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How to prepare your finances right now for a debt-ceiling breach

‘There will be a lot of consumers who will be in an impossible financial situation,’ one financial adviser says.

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This is how much being ‘unbanked’ is costing 5.9 million Americans

Minimum balance requirements, high fees, privacy concerns and distrust of banks are reasons citied by unbanked households, but it's costing them plenty.

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Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience is closing — here’s what to know if you booked a trip

The two-day, interactive 'Star Wars hotel' — which runs about $4,800 to $6,000 a person — will end in September. It launched less than two years ago.

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Summer camp is more expensive than ever: Here are tips and hacks to keep it affordable

If you’re looking for ways to manage the costs of summer camp this year, consider these tips from camp experts.

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Some brokerage sweep accounts are paying more than 4% on uninvested cash—is this a good place for your savings?

Interest rates are going up — including those paid by brokerage sweep accounts. Here’s what experts say about using a sweep account for savings.

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5 things to know about the petit basset griffon Vendéen, the dog breed that just claimed a top prize

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, took home the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday.

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From gin to whiskey, here are four mom-worthy boozy gifts for Mother’s Day

You can celebrate Mother’s Day by buying mom some flowers. Or taking her to a nice restaurant. Or even letting her enjoy the day doing…nothing.

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‘The average person who buys life insurance loses money.’ Buy stocks instead and your family will thank you.

Instead of doling out monthly premiums, invest in the market with the expectation of earning more than a 2.5% yearly return.

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If the U.S. defaults on its debt, here’s how it will impact your savings, cash investments — and 401(k)

'This is the worst possible time to be having a stalemate.'

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Grocery prices are rising more slowly, but food insecurity is surging among low-income Americans

The end of the pandemic-era SNAP expansion, and a new tax season are hitting low-income households.

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What’s worth streaming in May 2023, as HBO Max reboots, Netflix rolls out big names and Apple takes a big swing

As a wave of prestige shows wrap up their seasons, newcomers like 'Platonic,' 'American Born Chinese' and 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' step to the plate.

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A different spin on ‘retail therapy’ can help you manage rising financial anxieties

Shopping, browsing and interacting with sales clerks may all reduce sadness and stress. But spending more money when finances are tight can worsen debt fears.

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Apple Card savings account has an attractive 4.15% interest rate, but beware of these pitfalls before signing

Apple recently debuted a new savings account in partnership with Goldman Sachs.

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Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Read these 8 tips before placing a wager.

Professional handicappers who make their living betting on horses share some basic pointers ahead of Saturday's ' Run for the Roses'

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If you hate managing money, here’s the simplest financial plan ever

Here is one central idea — in about 12 words — about managing money for people who can’t stand to manage money.

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‘These high yields are not going to last forever’: Fed rate hike may be the last for now. Is it time to say goodbye to 5% on CDs and savings?

The Fed's 10th straight rate increase could be the final one for the time being. Here's what that means for savers.

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5 tequilas and mezcals to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

The market for the popular Mexican spirits has grown into a $6 billion one in the U.S.

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‘We are running out of time’: People have not been this worried about their bank deposits since the Great Recession, Gallup says

The Gallup poll coincides with fresh worries about regional banks.

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More ‘buy now pay later’ users are seeing their credit scores drop after they miss payments. But are these two things really connected?

Some ‘buy now, pay later’ companies let shoppers decide whether to report their payment history to credit bureaus.

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Where will Bed Bath & Beyond’s customers shop now?

Where will Bed Bath & Beyond customers go after the stores have all closed? Amazon, Target and Walmart look like winners.