cash Is 'Awkward'

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