#1 reason to remodel your home (9 5 25)

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Sally McDonald
September 05, 2025

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💵 Today’s Top Stories
Kitchen renovation

The harsh truth about home renovations is that you’re not going to recoup your costs. There’s one reason and one reason only to consider doing it, Clark says. Read more.

Costco Wholesale warehouse

A gourmet Ramen noodles gift set, a Bluey Family Halloween inflatable and an indoor/outdoor fan with a cordless option are among the cool new items we found in our Costco scavenger hunt. Read more.

Two phones

Here’s the ultimate comparison between a Big Three (Verizon) cell phone provider and the much cheaper prepaid provider (Visible) on its own network. Read more.

Delta Air Lines

Earn 125,000 Bonus Miles (up to $1,500) if you meet the spending target within the first six months of holding this co-branded, annual-fee credit card. Read more.

📊 Stat of the Day

🔨 2.8%: The amount by which U.S. construction spending fell year-over-year in July. “Residential investment contracted in the second quarter at its fastest pace in [2.5] years. It is expected to decrease further in the third quarter.”

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
Confetti piggy bank
Paramount Plus
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