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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.
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There's no doubt pet owners love their furry family members.
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But pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive, a new Bank of America Institute analysis finds. As costs, including veterinary care, go up, there has been a pullback on pet adoption rates and pet ownership, which may signal that affordability is playing a larger role among animal lovers, the Bank of America Institute said.
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Olivia Sablan, 27, is shown with her 3-year-old rescue Golden Retriever Lemon. Sablan said she'd be willing to cut other parts of her budget to afford Lemon.
Provided by Olivia Sablan
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How loyal are you to brands?
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Strained by tighter budgets and product price increases, more shoppers are willing to ditch their favorite brand for a cheaper alternative, a new study finds.
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In a survey of more than 1,000 Americans by DOSS, 60% of shoppers said they have dropped a brand they were previously loyal to because of an uptick in price.
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Unrealistic expectations?
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The average college student expects to earn $80,000 a year after graduation, according to a new survey.
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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@USATODAY.com or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here.
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Rising veterinary and pet care costs are impacting adoption rates and household budgets across the United States.
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In a new survey, 60% of shoppers said they would drop their loyal brand if the price hike was too high.
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The Class of 2026 may have to manage their expectations about that first job.
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Walmart is now offering 30-minute delivery services in 33 cities across the United States.
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It can be stressful, costly and time-consuming to buy a home if you already own one. New companies have created financial options to smooth the way.
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CVS Health will reinstate coverage of Eli Lilly's weight-loss injectable Zepbound and begin coverage of the anti-obesity pill Foundayo.
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Find the coffee maker that fits your life, so you can skip the cafe and brew a delicious cup in your kitchen.
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Preparing your house and property for a hurricane will pay off with less damage and a quicker recovery after the storm.
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The World Cup is just a few weeks away, and McDonald's appears to be getting in on the action with a new Happy Meal featuring Squishmallows.
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