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This is the No. 1 most-recommended savings account in October 2023 — and it’s paying an enticing 5.25%

We analyzed savings account reviews from 10 of the leading financial sites in America to find out which were the most often recommended.

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Here’s a 6.17% savings account — and 9 other high-yield savings accounts with high APYs in October 2023

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Is Amazon Prime really worth it?

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How to get Amazon Prime for free — or at a major discount — right now

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Here’s how to get 5% cash back on Amazon purchases and a $100 Amazon gift card ahead of October Prime Day

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‘It’s hard to get straight answers.’ I recently saw $100K go ‘poof’ — and after 9 years of ups and downs with my adviser, I haven’t earned a dime. Where do I turn for help?

Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Here’s who does not need to work with a financial adviser

Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:42 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘They all promise to help’ but I couldn’t find a financial adviser who would give me a one-time plan for managing my money myself. Can you help?

Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘I couldn’t sleep last night.’ I’m 58 with $620K in my 401(k) and a $1.7M house — but live in California. What’s my move? Should I hire a pro?

Sep. 23, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a $900 per month pension and will get Social Security, but only have $150K in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?

Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:33 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Even when he loses money, he charges me 1%. So should I get a new financial adviser?

Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:36 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Fed holds rates steady, but hints at another hike to come. What might happen to savings and CD rates in 2023?

Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:58 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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I have $2M and am paying my financial adviser 1%. How often should we speak? (Psst: Pros say this is the minimum.)

Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:15 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I have $47K in student debt and $1.2K in credit card debt, but will be making $73K a year soon. I don’t know about money though, so what’s my move?

Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:25 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’m 60, have ‘well into seven figures’ saved and my only debt is a $60K HELOC. Do I need a financial adviser to help, or can I navigate this myself?

Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:27 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Plenty of CDs and savings accounts now pay 5% or higher. These 2 questions can help you pick which is right for you.

Sep. 15, 2023 at 3:25 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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With impressive APYs — sometimes up to 6% or 7% — CDs are tempting. But here’s when CDs just aren’t worth it.

Sep. 14, 2023 at 9:01 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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One big thing you ‘won’t have to worry’ about — at least for a bit — when federal student loan payments restart in October

Sep. 12, 2023 at 9:17 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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6 things student loan borrowers need to consider now before loan payments are due in October

Sep. 9, 2023 at 3:23 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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How to pay off student loans fast

Sep. 2, 2023 at 3:09 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Student loan forgiveness FAQs: Loan forgiveness programs, details, alternatives and more

Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:55 p.m. ET

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When do student loan payments resume?

Aug. 30, 2023 at 8:39 a.m. ET

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Student loan payments resume in October. Here are 5 things to do now if you can’t pay them back.

Jul. 18, 2023 at 11:31 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Handwritten notes, flowers, text messages: What desperate wanna-be buyers and agents will do to get a house — even when the owners aren’t selling.

Sep. 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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He sold the Playboy Mansion, Walt Disney Estate and hundreds more homes. 4 things this real estate guru says you need to know about the housing market now

Jun. 23, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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5 cool beach towns in America where you can buy a home for $350,000 or less

May. 27, 2023 at 7:48 a.m. ET by Brienne Walsh

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I’m the founder of real estate giant RE/MAX. These are the 4 things to know if you want to buy a house now

May. 25, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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5 cool cities in America where you can still buy a home for $300K or less

May. 6, 2023 at 10:22 a.m. ET by Brienne Walsh

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5 of the coolest places in America where you can still buy a home for $175K or less

Apr. 10, 2023 at 10:17 a.m. ET by Brienne Walsh

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‘A clear possibility of going under 6%.’ 6 economists and real estate pros predict what will happen to mortgage rates this year

Apr. 6, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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After seven straight months of home price declines, here’s what 6 economists and real estate pros say to expect from the housing market this spring

Apr. 3, 2023 at 9:48 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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These are the 4 states where home equity has actually declined

Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:56 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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This real estate agent to the stars (clients reportedly have included Rihanna, JLo and Justin Bieber) says you should be ‘hyper-focused’ on this when house hunting

Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:42 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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10 most lucrative places where older Americans can sell their homes, maximize profit and retire elsewhere

Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:03 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Considering a home renovation? How to tell if a HELOC is right for you

Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:26 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘I still feel as dumb as a box of rocks.’ I’ve worked with financial advisers for 11 years, but now I’m wondering: Is there a better way?

