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Most Spend Half Of Paycheck In Two Days: Survey Shows Where It Goes Most Spend Half Of Paycheck In Two Days: Survey Shows Where It Goes
Most Spend Half Of Paycheck In Two Days: Survey Shows Where It Goes t doesn’t take long for payday euphoria to fade. For many Americans, it lasts less than two days. New research shows nearly half of the average paycheck is spent within 48 hours of hitting bank accounts, a pattern driven largely by essentials and bills that can’t wait. The Talker Research survey of 2,000 employed Americans, conducted between Monday, Aug. 18, and Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, revealed that more than a third of the average paycheck disappears in just the first 12 hours.  Millennials were the fastest spenders, burning through about 40 percent in that window — more than any othe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Amazon Prime's latest major promotion is promising millions of early holiday discounts just days after new restrictions on account sharing are set to begin. Prime Big Deal Days will begin at 3:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Amazon announced in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Early offers are already live, including up to 50% off Samsonite travel gear, 40% off holiday décor and entertaining items, and fall clothing starting at $10. Amazon is promoting deals across toys, electronics, home goods, beauty, and seasonal décor. Members can also shop curated lists like the…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy
Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy How much money does it take to feel financially content? A new national survey suggests Americans have a specific number in mind, and it comes with strings attached. The Talker Research survey, conducted for SurePayroll by Paychex, asked 2,000 adults what they would consider the perfect salary.  Respondents pointed to an average figure of $74,000, though nearly one in five said nothing less than six figures would cover their lifestyle. Even so, half of those surveyed said their current pay is not enough to support their needs, and one in four admitted they are unhappy with their incom…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs
Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans with the strongest credit scores are falling behind on payments as inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up household costs throughout 2025, according to new data. Late-stage delinquencies, which are accounts more than 90 days past due, surged 109% year-over-year among superprime borrowers in July, VantageScore said in a report released on Monday, Aug. 25. Those delinquencies rose 47% among prime borrowers. Superprime and prime borrowers are typically considered the most financially secure. "Consumers in the highest VantageScore credit tiers are showing i…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How Amazon is aiming to expand its fastest forms of delivery to thousands of rural communities and other underserved areas. The online retail giant has launched its latest effort to expand same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 smaller communities by the end of 2025, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. It's part of Amazon's $4 billion investment to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. The move hopes to cater to shoppers further away from big-box stores who face limited product choices and slower delivery windows. "Everybody loves fast delivery," …

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Supermarket Chain Slashing Prices On 400+ Items Despite Trump Tariffs: Here's Why Major Supermarket Chain Slashing Prices On 400+ Items Despite Trump Tariffs: Here's Why
Major Supermarket Chain Slashing Prices On 400+ Items Despite Trump Tariffs: Here's Why At a time when many grocery bills are going up, Aldi is going in the other direction. Aldi will cut prices on more than 400 items across all its stores, the company announced. The move comes as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have increased the costs of many staples and shaken consumer confidence. The supermarket chain said it's reducing prices for many items like fresh meat, organic produce, pantry goods, and picnic snacks. "While customers may see higher prices at other retailers, we're working hard to unlock even more value for our shoppers, just in time for sum…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Job Cuts Coming At Walmart: 1,500 Corporate Roles Slashed Major Job Cuts Coming At Walmart: 1,500 Corporate Roles Slashed
Major Job Cuts Coming At Walmart: 1,500 Corporate Roles Slashed Walmart is set to cut about 1,500 corporate jobs across the United States as part of a strategic restructuring effort, according to a new report. The move is aimed at reducing expenses and streamlining decision-making processes, The Wall Street Journal says. The decision, which was announced last week, is not tied to President Donald Trump's tariff policies, a Walmart spokesperson told the outlet. The layoffs will primarily affect teams within global technology operations, US e-commerce fulfillment, and the Walmart Connect division. Earlier report - Walmart Raising Prices Due To Tr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming Two days after America’s largest retailer, Walmart, said it would raise prices to cover the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the president responded with a three-word retort: “Eat the tariffs.” In an earnings call on Thursday, May 15, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told investors that the company would likely need to increase prices on groceries and general merchandise, despite a 2.5 percent increase in first-quarter earnings for 2025. “We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible,” he said, according to MarketWatch. “But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the redu…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Walmart Raising Prices Due To Trump's Tariffs, CEO Says: Here's What's More Expensive Walmart Raising Prices Due To Trump's Tariffs, CEO Says: Here's What's More Expensive
Walmart Raising Prices Due To Trump's Tariffs, CEO Says: Here's What's More Expensive Executives at Walmart are warning that the retail giant will raise prices on many everyday items due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Walmart will hike the costs of many grocery items and general merchandise, CEO Doug McMillon said during an earnings call on Thursday, May 15. The announcement comes as Walmart's revenue rose 2.5% in the first quarter of 2025. McMillon said the chain can't swallow the greater costs caused by Trump's tariffs. "We're positioned to manage the cost pressure from tariffs as well or better than anyone, but even at the reduced levels, the hig…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Sam’s Club Drops Membership to Just $20 — But Only Through May 12 Sam’s Club Drops Membership to Just $20 — But Only Through May 12
Sam’s Club Drops Membership to Just $20 — But Only Through May 12 Sam’s Club doesn’t offer membership deals like this often, but right now, for a limited time, new members can score a Sam’s Club annual membership for just $20—less than half the regular $50 price. The offer is available online only through May 12, 2025, and it unlocks access to one of the country’s most popular warehouse clubs. With inflation still tightening budgets, this promotion couldn’t come at a better time.  The $20 membership gives access to all Sam’s Club locations nationwide, along with exclusive member pricing on groceries, cleaning supplies, tech, home goods, and more. Mem…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Business
New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices
New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices Albertsons Companies is warning its suppliers: don't expect to pass tariff costs on to us, and definitely don't think we'll pass them on to our shoppers. In a letter sent to suppliers in March 2025, Albertsons told vendors that, with few exceptions, it "is not accepting cost increases due to tariffs," according to reporting by BoiseDev. The grocery giant further advised that any tariff-related surcharges added to invoices without prior approval could cause disputes and payment delays. Supermarket News and Grocery Nerd confirmed that suppliers seeking an exception must submit a detailed…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say
Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say US tariffs on goods from its three largest trading partners -- neighboring nations Canada and Mexico as well as China -- have gone into effect after President Trump signed an order late Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1. Canada and Mexico have been slapped with 25 percent tariffs. The rate for China, America's main economic rival, is 10 percent. Canada also has an adjusted 10 percent rate for energy products, include crude oil. Mexico and Canada account for about 70 percent of US crude oil imports. Now, many economists are warning that American consumers will be paying more for a host of staple i…

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by Joe Lombardi