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The Florida-based grocer is breaking ground in new territory [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - How to coupon at Family Dollar: Clever ways to stack deals and max your savings
How to easily cut 20% to 40% off your Family Dollar bill By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs June 10, 2026 Use the app: Clip digital coupons before you shop and enter your phone number at checkout to automatically apply discounts. Stack the $5 off $25 coupon: Shop on Saturdays and combine the coupon with sale items, manufacturer coupons, and BOGO deals for the biggest savings. Buy essentials on sale: Focus on products you already use in everyday life, like detergent, paper towels, and toothpaste, and always check the weekly ad before shopping. Family Dollar may not have the flashy rewards programs or complicated rebate systems you'll find elsewhere, but that's actually part of its appeal. The savings strategy is surprisingly straightforward and simple. Combine digital coupons, weekly sales, clearance merchandise, and the store's famous $5 off $25 coupon, and you can routinely cut 20% to 40% off your bill. Here's how savvy shoppers squeeze every dollar possible out of Family Dollar. Start with the Family Dollar app If you're not using the Family Dollar app, you're essentially shopping without one of the store's biggest money-saving tools. Once you create a free Family Dollar account, the app gives shoppers access to: Digital manufacturer coupons Store coupons Weekly ads Product-specific promotions Saturday-only offers And unlike traditional couponing, there's no clipping, organizing, or carrying paper coupons around the store. Simply tap the offers you want in the app, or click Clip Coupon on their website, and they're loaded directly to your account. At checkout, you just enter your phone number and all your eligible discounts are automatically applied. Before every shopping trip, spend a few minutes browsing all of their available coupons. You'll be surprised how often you discover discounts on products you already planned to buy. Pro tip: Clip every coupon that remotely interests you. There's no downside, and you never know when you'll spot a great deal while walking the aisles. Never miss the famous $5 off $25 coupon Most weeks, Family Dollar offers a storewide digital coupon worth $5 off a $25 purchase, usually redeemable on Saturdays. Sometimes theyll also have a $10 off $30 coupon thats also good on Saturdays only. Their app is the easiest place to find this coupon. Just open the app, go to the coupons section, and youll see it above the fold. You… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - Amtrak Speeds Up Trip From Vancouver to Seattle for World Cup Fans
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border. [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago - Insuring an EV still costs more — but the gap is starting to closeA new analysis shows electric vehicles carry a hefty insurance premium, though newer EVs are becoming more affordable to insure than in years past By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs June 10, 2026 Electric vehicles cost more to insure: EV owners pay an average of $3,159 per year for coverage, about 42% more than drivers of comparable gas-powered vehicles. The insurance gap is shrinking for newer models: Among 2024 model-year vehicles and newer, the difference drops to 18%, as advanced safety features help reduce insurance costs. Consumers can lower costs by shopping carefully: Comparing quotes, choosing less expensive models to insure, and maintaining a strong driving record can help offset higher EV insurance premiums. For many drivers, the decision to buy an electric vehicle comes down to saving money at the pump and reducing their environmental impact. But fuel costs are only one piece of the financial picture. Insurance can also have a major effect on the overall cost of ownership. A new analysis from Insurify found that electric vehicles cost significantly more to insure than comparable gas-powered cars, adding hundreds of dollars a year to many drivers' budgets. ConsumerAffairs spoke with Julia Taliesin, Insurify's economic analyst and licensed insurance agent, who explained that the gap is beginning to narrow for newer models as automakers continue to improve safety technology and make repairs more efficient. What the numbers show Insurify's analysis found that electric vehicles still come with a significant insurance premium compared with traditional gas-powered cars. On average, EV owners pay about $3,159 per year for coverage roughly 42% more, or $941 annually, than drivers of gas-powered vehicles. Generally, repairing electric vehicles is more expensive than repairing gas-powered cars, Taliesin said. Long-range batteries are among the largest expenses, with a sticker price of $9,000 to $21,000. EV repair expenses have also risen due to tariffs. In particular, tariffs on graphite and lithium-ion batteries imported from China have driven up the costs associated with EV claims. Because these higher claim amounts pose a greater cost risk to insurers, they have to account for that in their premium pricing. The report also found that some of the most expensive vehicles to insure are luxury EVs, particularly models from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. In fact, Tesla models dominated the list of the costliest EVs to insure, highlighting how vehicle value and repair expenses… [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago
