Ernest Harris+FollowGas Station Sticker Shock: Credit Card EditionHeads up if you’re filling up in Florida: some gas stations are quietly charging $1 more per gallon when you pay with a credit card. That’s totally legal—as long as they tell you, but the notice might be in tiny print at the pump, not on the big sign out front. To avoid getting stung, check the pump for price differences, use cash or debit, and try apps like GasBuddy to find the best deals nearby. Every dollar counts, especially with today’s gas prices! #GasHacks #MoneyTips #FloridaLife #CreditCardFees #SaveOnGas #Business191Share
Willie Morales+FollowHow Boomers Are Chilling With Schwab ETFsEver wonder how some retirees seem to have money rolling in while they sip coffee and travel? Turns out, many are parking their cash in Schwab ETFs for steady, hands-off income. The big shift: more folks are skipping risky stock picks and going for these baskets of reliable, dividend-paying companies. It’s like setting up a money machine that pays you while you binge Netflix. If you want less stress and more chill in retirement, this could be your move! #PassiveIncome #RetirementHacks #ETFs #MoneyTips #Finance00Share
Brian Sanchez+FollowThinking About Tapping Your Home Equity?Quick coffee break scoop: More homeowners are eyeing their home equity for extra cash, even though the number of 'equity-rich' homes dipped a bit this year. Nearly 1 in 3 folks are considering a home equity loan or HELOC to help with rising costs, but many are still worried about high interest rates and what happens if they can’t pay it back. If you’re feeling the pinch, it might be worth checking your options—but read the fine print! #HomeEquity #MoneyTips #PersonalFinance #HELOC #Homeowners #RealEstate00Share
Megan Garcia+FollowAmazon & Walmart’s New Return Hack?Ever get annoyed returning a cheap online buy? Amazon and Walmart just made life easier in Michigan: for some low-cost items, you might get a refund without even sending the product back. Why? It’s actually cheaper for them to let you keep it than pay for shipping. So next time you get a dud, you might score a refund and keep the item. Not every product qualifies, but it’s a small win for online shoppers! #ShoppingHacks #OnlineShopping #RetailNews #MoneyTips #Amazon #Shopping00Share
Megan Garcia+FollowAmazon & Walmart’s New Return Hack?Ever get annoyed returning a cheap online buy? Amazon and Walmart just made life easier in Michigan: for some low-cost items, you might get a refund without even sending the product back. Why? It’s actually cheaper for them to let you keep it than pay for shipping. So next time you get a dud, you might score a refund and keep the item. Not every product qualifies, but it’s a small win for online shoppers! #ShoppingHacks #OnlineShopping #RetailNews #MoneyTips #Amazon40Share
Brian Sanchez+FollowThinking About Tapping Your Home Equity?Quick coffee break scoop: More homeowners are eyeing their home equity for extra cash, even though the number of 'equity-rich' homes dipped a bit this year. Nearly 1 in 3 folks are considering a home equity loan or HELOC to help with rising costs, but many are still worried about high interest rates and what happens if they can’t pay it back. If you’re feeling the pinch, it might be worth checking your options—but read the fine print! #HomeEquity #MoneyTips #PersonalFinance #HELOC #Homeowners00Share
Dr. Michael Henson+FollowTravel Must-Haves: What’s Worth Your $$?Travel prices are up, but you don’t have to blow your budget on every gadget. Here’s the scoop: splurge on quality luggage, multipurpose clothes (hello, scarf that does it all), and reusable water bottles. Go second-hand for gear and use containers you already own for toiletries. But skip pricey travel pillows, imported toiletries, and those tempting airport water bottles. Oh, and don’t fall for single-use trendy outfits or cheap luggage—totally not worth it! Save your cash for the actual adventure. #TravelHacks #SmartSpending #TravelEssentials #BudgetTravel #MoneyTips #Travel10Share
Robyn Anderson+FollowDid You Get Your $2K Social Security Check?Heads up: If you’re on Social Security, your $2,000 check might be landing this Wednesday—if your birthday’s in the first 10 days of the month. The rest of May’s payments are staggered by birth date, so mark your calendar! With a new boss at the Social Security office, expect some changes soon—he’s promising to cut out waste and keep those checks coming. Stay tuned for updates, especially if you rely on these payments for your monthly budget. #SocialSecurity #MoneyTips #Retirement #LifeHacks #Finance129260Share
Christine Baxter+FollowWhy Your Social Security Check's LateHeads up if you’re counting on Social Security or SSI: May’s payments are rolling in later than usual this year. Thanks to a quirky calendar, some folks will see three deposits this month, but don’t panic if your regular check shows up a bit late. If you rely on these payments for bills or groceries, double-check your dates so you’re not caught off guard. It’s all about timing, not a glitch! #SocialSecurity #MoneyTips #PersonalFinance #SSI #Finance60Share
carlsongary+FollowWalmart’s Basket Fee Is Back—Here’s WhyHeads up, Walmart shoppers! That $6.99 fee for grocery pickup and delivery under $35 is back for folks using SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid. Many thought it was all about new tariffs, but Walmart says nope—it’s just about covering the cost of hand-picking your groceries. Other stores like Target do it too. So, if you’re looking to save, try grouping your orders to hit that $35 mark and dodge the fee! #WalmartHacks #MoneyTips #GrocerySavings #SNAP #LifeHacks #Shopping140253Share