As the season starts to shift from summer to fall, many people turn to their favorite fall beverage, the pumpkin spice latte. I enjoy one every now and then. And I started thinking about pumpkins and the potential for prices to increase this year due to factors such as tariffs or a shortage of product….
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When we’re shopping, we’re always looking for a deal. We’re conditioned to look for sales or price reductions. Big box stores like Walmart and Target have conditioned us to look for the big sign shining a spotlight on our opportunity to save. But in recent weeks, news stories told to prepare for increases due to…
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For the last few decades, wholesale clubs have been an excellent way for families to save money on things they can buy in bulk. For many people, if you can’t find it at Costco or Sam’s Club, you don’t need it. I was a Sam’s Club member about 20 years ago, but didn’t use it…
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Insurance rates are going up. I know that’s nothing new. Let me clarify: Your auto insurance rates are about to jump. And it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any accidents or speeding tickets on your record. Your rates are about to jump because of the pending foreign tariffs. The price of insurance isn’t based…
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With the new Presidential tariffs going into effect, many manufacturers warn people that prices will rise. We all know that, but now some toy companies are telling parents they should shop early for Christmas. Yes, it’s still eight months away, but companies are worried. With so many toys imported worldwide, they’re already worried about their…
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I try to keep up with the latest slang. But, like many Baby Boomers, I’m sometimes out of the loop. And I’m okay with that. Even when I was young, many phrases eluded me. The other day, I was scrolling through my news feed and came across some slang I wasn’t familiar with. But most…
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Do you start your day with a cup of coffee and some orange juice? Perhaps you enjoy a Screwdriver when you’re out with friends. We’re hearing about all of the items that will see price increases thanks to the new tariffs. Well, thanks to these tariffs and the fact that Florida orange growers are struggling,…
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