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Egg shortage to worsen: How to prepare as spring approaches

Eggs have become a symbol of recent (and relentless) inflation — they rose an eye-popping 11.1% in November and are up a whopping 59.9% over the past 12 months, according to the consumer price index. And it seems like there will be fewer Easter eggs in 2023.

What are the best (and worst) days to buy gas?

Gas prices have declined, but filling up at the pumps will still set you back a hefty sum. When it comes to steep gas prices, it pays to know where and when to fill up.

 
Is Black Friday shopping really worth it? Follow these tips and it will be

If you woke up asking yourself, “Should I shop on Black Friday?” you should know that according to Finder’s Black Friday Statistics 2022, 41% of Americans say that while Black Friday offers good deals, it’s not always worth the hassle.

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Who does Chick-fil-A give political donations to?

Atlanta-based restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has given $48,431 in political donations so far this year for the 2022 election cycle, according to OpenSecrets.

The reality of debt for Americans in 2022

Take a deeper look into the statistics of debt for a majority of Americans in 2022.

 
How Joe Biden is impacting Social Security

President Joe Biden inherited an underfunded, overextended Social Security program that was already crowded with aging baby boomers as dwindling funds dried up before the pandemic stressed the system even further.

Learn which home renovations will actually hurt your home’s value

While it’s natural to want to make improvements to increase your home’s resale value, some renovations will actually cost you money in the long run. Just because you see something as an improvement doesn’t mean a potential buyer will feel the same way.

Should you wait out the hot housing market?

It’s easy to feel the pressure to buy when houses are getting snapped up all around you, but does that mean you should jump or is it better to wait out a hot housing market and see if it calms down? Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of waiting it out.

The top 8 cryptocurrencies to invest in for 2022

As digital money continues to gain traction on Wall Street, more and more options become available. There are currently almost 8,900 cryptocurrencies on the market.

Expect another rise in food prices as Russia-Ukraine war continues

Food prices that are already at their highest point in more than a decade are set to push even higher amid a global shortage of fertilizer that has worsened since Russia invaded Ukraine.

How to prepare for the return of student loans

The U.S. Department of Education extended the student loan pause through May 1, 2022, and given all the changes that have happened over the past two years, borrowers must start preparing now forpayments to restart.

Fed interest rates are rising, where does that leave mortgages?

The Federal Reserve has signaled it’s getting ready to raise interest rates in March. While this could impact mortgage rates, experts say it’s difficult to predict if they’ll steadily rise throughout the year.

Not tipping your server and 9 other rude money habits you need to break now

Although everyone has different levels of comfort when it comes to how they approach finances with friends, family and people they are doing business with, some behaviors are outright rude no matter who you are dealing with.