Oct. 3, 2023 at 2:21 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Is $1 million enough to retire on? Maybe not, say 1 in 3 rich people. Here’s what to do to try to avoid outliving your savings now.

Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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My adviser managed to lose $1 million of my money in a year. I have a new adviser at the same company, but no one has provided a reason for my loss. What gives?

Sep. 16, 2023 at 12:07 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I have $800K in my IRA. My broker is charging me $850 a month, but my dividend payouts aren’t good. What’s my move?

Sep. 12, 2023 at 7:41 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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With 2.4 million Tik Tok followers, this former Wall Street trader says this is how the ‘ultra wealthy’ really invest (and psst: it’s pretty simple)

Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:18 p.m. ET by Caroline Hroncich

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Warren Buffett once said this was ‘probably the best single measure of where valuations stand.’ Should you use it when you invest?

Aug. 21, 2023 at 4:10 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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I’m 24, drive a ‘lousy’ car and save a lot. I’m considering a financial planner to help me invest, but will the investment gains ‘just get sucked up by the fees?’

Aug. 18, 2023 at 11:39 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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George Soros has a big stake in this stock — but it’s posted a roughly 8.5% loss this year. Are there lessons in this for regular investors?

Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:03 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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My financial adviser swears his all-in fee ‘will never exceed 1.75%.’ But does this seem ‘excessive’?

Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:31 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’m ‘clueless’ about investing and ‘don’t know where to start.’ I am considering a financial adviser, but is it really worth the money?

Jul. 31, 2023 at 12:41 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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CDs vs. bonds: What’s the difference?

Jul. 27, 2023 at 9:20 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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These are billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s 8 keys to being a successful investor. What can regular investors learn from his success?

Jul. 21, 2023 at 1:38 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘They’ve missed out.’ This money coach with 287K TikTok followers says this is the No. 1 savings mistake many people are making now.

Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:11 p.m. ET by Caroline Hroncich

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With myriad banks dangling 5% and up offers, here are 10 things to know before buying a CD

Sep. 23, 2023 at 1:02 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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A checking account at 7.5%, a CD at 7.19%: APYs like this are tempting, but here’s what to know if you’re chasing those 7% returns

Sep. 9, 2023 at 9:09 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Student loan payments resume next month. This is the No. 1 thing borrowers need to do now, says the executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance

Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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How do student loans work?

Sep. 1, 2023 at 9:07 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘An incredibly wealthy person who ended up bouncing checks.’ This is the worst financial mistake one adviser had ever seen — and there’s a lesson (or two) in it for us all.

Aug. 26, 2023 at 4:24 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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This CD pays 6.5% APY. Tempting, for sure — but do you qualify?

Aug. 25, 2023 at 12:24 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘Returns that would’ve been unheard of a couple years ago.’ Make this money move now to ‘avoid leaving money on the table,’ one pros tells us.

Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:04 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Yes, plenty of CDs are paying 5% and higher. But here’s what not to do with CDs right now, one pro tells us.

Aug. 19, 2023 at 2:44 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Despite some paying 5%, one adviser tells us high-yield savings accounts are ‘overrated’ for this reason. But others say, no way.

Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:47 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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The 7% CD has arrived. Here’s the deal.

Aug. 12, 2023 at 10:20 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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If you’re worried about your bank’s health, here’s what accounts are, and are not, insured by the FDIC.

Aug. 9, 2023 at 2:49 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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It’s been named the No. 1 business credit card in America — and it’s now offering a $900 cash bonus. But is this card right for you?

Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:51 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card right for you?

May. 23, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘The largest year-over-year jump in the 20-year history.’ Americans now have record credit card debt — here are 3 smarter ways to deal with it.

May. 20, 2023 at 10:10 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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The Fed hinted it could pause rate hikes. Here are 4 things you may want to do with your money right now: ‘There’s no advantage to waiting.’

