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This week's top 10 money tips

1. Check out these Halloween food deals and freebies.

2. Look for Wegman’s Thanksgiving meal for less than $5 a person November 8 through 28.

3. Be aware the ban on buying prescription drugs from outside the United States has been delayed for 90 days.

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7. Check out this list of the biggest financial mistakes women make in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

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9. Don’t assume buying American made products will protect you from increased costs due to tariffs.

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October 22, 2026