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Beautiful spring flowers bring cheer

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Which consumer happenings cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep?   Here are my best

Which consumer happenings cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep?   Here are my best

It’s incredible. It’s been two years since I launched Unlocking The Power of Your Money. The two years have sped

Looking for ideas on what to give your loved one on that day of romance, Valentines Day? Here are some

After taking 1,500 photos of fall colors in the Pacific Northwest, I thought I was done with fall colors.

Today, when I was having lunch with friends, we had a terrific rainstorm. Just before we left the restaurant, we

Which consumer experience cheered you this week and which one made you want to scream or weep? Here’s what happened

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1. Check out Walmart and Sam’s Club’s price reductions on thousands of summer items.

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