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Costco Just Released Dozens of New Deals for June 2025

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 These discounts are worth thousands of dollars collectively — but they’re for members only. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Costco just released its latest monthly deals — dozens of discounts worth thousands of dollars in savings. The beloved retailer refers to them as “Instant Savings,” but they are essentially sale prices. In other words…

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Why ‘Scraping By’ Sounds Pretty Good to Nearly Half of Hourly Workers

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 For millions, the idea of financial stability has shifted dramatically — discover what’s behind this new reality. 

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Many hourly workers now view the prospect of living paycheck to paycheck as progress, not a setback. A recent survey commissioned by DailyPay and conducted by Talker Research found that 39% of hourly retail and Gen Z workers believe reaching that level of stability would be a financial improvement. For millions who once dreaded barely getting by, just scraping through each pay period now seems…

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Why Mortgage Applications Are Dropping Even As Rates Hit 4-Month Lows

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 Lower rates, fewer buyers. What’s behind the drop and how it could affect you. 

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Home loan demand is slipping again, although borrowing costs fall to a four-month low. According to CNBC and Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data, new mortgage applications dropped 3% last week, while refinances slipped 2%. The average 30-year fixed rate eased to 6.84% from 6.93%, a modest decline that can still reduce monthly payments. However, purchase volume remains 14%

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How Medicaid Cuts Could Raise Health Costs for All Families

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 A proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cut could trigger higher out-of-pocket costs, reduced access, and new financial risks for millions. 

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Senate Republicans have released a proposal that could slash Medicaid funding by up to $1 trillion over the next ten years, MarketWatch reports. The Senate Finance Committee’s draft calls for deeper cuts than the House plan approved last month, adding roughly $200 billion more in reductions. Policy analysts told MarketWatch that if these cuts advance, families could end up shouldering far more…

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Car Insurance Costs Are Cooling. Summer Might Be the Time to Switch

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 A shifting market means more choice and fresh ways to cut costs. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. After years of relentless premium hikes, drivers may finally catch a break. Car insurance costs are stabilizing after record highs in 2024, creating what experts now describe as a “buyer’s market…

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Why Every Adult Needs a Will and How to Create One Fast

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 Estate plans aren’t just for the wealthy. Avoid probate chaos with a quick and legally binding will. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. When a loved one dies without a will, grief can quickly turn into chaos. Families often scramble to access accounts, locate paperwork, and manage funeral costs, all without clear guidance. According to Western &

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