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Two-thirds of Americans expect a recession within the next year as grocery prices remain the biggest financial strain. https://t.co/bZFt6tVDFT

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New research reveals that summer, not Black Friday, offers the best retail deals.

Shoppers could save 20-40% by planning purchases ahead. https://t.co/PdpxHcSKuX

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A new study ranks California as the most stressful state for drivers.

See the other top states on the list and tips for reducing stress behind the wheel: https://t.co/HgfriYWcc1

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Older Americans lost billions to scams last year.

Here are the five scams that most commonly target older adults and the warning signs consumers should watch for: https://t.co/tYQD3VakMW

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About 35% of drivers admit they've driven without car insurance in the past year to save money. https://t.co/Dgt1r0KrRR

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Apple has raised prices on many MacBooks, iPads, and several other devices, citing sharply higher memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI boom. https://t.co/qwuC1ltGrf

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A driver used ChatGPT to review his truck repair estimate and negotiated his labor costs down by $350. https://t.co/09bpjM7odH

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Sextortion scams are surging again, with hackers using old stolen passwords to make threats appear legitimate. https://t.co/Tcphm5kaF2

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Elder financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of elder abuse. And #AI has made it easier than ever before for #scams to go according to plan.

“AI has basically brought spear phishing to the masses as criminals can craft far more targeted attacks at scale,” our CEO, Al Pascual, told @ConsumerAffairs.

Read more: https://t.co/wrYKUx8F9n

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The U.S. Mint will issue 250,000 limited-edition 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters with a 'July 4th' privy mark for America's 250th birthday. https://t.co/B1PSp919ww

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The FDA has raised a Gas-X recall to the highest threat level after potential coolant contamination affected another 35,000 boxes. https://t.co/aSWpHhOi44

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YouTube has settled a lawsuit over social media addiction, removing itself from an upcoming bellwether trial against Meta, TikTok, and Snap involving 2,500 plaintiffs. https://t.co/0iX7aY2jfU

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Cottage cheese shortages are hitting grocery stores across the U.S. due to surging demand from social media trends and high-protein diets. https://t.co/jx9MnFhazc

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A new study found that 92% of powder makeup carries high asbestos risk, with eyeshadows and blushes being the most dangerous. https://t.co/udAsd2ztFN

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Americans now consume 23% more calories per day than they did in the 1970s, according to a new study. https://t.co/YzJbAk4mHP

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The Senate has passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to boost housing supply and curb institutional investors' impact on home prices.

Here's what home buyers should know: https://t.co/L1wtMRyQny

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We ranked all 50 states based on their rates of tax identity theft using exclusive statistical data from the IRS.

See how your state ranks: https://t.co/VBpT3kTUu0

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82% of Americans say food and beverage prices are hitting them harder than gas, making groceries the most painful inflation category right now.

See strategies that can help stretch your grocery budget: https://t.co/X1bGvgTkRG

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The national average price of gasoline fell for another week — but experts warn that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could reverse this trend in the future. https://t.co/fDFw9Kl4EF

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Apple is enhancing child safety features on its devices, giving parents more control over communication, web access, and screen time. https://t.co/4dfYzD8j3q