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Andrea Riquier | Reporter
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Good morning! It’s Andrea Riquier in for Betty Lin-Fisher on this early-summer consumer Friday. Apologies for the earlier email snafu.
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15-year high for credit card delinquencies
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Roughly 13% of the nation’s credit card balance was at least 90 days delinquent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That suggests what one economist calls “increasing vulnerability among a subset of consumers" who are already late in making payments, now getting deeper into debt.
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What a way to make a living
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Who wouldn't want to start their day with Dolly Parton? Soon, you'll be able to pour yourself a "cup of ambition." Parton will launch a new "signature coffee brand" named after her iconic and Grammy-winning single. At first, Amaris Encinas reports, the coffee will only be available at the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee.
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The full line-up will be available nationwide later this year.
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Pushback against 'private authorizations'
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More than half of requests for either long-term care or rehabilitation were rejected by major private insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General. Senior advocates and nursing care industry participants say insurers use "prior authorizations" to deny care that many older adults need, leaving families with the bill.
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Andrea Riquier covers housing, the economy, financial markets, and more for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here .
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The numbers suggest a small but growing share of American consumers have fallen into a pit of credit card debt. It's hard to dig out.
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Dolly Parton is launching "Cup of Ambition," a new signature coffee brand she says "works just as hard" as she does.
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Large private health insurance companies routinely denied requests to get rehabilitation or other post-hospital specialized care, federal agency says.
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SpaceX is going public, and its shares are expected to go to the moon. Will it stay up there? Should you go along for the ride?
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In January, two women filed a proposed class action lawsuit and claimed Costco falsely advertised its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken.
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Carnival Cruise Line often lists lower fares than its competitors without skimping on variety.
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We break down Fridays weight loss plans, GLP-1 pricing, reviews and safety concerns in this expert-backed guide.
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The recalled diving pool toys were sold on Amazon, Temu, Shein, Walmart.com and Target.com. See the affected items.
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