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What inflation actually costs the American family. A monthly accountability project by @tomselliott & @grabienmedia

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CLICK2HOUSTON: Holiday airfare prices are soaring: How to save on Thanksgiving and Christmas flights
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Holiday airfare prices are soaring: How to save on Thanksgiving and Christmas flights

Holiday airfare prices are soaring: How to save on Thanksgiving and Christmas flights

Holiday airfares are significantly higher this year, with average round-trip prices around $402 for Thanksgiving (up 30% year-over-year) and $452 for Christmas. AAA advises booking soon.

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CBS NEWS: Daily parking fees at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to take effect in 2027
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Daily parking fees at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to take effect in 2027

Daily parking fees at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to take effect in 2027

Free parking at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is coming to an end, as officials announced paid parking will take effect in 2027.

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CBS NEWS: Why car insurance prices keep rising, and what drivers can do
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Why car insurance prices keep rising, and what drivers can do

Why car insurance prices keep rising, and what drivers can do

Auto insurance is getting more expensive, but understanding what's driving the costs higher could help you save.

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YAHOO: Golden Gate Park announces parking fees starting Jan. 1, 2027
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Golden Gate Park announces parking fees starting Jan. 1, 2027

Golden Gate Park announces parking fees starting Jan. 1, 2027

The days of free parking at Golden Gate Park are coming to an end.

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WSJ: Why High Beef Prices Are Here to Stay
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Why High Beef Prices Are Here to Stay

Why High Beef Prices Are Here to Stay

Shrinking U.S. cattle herd is putting meatpackers out of business, fracturing the supply chain.

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CBS NEWS: Parking rates at Downtown Sacramento county garage set to increase in January
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Parking rates at Downtown Sacramento county garage set to increase in January

Parking rates at Downtown Sacramento county garage set to increase in January

Parking in Downtown Sacramento is about to get more expensive, with Sacramento County approving a double-digit rate increase at its public parking garage on 7th and H streets. But the higher rates...

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WSB-TV: Nearly 500K Georgians could leave ACA marketplace as premiums climb - WSB-TV
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Nearly 500K Georgians could leave ACA marketplace as premiums climb

Nearly 500K Georgians could leave ACA marketplace as premiums climb

The average monthly Georgia Access premium is increasing by about $157 for 2027.

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CNBC: My electricity bill jumped to $400 — here’s what I did to make it less painful
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My electricity bill jumped to $400 — here’s what I did to make it less painful

My electricity bill jumped to $400 — here’s what I did to make it less painful

I'm paying bills with a credit card that earns rewards and bulking up my emergency fund as prices increase.

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BLOOMBERG.COM: Hong Kong Home Prices to Rise 5% Next Year, BI Forecasts
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Hong Kong Home Prices to Rise 5% Next Year, BI Forecasts

Hong Kong Home Prices to Rise 5% Next Year, BI Forecasts

Hong Kong home prices are set to climb another 5% next year as surging rents and a rallying yuan fuel purchases by mainland Chinese buyers, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

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WKRN NEWS 2: Tennessee Republicans propose grocery tax cut on ‘food staples’
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Tennessee Republicans propose grocery tax cut on ‘food staples’

Tennessee Republicans propose grocery tax cut on ‘food staples’

Tennessee shoppers could soon get some relief at the grocery store, but how much they save may depend on what’s in their carts.

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