With consumer prices up 0.4% in August 2025 — and a total of 2.9% over the past 12 months — people across the country are seeking ways to save money. We’ve all heard the old standbys like “skip your ...

Social media is rife with ads for the latest, influencer-touted viral goodies. And as the seconds turn to minutes — then hours? — of scrolling, it’s become all too easy to mindlessly smash the “buy” ...