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A new cost-of-living adjustment is on the way. How much will your Social Security checks increase in 2026? Read more.

Costco Wholesale warehouse

Costco has a history of restricting the credit cards they accept at the cash register. See if any cards in your wallet will work at the wholesale club. These options may surprise you. Read more.

Cars

Clark calls “certified pre-owned” a marketing scheme designed to get you to part with more money when you shop used vehicles. Here’s what it actually means. Read more.

Phone Money

Get a new cell phone provider that operates on Verizon’s network and saves you $12 a month for 26 months for a total of $312. Unlimited plans start at $19 per month. Read more.

📊 Stat of the Day

🎃 +8.4%: Pumpkin-flavored products cost a premium vs. their counterparts. This year’s premium is more than we saw in 2024 (+7.4%). The premium rises to 76.4% for trail mix at Target, 42.9% for coffee at Trader Joe’s and 38.5% for Oreo cookies at Target.

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