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Grocery bills keep creeping up. But just because food costs are rising doesn’t mean you can’t fight back. With some smart strategies, you can save money on groceries in surprising ways without feeling deprived. Here are five lesser-known tactics real shoppers use to cut costs without cutting out flavor:

You can probably feel it in the air; fall is here! Sure, if you live in Florida, that does not mean the same as it does in other places. And winter will be different here as well. But it is a time of year many think of ways they can save on utilities. A recent CNET survey shows almost 80% of adults are stressed out about home energy costs. So,...

There are many factors that influence your credit score, and it is always changing. You probably know how important it is to make your bill, credit card, and loan payments on time. There are many other ways you can help your score improve, or remain high. But there is one habit you may not realize is hampering your efforts:

The age of AI is here. Some embrace the change, other fear it. But perhaps surprisingly, as AI tools become more prevalent, most people believe they are equipped to spot AI-generated scams. By contrast, new research reveals a worrying trend: as people get more familiar with AI, they’re more likely to fall for these scams.

As a parent, you are focused for 18 years on preparing your child for adulthood. Becoming an adult is an important milestone, and when it happens, your child will need to navigate the world on their own. Are they prepared financially for this transition? Sadly, many parents do not feel their teens are ready:

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of taking daily action to reduce your risk when online and using connected devices. Do you know how to spot scams, and what actions you can take to keep yourself safe?

Are you in the market for some new wheels? Buying a vehicle in the fall, especially from October to December, is a prime time for deals due to dealerships clearing out current-year inventory to make room for new models and meet annual sales goals.But overall price is not the only consideration. If you will be financing your purchase, you need to...

It’s common to think about how much money you need to save for your retirement. But that may be a long time from now, depending on your current age. It’s a good idea to think in shorter terms. Have you considered how much you should have saved by the age of 35? It’s never too early to make an effort to set aside money…

Seventy-three percent of American adults have experienced an online scam or attack. Opening your email or text messages can feel like wading through a minefield. But there are easy ways to determine whether an email is a scam — you just have to know what to look for. In fact, one word is almost a dead giveaway that the email or text is trying to...

As we head into the peak of the hurricane season, you want to make sure you are prepared for a potential disaster. You need more than flashlights, batteries and bottled water when a hurricane threatens. You also need to make sure your finances are in order. Financial experts say being prepared on paper can make all the difference in recovery....