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3 Ways to Save at Verizon: Bring Your Phone, Buy New or UpgradeVerizon offers different ways to save depending on whether you keep your phone, buy a new one or upgrade. Here's how the deals compare.
By Paige Cerulli
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7 Shoulder-Season Trips That Could Save You Money This FallSponsored
Travel Summer crowds are gone and peak winter travel hasn't arrived. These seven destinations could offer better value for a fall getaway.
By Choncé Maddox
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Why Are Grocery Prices Still So High? What’s Driving Your Food BillThe Fed just raised interest rates for the first time in years. Here’s what that could mean for already-high grocery prices and your food budget.
By Rachael Green
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5 Fall Trips That Are Even Better After You RetireTravel Take advantage of retirement’s flexibility with these five fall getaways offering beautiful scenery, great food, history and fewer summer crowds.
By Choncé Maddox
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August CPI Keeps a September Rate Hike in Play: What to KnowThe August CPI report is the last inflation update the Fed will see before next week's policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.
By Karee Venema
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Do I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?Travel Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
By Rachael Green
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Youcredit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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Capital One Venture Rewards: Is the $95 Card Worth It?Capital One Venture Rewards offers flexible miles, travel perks and simple rewards. See what you get for the $95 annual fee and who the card suits best.
By Sean Jackson
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10 US Oktoberfests: From Cheapest to Most Taxed BeerState Tax Before you grab a pint, find out how much your favorite German-style festival adds to the price in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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