Happy Monday! I hope you all had wonderful weekends. I made it back from Vegas in one piece, but obviously I didn’t become a multi-millionaire because, well, here I am. But enough about me — here’s our daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there.
The Big Lead: 6 Easy-To-Forget Thanksgiving Hosting Costs To Budget For This Year
If you’re hosting for Thanksgiving, the obvious items on your shopping list are likely the more traditional contenders: turkey, mashed or sweet potatoes, stuffing, pie, gravy, a green veggie dish and beverages. But there are other easy-to-forget hosting expenses that can sneak up on you, especially when inflation has done a number on grocery prices. Check them out here.
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Economy Spotlight: Gas Prices Soar
With just weeks to go before the midterms, U.S. gas prices are approaching their highest level of the year. The national average for a gallon of gas rose 3 cents late last week, and is up another 2 cents today. According to AAA, the current cost is $4.48 per gallon. That’s just 8 cents below the high set on May 21, when the national average was $4.56 per gallon.
Find Out: The $500 Obamacare Refund — Are You Eligible?
The Trump administration announced that nearly 1 million Americans will receive $500 Affordable Care Act (ACA) refunds beginning in October 2026. However, per the White House, the payment is limited to a very specific group of Obamacare enrollees. Learn more here.
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