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Is Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset worth $3,499? Read this before shelling out.

'This is going to require a lot of marketing heavy lifting,' one analyst said.

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How many working Americans need food stamps? The answer may surprise you.

The White House and GOP leaders reached a deal on the debt ceiling over the weekend. That includes new food-stamp requirements.

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‘Taking care of your money doesn’t happen by itself’: How NFL star Austin Ekeler brings his ‘A’ game to his personal finances

"The more value you provide, the more valuable you become, and that should translate into financial rewards."

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Celebrate National Donut Day? Here’s why I won’t bite.

It has become increasingly challenging to find a good doughnut at a good price.

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Zooey Deschanel on her new show — and the $15 grocery-store price tag she couldn’t stomach

'The New Girl' star's new Max show 'What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel' aims to solve everyday food dilemmas stumping supermarket shoppers.

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Memorial Day barbecue prices sizzle — the cost of one essential soars 28%

More Americans plan to have gatherings over the Memorial Day weekend, even though costs for some staples are rising.

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Generation Z’s favorite investment may be a cause for concern. Here’s why.

Some 60% of Generation Z are investing their money, according to a new report by FINRA and the CFA Institute.

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Should couples combine finances or keep separate accounts? One option leads to a happier marriage, study finds.

Only half of couples discuss how they’ll manage finances before they get married.

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Jeff Bezos reportedly spent upwards of $5 million on Lauren Sanchez’s engagement ring — but what should the average person spend?

How much should you spend on an engagement ring? Here’s what to know when shopping for a ring — and how you can save some money without sacrificing quality.

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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.