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Meet the family behind Siete Foods, PepsiCo's latest $1.2B acquisition
The Garza family wanted to bring Mexican American recipes to grocery stores when they launched Siete Foods.
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US dockworkers agree to tentative deal, ending strike
A major union for U.S. dockworkers and the United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a tentative deal on wages.
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Judge: Biden's student loan forgiveness can move forward for now
A federal judge will let a temporary restraining order on President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program expire.
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Here are some tips to start emergency savings as report shows 25% of Americans have none
Do you have money saved for a rainy day? Putting aside an emergency fund can be an essential element of larger savings goals so that when unplanned expenses and emergencies hit, you’re ready for them. But for many Americans, that’s easier said than done. Madeline Spencer-Orrell is working hard to cover her bills and make ends meet. But the...
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68-year-old retiree pays $460 a month to live by a lake in Mexico: ‘I found the peace and tranquility I was looking for'
Janet Blaser, who moved to Mexico in 2006, relocated from Mazatlán to San Antonio Tlayacapan, where she found a cute 2-bedroom yellow house with a yard.
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Visa debuts a new product designed to make it safer to pay directly from your bank account
Visa said it plans to launch a dedicated service for bank transfers, skipping credit cards and the traditional direct debit process.
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That $10 bill in your wallet could be worth over $15,000. Here's what to look for
While a $1 bill is always good to have, you might want to take a second look at it before using it at the store. That is because some examples might be worth over $100,000.
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¡Azúcar! US quarter coin with the face of Celia Cruz now in circulation
The face of the wonderful and legendary Cuban Celia Cruz, the Salsa Queen or the Guarachera of Cuba as many know her, is already immortalized on a 25-cent coin and the coins began to be distributed on Monday, the United States Mint, the official source of new U.S. currencies, announced.
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The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the ‘unsubscribe' button
In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.
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Do you suffer from ‘money dysmorphia'? Experts weigh in on the financial distortion
Earlier this year, a survey from Credit Karma made quite the splash: Approximately 45% of Gen Z and millennials are obsessed with the idea of being rich, and more than 40% of these demographics experience something called “money dysmorphia.”
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Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt. ‘People are stretched,' experts says
Americans are racking up credit card debt and increasingly falling behind on their payments, recent reports show.
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These $5 bills worth thousands could be hiding in your wallet. Here's what to look for
These $5 bills may be worth over $2,000 to currency collectors. Here’s how to spot one and what to do next.
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Don't shop for clothes when you're hungry and more money-saving tips
AARP is out with its annual guide to help you cut down on your expenses. After all, a dollar saved is a dollar earned and every one of them counts, especially with expenses as high as they are these days.
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56% of people would RSVP ‘no' to a close friend's wedding to save money, new survey shows
The choice to celebrate doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There are ways to attend a wedding and stick to a tight budget, experts say.
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How to spot a credit card skimmer before you swipe
Dozens of community members gathered at the Lynnfield Senior Center on Monday to learn more about the silent danger of credit card skimmers. The event was hosted by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations. Skimmers are devices that enable thieves to steal card data and use it for fraudulent transactions. They’re often discovered in everyday places like gas stations,...
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Are you saving enough? Here's how to put money back in your pocket.
People aren’t boosting their savings much even as wages rise and inflation slows.
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Walmart, Chipotle and others feel the heat over prices
Customers’ deep frustration with higher prices has pushed many retailers and restaurants to step up discounts, promotions and value meals.
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These women aren't looking for a man in finance but wouldn't mind their date grabbing the bill
What the viral TikTok song says about money tensions and dating in this moment.
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Increasing tipped worker wages likely to appear on Mass. ballot
On the heels of collecting thousands of signatures, the One Fair Wage movement is calling on Massachusetts to boost tipped workers’ minimum wage to a mandatory $15 an hour, instead of the current $6.75 with tips. “Giving our most vulnerable populations a little more money to make their lives a little bit easier is something we can all get behind,”…
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How TikTok's viral ‘no-spend month' could come back to bite you
There is no substitute for establishing a budget you can sustain over time, financial experts say.