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10 best cars to buy new (8 19 25)
Sally McDonald
August 19, 2025
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 | Can you guess any of the best cars to buy new if you’re basing it on efficiency per dollar spent? Read more. |
 | The SIPC, similar to the FDIC for banks, protects investment accounts up to $500,000. Does that mean it’s dangerous to invest more than that through a single company? Read more. |
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 | Anxious about the cost of hearing aids? Take advantage of Costco’s savings. “You’re not going to get a worse hearing aid” simply because it’s cheaper, Clark says. Read more. |
 | You’re overwhelmed with credit card bills and interest owed. Why not roll all of that up into one easy monthly payment? It sounds like an elegant solution, but is it actually smart? Read more. |
🍎 Amazon vs. Grocery Industry
Amazon didn’t exactly trigger a historic Black Monday market crash on Aug. 13.
But Amazon announced it will offer same-day delivery on perishable groceries across the United States. And stock prices at DoorDash, Instacart, Walmart, Albertsons and Kroger all slid.
Prime members can get free same-day grocery delivery in more than 1,000 U.S. cities (with plans to reach nearly 2,300 this year).
Amazon also undercut all the other services by offering the lowest free delivery minimum at $25. Albertsons offers a $30 minimum and everyone else notable offers a minimum of $35 or more. (Amazon charges a delivery fee of $2.99 for same-day perishable grocery deliveries under the minimum. Customers who aren’t Prime members must pay $12.99.)
But the biggest factor is convenience. Customers can add perishables such as meat and dairy to their Amazon carts and receive it the same day.
Amazon’s biggest incursion on the grocery sector probably came during its acquisition of Whole Foods.
📊 Stat of the Day
🚢 19.0 million: Number of Americans projected to go on cruises in 2025. That’s a 4.5% increase on the real 2024 number (18.2 million) and a third consecutive year of record cruise volume.
💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
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🎙️ Podcast
The housing market is facing a serious slowdown, but the condo market is even more dramatic. Clark breaks down why condo prices are dropping faster than single-family homes, what this means for buyers and sellers, and where to find the best deals. Also, are you getting hit with a "facility fee" from your doctor? Hospitals are buying up private practices and charging outrageous, hidden fees for routine visits. Clark reveals this deceptive new billing trend and tells you how to protect your wallet.
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