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New retirement ideas shake old beliefs

Baby boomers are changing the way we look at retirement, and they’ll be living a lifestyle quite different in their […]

When a friend and I made arrangements to meet for dinner last week, we decided we’d check our coupons and

Late last night, after I finished adding up my business expenses, I looked in my 2007 Tax File for my

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2. Take a look at these tips on how to buy a portable air conditioner.

3. Set your air conditioning thermostat at 75 to 78 degrees to save money this summer.

4. Buy store brands because they’re better than ever.

5. Check out this information on how to claim your share of Disney’s $20 million lawsuit.

6. Don’t “spave,” pay extra to save money.

7. Be aware that three egg producers have agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle allegations from 17 attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice that they conspired to raise the cost of eggs nationwide.

8. Check out this list of the best and worst places to rent in 2026.

9. Be aware that a court blocked a rule that would have allowed the U.S. Department of Education to exclude some public employees from student loan forgiveness.

10. Be careful of piling up a lot of debt through buy now pay later, or BNPL, purchases. Private credit, provided by non-bank lenders, and BNPL are hooking up financially, which could cause problems in a downturn.

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July 9, 2026