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Car Insurance Costs Climb Again: $2,242 Average in 2026
Your car insurance bill is probably going up again. The average cost of full-coverage car insurance reached $2,237 a year in the first half of 2026, up 1% since the…
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60% Say Bad Money Habits Are a Dating Dealbreaker in 2026
Love may not conquer all — at least not when money is involved. Six in 10 Americans (60%) say poor money habits are a dealbreaker in a new relationship, according…
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Gas Prices Set Record: 158 Days Above $4 a Gallon in 2026
American drivers have set an unwelcome record: the national average price of regular gasoline has stayed above $4 a gallon for 158 days in 2026, surpassing the previous record set…
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Mortgage Rates Hold at 7.40%, Highest Since November 2023
Mortgage rates are holding at their highest level in nearly three years. Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey put the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 7.40% in the week ending October…
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Average Wedding Cost Hits $34,200 in 2026: Priciest States Ranked
Getting married in America now costs $34,200 on average, according to The Knot's 2026 Real Weddings Study — and where you say “I do” matters more than almost anything else.…
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US Inflation Hits 3.7% in September as Gas Prices Surge 9.1%
US inflation accelerated to 3.7% in the year through September 2026, up from 3.4% in August and above economists' 3.6% forecast, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 14.…
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Social Security COLA 2027: 3.6% Raise Adds About $75 a Month
Social Security beneficiaries will get a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, the Social Security Administration announced on October 14, 2026. On average, retirement benefits will rise by about $75…