This week's top 10 money tips
1. Reduce your stress about credit card debt with these tips.
2. Try a new AI-powered tool, called The Gas Index, to see if you can consistently find the cheapest gas option nearby.
3. Book early and on line, choose an economy car, compare prices, check your auto insurance, avoid one-way rentals, and inspect the car for damage when you rent a car.
4. Develop a food plan to stay within your budget with these strategies.
5. Refresh your pantry to save money and get it organized with these tips.
6. Check out whether your state has recently changed to a flat tax rate to see how it might affect you.
7. Save yourself money and stress by taking a photo of the tracking number on the receipt when you mail something important.
8. Check out EV prices because a recent slowdown in sales may mean you can find a deal.
9. Take a look at a class-action lawsuit settlement with Google, in which the company agreed was accused of secretly collecting Android user data. Payments are capped at $100 per class member.
10. Watch out for scams related to the Iran war.
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April 9, 2026
