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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Is your pay keeping up with 3.7% prices?

Today's move: call one company about a monthly bill and ask for a lower price or discount.

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Earlier issues
Nov22026

Is your savings account paying 4%?

Today's move: check what your savings account pays you and compare it with 4.00%.

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Nov12026

Do you save more than 3.8% of take-home pay?

Today's move: find your own savings rate and see how it compares with the 3.8% average.

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Oct312026

Is your bank quietly taking $100 a year?

Today's move: check if you're getting your full 401(k) match from your employer.

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Oct302026

The economy grew 3.4%. Prices grew 3.6%.

Today's move: find your open enrollment deadline and see if your job offers an HSA.

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Oct292026

NYC rent hit $3,785. San Diego's up $30.

Today's move: check your Social Security estimate and fix any errors in your record.

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Oct282026

1 in 3 delayed buying a home over credit fears

Today's move: find each credit card's annual fee and the month it hits your account.

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Oct272026

Is a 7% mortgage rate the new normal?

On a $300,000 loan, 7% means about $2,000 a month. Plus, student loan trouble is growing.

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Oct262026

A Brazil fund fell nearly 15%. Why?

Brazil's election result jolted a fund. Plus a big money week and angry homeowners.

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Oct252026

Why Bitcoin dipped under $80K this weekend

Crypto never clocks out. Plus: why candy sales slipped and a Roth IRA reality check.

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