- The $62,000 mistake some homebuyers are makingExperts say comparing mortgage offers can pay off in a big way over the life of a loan By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs June 10, 2026 Skipping mortgage rate shopping could cost homebuyers more than $62,000 over the life of a loan. Borrowers who negotiate often win, with most reporting lower monthly payments after asking for a better deal. Comparing multiple lenders and reviewing APR, fees, and closing costs can lead to significant long-term savings. Buying a home is expensive enough without paying more than you have to. Yet new research from LendingTree suggests that many homebuyers may be doing exactly that by failing to compare mortgage offers from multiple lenders. According to the analysis, borrowers who shop around could save an average of $62,572 over the life of a 30-year fixed mortgage simply by choosing the best available loan offer. The findings highlight just how much mortgage rates and terms can vary from one lender to another and why taking the time to gather multiple quotes may be one of the smartest financial moves a homebuyer can make. To break down what this means for homebuyers, ConsumerAffairs spoke with LendingTree's Chief Consumer Finance Analyst, Matt Schulz. Homebuyers are skipping the comparison Many homebuyers dont think about the savings opportunities available by skipping the mortgage rate comparison. Schulz explained that the primary reason is that consumers dont know how much money is at stake. Theres so much work that goes into buying a home, and mortgage shopping can feel like just another item on an already overwhelming to-do list, he said. Some people also assume that rates won't vary much from lender to lender or that their real estate agent's recommendation is automatically the best option. Unfortunately, that can be a costly mistake when shopping around can save the average borrower more than $62,000 over the life of a loan." Know your negotiating power One of the findings from the study was about negotiating for a lower mortgage. The survey revealed that women and baby boomers were less likely to negotiate. A lot of it comes down to comfort level and expectations, Schulz said. Younger borrowers have grown up comparison-shopping online for everything and are often more accustomed to pushing for a better deal. Meanwhile, some older borrowers may assume rates and fees are largely fixed or may not feel… [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago
- Protecting seniors from fraud: Expert advice ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness DayLearn what you can do to recognize warning signs from the most popular scams and reduce the risk of fraud By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs June 10, 2026 Older Americans lose an estimated $28 billion each year to financial exploitation, with investment scams among the most costly and common schemes. Artificial intelligence is helping scammers create more convincing and personalized fraud attempts, making it harder for victims to spot red flags. Experts recommend monitoring financial accounts and setting up trusted contacts to help detect suspicious activity before significant losses occur. Every year, scammers steal billions of dollars from older Americans, often targeting them through phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media. In fact, elder financial exploitation is estimated to cost U.S. seniors more than $28 billion annually, making it one of the most common forms of elder abuse. As technology evolves and fraud tactics become more sophisticated, experts say families need to be proactive about protecting their loved ones. In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, ConsumerAffairs spoke with Al Pascual, CEO and co-founder of scam detection company Scamentic, who shared practical steps families can take to help older adults avoid becoming victims. From learning how to spot common scam tactics to using financial alerts and monitoring tools, these strategies can help seniors stay safer in an increasingly digital world. The most common scams Pascual explained that investment scams are most frequently targeting older adults. They are the perfect target as these scams often start through online friendships, or even romances, he said. With their savings and retirements, scammers know that lonely older victims are worth the time and effort in cultivating a relationship. Note that investments scams are consistently among the highest loss scams recorded by the FTC. Additionally, Pascual encourages consumers to be vigilant if an older adult in their lives suddenly finds a new friend or love interest and then becomes distant. Often scammers encourage victims to cut ties with friends and family to prevent them from stepping in and stopping the scam, he explained. Targeting seniors with AI AI has made it easier for scams to go according to plan, as its getting harder and harder for consumers to tell the real from the fake. AI has basically brought spear phishing to the masses as criminals can craft far more targeted attacks at scale, Pascual… [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago
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