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USA Today
28-05-2025
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The Daily Money: Dollar General boycott is next
The Daily Money: Dollar General boycott is next Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's edition of The Daily Money. Dollar General is the next retailer to face a protest over its retreat of diversity, equity and inclusion Jamal-Harrison Bryant, who has led the Black faith community in a boycott of Target, says an electronic protest of Dollar General is the same time, Bryant says the Target boycott is moving to a Target blackout, which will be are more details in my USA TODAY exclusive story. Do you want to be a centenarian? Do you want to live to be 100? It turns out not a lot of people want to hit that century mark, according to a new survey. It also begs the question: Will your retirement nest egg last until you are 100? 📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 Know a graduate? Krispy Kreme will give that graduate a free dozen doughnuts for a year. There is a catch, though. Grads need to show up in their cap and gowns today to get a "Dough-ploma" certificate while supplies last. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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- Yahoo
The Daily Money: Dollar General boycott is next
Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's edition of The Daily Money. Dollar General is the next retailer to face a protest over its retreat of diversity, equity and inclusion Jamal-Harrison Bryant, who has led the Black faith community in a boycott of Target, says an electronic protest of Dollar General is the same time, Bryant says the Target boycott is moving to a Target blackout, which will be are more details in my USA TODAY exclusive story. Do you want to live to be 100? It turns out not a lot of people want to hit that century mark, according to a new survey. It also begs the question: Will your retirement nest egg last until you are 100? Why should you buy these 3 AI stocks? What states have the highest, lowest auto insurance rates? A women-only travel trip is a special experience. Watch out for these scams as Joann stores close. Tesla sales still lead EV vehicles despite controversial first quarter. Know a graduate? Krispy Kreme will give that graduate a free dozen doughnuts for a year. There is a catch, though. Grads need to show up in their cap and gowns today to get a "Dough-ploma" certificate while supplies last. Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dollar General boycott is next Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
27-05-2025
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- USA Today
The Daily Money: Vacationing on a budget
The Daily Money: Vacationing on a budget Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's edition of The Daily Money. Summer travel is around the corner for many travelers, but less may be more when it comes to summer vacations this year, reports my colleague Eve Chen. While travelers are still planning to get away, many are shifting their destinations, trip duration and other factors amid economic uncertainty. An April 28 to May 1 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by members-only home-swapping community Kindred found that 90% were 'actively looking' for ways to save on summer travel. What are some ways to save on your summer travel plans? Is that customer service site real? When something is wrong with a product or we have an issue with a company, we're itching to connect with someone from customer service to make it right. But a growing number of scammers are creating fake customer service phone numbers or websites, or even connecting with someone venting on social media to take advantage of the situation. Here are some tips to protect yourself. Could iPhones really cost $3,500? President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States. Experts agree a new tariff could drive iPhone prices higher, but disagree on how much. 📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Daily Money: Trump threatens tariffs on Apple
Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. We're following the latest tariff news this morning, including President Donald Trump's warning to Apple of a new 25% import tax if iPhones are not made in the U.S. and his recommendation of a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1. Catch up on the latest information with live updates. After 233 years of pennies in our pockets, the U.S. this month will officially end penny production, according to statements from the Treasury Department. The U.S. Mint is using the last of its coin blanks to mint the final pennies this week. Pennies will still be legal tender, but what happens to cash prices that end in pennies? The U.S. Postal Service is testing its informed delivery service on phone apps, CNET reports. Video: Why you should get a Google Voice number. Sam's Club will start pizza delivery. Nike is the latest retailer to announce a tariff-price hike. Is the AI screening your resume biased? This, like the recommended perfect thermostat temperature, could cause household feuds. Is there a right way to load your dishwasher? Should you put fork handles up or down? What does the way you load the dishwasher teach us about our family upbringing or how we act in the workplace? Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump threatens tariffs on Apple Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Business
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The Daily Money: Trump threatens tariffs on Apple
The Daily Money: Trump threatens tariffs on Apple Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. We're following the latest tariff news this morning, including President Donald Trump's warning to Apple of a new 25% import tax if iPhones are not made in the U.S. and his recommendation of a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1. Catch up on the latest information with live updates. See a penny, pick it up? Now what? After 233 years of pennies in our pockets, the U.S. this month will officially end penny production, according to statements from the Treasury Department. The U.S. Mint is using the last of its coin blanks to mint the final pennies this week. Pennies will still be legal tender, but what happens to cash prices that end in pennies? 📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 This, like the recommended perfect thermostat temperature, could cause household feuds. Is there a right way to load your dishwasher? Should you put fork handles up or down? What does the way you load the dishwasher teach us about our family upbringing or how we act in the workplace? About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
