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From barstools to barbells: Gen Z, Millennials are drinking less, working out more @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Have egg prices dropped 60%, as President Trump said in his State of the Union address? Yes and no. Read my @usatoday.com story about what's happened with the bird flu, wholesale and retail egg prices. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
Do you live a 'comfortable' life? Many consumers say they don't. Read my @usatoday.com story about the latest KearneyConsumer Institute Stress Index and report. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Are #Walmart customers getting overcharged for misweighed meats? A Georgia man's TikTok series has gone viral showing mislabeled meats that led some shoppers to be charged more than double. Read my @usatoday.com story. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
Will cutting daily Starbucks, DoorDash really save you money?
Two frugal influencers went viral with their advice. I interviewed the influencers and also asked financial experts their take.
Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
As we near 1 year of Trump and Vought "running" the CFPB, one CFPB attorney told @usatoday.com's @blinfisher.bsky.social, βAmid this affordability crisis, the CFPBβs mission is more important than ever, and we just want to get back to work protecting consumers.β
Consumer guardrail facing cuts waits on court decision. @consumerreports.org @consumerfed.bsky.social @borrowerjustice.bsky.social
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Why do people panic-buy before a big storm or weather event? Have you ever wondered how stores prepare for the big influx or how quickly they can get those empty shelves re-stocked? Read my @usatoday.com story. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
CEOs of Target, Best Buy, MN-based companies call for 'de-escalation.' Read my @usatoday.com story www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Instacart charges shoppers different prices for same items, investigation by @consumerreports.org @groundwork.bsky.social @moreperfectunion.bsky.social finds. Read more in my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
Don't know what some of the younger people on your holiday wish list want? They want money, but feel awkward asking, according to a new Wells Fargo survey.
Read more in my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
No gifts for the holidays? These people are happy about it. www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
Looking to save on Black Friday deals? Here are some tips in my @usatoday.com story. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
The number of households living paycheck to paycheck has risen. Why? www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com with Bank of America Institute data
@charitymorganlv.bsky.social I'm sorry I missed you for my article. I'm glad you were able to get a grocery buddy!
Target cuts prices on 3,000 food items, beverages, essentials. Read my @usatoday.com story for a sampling of some of the price reductions. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
These aren't your kids' LEGO sets. Why do adults love LEGO?
Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
With grocery prices rising, hereβs how shoppers are saving money. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
What's for dinner? More are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals, according to a new FMI - The Food Industry Association report. Read my @usatoday.com story:
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Why do Gen Z shoppers love their dupes? Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
More shoppers are looking to use Buy Now, Pay Later for holidays, @talkerresearch.bsky.social survey for PayPal says. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Psst. What's the 'going rate' for gifts and tips and can they serve as a barometer of the state of the economy?
Read my @usatoday.com story about some new Empower research.
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Why are Gen Z shoppers planning to spend less this holiday season?
Here's a radio interview I did with Gordon Deal of This Morning with Gordon Deal: www.thismorningwithgordondeal.com/b/Why-is-Gen...
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Are "smart" appliances making life easier? New J.D. Power study says not really. @usatoday.com got an exclusive early look at the new study. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Here's my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
Thanks to Connecting America TV for having me on this morning to talk about my recent @usatoday.com story about rising grocery costs with insight from Michigan State University @michiganstateu.bsky.social Professor David Ortega. youtu.be/WlyyyvvbZh0?...
Grocery prices are jumping up. I explain why in my @usatoday.com story with insights from @michiganstateu.bsky.social professor David Ortega and a Wells Fargo economist. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
The record number of #defaults is a canary in the coal mine for large-scale #economic problems, CFA warned.
#Auto "Delinquencies, defaults, and repossessions have shot up in recent years. @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
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More American car buyers are falling behind on car payments. Repossessions are on the rise. Sometimes that leads to homelessness. Great reporting by @blinfisher.bsky.social in @usatoday.com. @consumerfed.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/money/...