ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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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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Have you noticed your grocery bill going up?
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The latest Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, out this week, confirms that food-at-home costs rose 0.7% in April, marking the largest monthly increase since 2022.
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The higher costs are affecting shoppers like Ed Moore, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky. His latest grocery trip cost him $95 for a week's worth of food for one person. Retired and living on a fixed income, he said he doesn’t have much cash to cover an emergency, and the rising cost of essentials is making it more difficult to save in case one comes.
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What is the biggest worry of retirees?
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Will you outlive your savings or will your savings outlive you?
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Running out of savings in retirement is the biggest fear for 69% of respondents in a recent survey. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
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If you love the Papa John's garlic sauce that usually comes with your pizza, you're going to be happy about this news. This summer, Papa Johns will be bottling and distributing its Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery and retail stores nationwide.
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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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The cost of food at grocery stores in April had the biggest one-month gain in four years. What happened?
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Americans have several retirement fears. The big ones are mostly about money.
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American seniors chose Pepsi, Tylenol, and CVS as the brands they trust most in 2026.
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Recent surveys suggest AI has become a more popular financial adviser than actual financial advisers.
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Your local Target store could soon look different as the company announced plans to remodel over 130 of its stores.
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Improperly titling assets or naming beneficiaries can lead to delays, misdirected assets and extra costs to your heirs.
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A Los Angeles-based company has recalled select packages of its Creamy Sesame Noodles. Here's why.
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Papa Johns will bottle and distribute its iconic garlic dipping sauce to grocery stores and retailers nationwide this summer.
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As consumer search for deals amid rising new car prices, these are the 10 fastest selling used vehicles.
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