May. 16, 2023 at 1:41 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Best Buy has a new $49.99 membership program with perks like free two-day shipping. Should you go for it?

May. 12, 2023 at 3:19 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended travel credit card in America

May. 8, 2023 at 9:38 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘Great for consumers with fair or limited credit.’ This ‘hassle-free’ credit card offers a $0 annual fee and is pretty easy to qualify for. Is it the smart choice for you?

May. 5, 2023 at 10:08 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Americans paid more than $133 billion in credit card interest and fees last year. Here’s how to pay 0% for 21 months. Do you qualify?

May. 4, 2023 at 6:29 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again, its fastest stream of hikes in 40 years. 2 important money moves to make now

May. 3, 2023 at 2:37 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Will it soon be harder to get a credit card or loan? Pros say such a ‘credit crunch’ may have already begun. Consider doing these 3 things now to prepare.

May. 2, 2023 at 1:32 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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$1,000 anyone? Credit cards with the best cash bonus offers in April 2023

Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:48 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘Under-the-radar gem.’ This credit card offers a sign-up bonus worth up to $600 and ‘generous’ points on travel, groceries and dining. But should you bite?

Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:12 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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This beloved mattress is now on sale for just $337 for a queen — and 4 other of our favorite Labor Day mattress sales

Sep. 4, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Walmart just doubled gas savings for these customers. Do you qualify?

Aug. 18, 2023 at 2:07 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: You can now get a free $30 Costco gift card when you buy the gold Costco membership for just $60

Aug. 17, 2023 at 3:05 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Price Drop: Looking to learn a new language? A lifetime subscription to Babbel is now just under $170

Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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I sleep on these cooling sheets every night and love them — and they’re now on sale for 20% off

Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:23 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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5 tips to help you do your back-to-school shopping like a pro

Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:21 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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This may be the best cat litter you’ve never heard of.

Aug. 8, 2023 at 2:07 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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It’s the last day to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. 10 surprisingly awesome things you may want to snag before it ends.

Aug. 6, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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5 of the best laptop deals right now, including $200 off Apple’s MacBook Air and Pro

Aug. 4, 2023 at 2:49 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Sleep hot? These $35 sheets are the best cooling bed sheets in America, according to an analysis of 10 different review sites

Jul. 27, 2023 at 11:14 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Walmart is now offering its Walmart+ membership for $49 a year to millions. Here’s who qualifies for that discount.

Jul. 20, 2023 at 3:42 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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U.S.’s annual inflation rate is 5%. But here are 10 things that are actually cheaper now than they were a year ago.

Apr. 15, 2023 at 3:16 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended vacuum for pet hair in America — and it’s on sale now for just $135

Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Sick of Netflix and Hulu? You can get a $169 lifetime subscription to this documentary streaming service. Here’s who might, and might not, like it

Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:54 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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If you’re a gamer, this new PlayStation bundle deal may be worth a look

Aug. 20, 2022 at 7:36 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Amazon is now offering three months — for free — of its premium Audible membership

Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:16 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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3 useful sites — that you may not know about — to buy tickets to concerts, sporting events, shows and more

Jul. 24, 2022 at 6:54 a.m. ET by James Kay

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5 of the best-rated laptops you can buy right now, including a new MacBook for under $1,000

Jul. 23, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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‘We’re definitely seeing TV deals ramp up.’ 8 best TV deals happening now on OLED, LED and more TVs

Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:38 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’ve designed recording studios for Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen and Aerosmith — and these are the speakers, headphones and soundbars I use in my own home for ‘fantastic’ quality music

Jul. 3, 2022 at 3:24 p.m. ET

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5 best TV deals right now, including $1,100 off a TV with ‘the best picture we’ve ever seen from an OLED TV’

Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:13 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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The best Father’s Day tech deals, including the Amazon Echo, Apple AirPods, GoPro and more

Jun. 18, 2022 at 8:28 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Inflation is the highest it’s been since 1981. But prices on these 3 popular products have actually fallen significantly this year

Jun. 16, 2022 at 11:03 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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