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Fish and Chips? More Like Fish and a Side of Customer Anger
You expect chips — French fries, actually — to come with your order of fish and chips? Think again. This restaurant seemed to be violating truth-in-menu laws.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they are free of fees.
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates allow you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
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7 Frugal Habits That Aren't Worth It (and What to Do Instead)
Avoiding waste is important, but some frugal habits are just more trouble than they're worth.
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How Much Should You Spend on Holiday Gifts This Season
With U.S. consumers spending near record levels on holiday items, here's how much to allocate for gift-giving, how to avoid debt and how to fit your budget into your bigger financial picture.
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10 Areas With the Highest Energy Bills
Energy prices keep rising. Discover the reasons behind the hikes, the areas most affected and how you can save on energy costs.
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The I-Bond Rate Until November Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.
Investing for Income The current I-bond rate is active until April 2026 and presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
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A Retirement Guide for Solo Agers
If you’re single without adult children to rely on for help, planning for your older years requires an added layer of intention and urgency.
