Man Gets Into His Dodge Truck. Then His Push-To-Start Ignition Won't Work "Cut out the dealership." Motor1 · Oct 10
Man Gets Job At AutoZone. Now He’s Revealing The Secret Code To Get $3 Motor Oil: ‘Told Me Not To Tell Anybody’ "Please don't get fired." Motor1 · Oct 9
That Cute Squishy Toy Contains Water Beads — CPSC Says Stop Using It A colorful squishy toy that looks like an innocent stress reliever may hide something parents cannot see: expandable water beads. About 37,000 Squishy Dumpling and Crazy Squib Ball toys were recalled on October 1 after regulators determined that their water beads could expand beyond federal limits and create a potentially… Kids Ain't Cheap · Oct 7
Is Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken Actually Healthy? Here’s What to Check on the Label A grocery store rotisserie chicken can make dinner easier without the cost of takeout or the work of cooking from scratch. It provides protein and can be used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and family meals throughout the week. However, not every rotisserie chicken has the same nutritional profile. Some contain… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 5
Newsom vetoes measure that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to secretly record people California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have penalized people for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private The Independent UK · Oct 1
Store Brand vs. Name Brand: 12 Grocery Items Where the Price Difference Is Hard to Ignore Walking through a grocery store can make it tempting to reach for the brand you already know. The familiar label feels like the safer choice, especially when the products are sitting side by side. But that extra recognition can come with a higher price, and the difference can add up… Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 28
Kids Outgrow Clothes Fast — But These 7 Things Shouldn’t Be Bought Used Anyone raising children knows how quickly perfectly good clothes can become too small. Buying secondhand can be a smart way to stretch a family budget, particularly when many shirts and jeans are barely worn before they are outgrown. In 2026, the National Retail Federation reports that K-12 families expect to… Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 28
Digital Coupons Are Everywhere—But Are Grocery Stores Making Them Too Complicated? Digital coupons have become a normal part of grocery shopping, but using them is not always as simple as clipping a coupon from the Sunday paper. Shoppers may need a store account, a loyalty card, a smartphone app, and a few extra minutes before heading to the checkout. Some offers… Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 26
8 Grocery Items Priced So High Off-Sale That Buying Them Full Price Wastes Real Money Not every grocery item needs to be purchased the moment you run out. For some products, waiting for a sale can make a meaningful difference because stores regularly use promotions to attract shoppers. Consumer Reports has been tracking prices on popular products and found that prices can shift noticeably over… Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 26
September Is National Preparedness Month—Could You Keep Your House Running for 72 Hours Without Power? September is National Preparedness Month, making this a good time to ask an uncomfortable question: Could your household function for three full days without electricity? A power outage sounds manageable until the refrigerator warms up, phones run low, the house gets dangerously hot or cold, and stores nearby cannot process… Budget and the Bees · Sep 22
Woman Misses Subaru's Tire Rotation. Then She Finds Out How Much It Will Cost Her: ‘Just Buy From Costco’ "My tires are bad in one year. Really?" Motor1 · Sep 22
How Old Is Too Old for a Daily Driver? Mileage May Be the Wrong Number to Watch A daily driver does not become a bad car simply because its birthday keeps getting farther away. A well-maintained 15-year-old vehicle with reasonable mileage can make more sense than a neglected 8-year-old car with fewer miles. Clever Dude · Sep 21
The Roof Rack Costs You More Than the Junk in Your Trunk: What to Strip Now That Gas Prices Are Climbing Gas prices are climbing again, and some drivers are looking for savings in all the familiar places. But the answer may be sitting on the roof of the car, not buried under an old blanket and three emergency water bottles in the trunk. Clever Dude · Sep 19
Would You Change How You Shop If Retailers Could Predict What You’re Willing to Pay? Imagine opening a shopping app and seeing a $79 price for an item while someone across town sees the exact same product for $69. The difference may not be a sale, location-based tax, or membership discount, but an algorithm testing what each shopper might tolerate. That possibility is putting personalized… Budget and the Bees · Sep 19
Motor1 · Sep 18 Your Car's Camera Is Probably Watching You. But It's Not As Sinister As It Sounds That little camera pointed at the driver isn't there for selfies. Here's what your car is actually watching.
Clever Dude · Sep 18 At What Repair Bill Does an Old Car Stop Making Financial Sense? A $4,000 repair can feel outrageous on a car worth $7,000. It can also make perfect financial sense if that repair gives the vehicle several more years of dependable transportation.
Budget and the Bees · Sep 17 That “Low” Car Price Can Get Much Higher Once the Dealer Adds Fees A $25,000 car advertised online can look like a great deal until you sit down to sign the paperwork and discover the actual price is considerably higher. Taxes and registration costs explain part of the difference, but car dealer fees, accessories, protection packages, and other charges can push the total…
Motor1 · Sep 17 Woman Drives A Mercedes. Then She Takes It To Take 5: ‘Small Claims Court’ “They can call it universal but..."
Budget and the Bees · Sep 16 7 Financial Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Car Buying a car can be exciting, but the numbers on the contract can matter far more than the shine on the hood. With vehicle prices and borrowing costs still putting pressure on household budgets in 2026, shoppers need to recognize car buying red flags before signing anything. Experian reports that…
Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 16 September Is a Good Month to Find Out What Your Kid Actually Uses From That Huge School Supply Haul By September, the excitement of back-to-school shopping has usually been replaced by something much more useful: evidence.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 15 Walmart, Aldi or Kroger: Where Does a $100 Grocery Budget Stretch Furthest? A $100 grocery budget doesn’t buy the same amount of food everywhere—and the difference between stores can be larger than you might expect.
Motor1 · Sep 13 The Dealership Isn’t Always The Best Place To Fix Your Car That dealership repair quote looks brutal for a reason—here's what's driving up the price and how you could pay less elsewhere.
Motor1 · Sep 12 Is 100,000 Miles Still A Lot? Why Modern Cars Last Longer Than Ever For most people, 100,000 miles is a big warning sign, but a used car that passed that mark can still have plenty of life left.
Budget and the Bees · Sep 11 9 Household Items That Usually Cost Less If You Stop Buying Them One at a Time Buying household basics one package at a time may feel easier on the budget, but that convenience can quietly raise what you pay per use. For products your family goes through predictably, larger packages and multipacks can reduce the unit price and the number of emergency store runs.
Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 9 7 School Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper After Classes Begin Back-to-school shopping can feel like a race to buy everything before the first bell, but rushing may cost families more than necessary. In 2026, families with K-12 students expect to spend an average of $863.86 on school-related purchases, according to the National Retail Federation. Nearly half of shoppers who had…