The Daily Money: Inflated beer (not Bears)

The Daily Money: The cost of beer is rising and how to stop getting interrupted by scam callers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Monday, January 9 Good Monday! It's Medora, and I'm starting with the best news first. Coming from Chicago, I see the silver lining to the 10-game losing streak of the Chicago Bears. We get the No. 1 draft pick! The first time since 1947 and only the third time in Bears history. Ha! Ok, back to money and finance. As we gear up for post-season tailgating, you may want to make it BYOB. The cost of beer is rising fast, and we're not just talking specialty craft beers. Stadium favorites like Budweiser, Miller and Coors are leading the price gains. Or maybe it's time for dry January? Just a thought. Stop calling me! We've all had them. Those incessant calls alerting us that our car warranty is about to expire or trying to sell us something we never asked for. You should know a robocall trying to sell something via consumers' wireless or wireline phones is always illegal unless the company has obtained written or oral permission from the consumer. There are only a few exceptions such as emergency calls regarding danger to life or safety that are made to either wireless or landline numbers, or market research, or polling calls via wireline numbers only.  Occasionally, though, you may see a number you're not sure is a scam call. How do you know? Here's a guide on how to find out and what you can do about these calls. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 The FTC wants people to ban noncompete agreements. What does this mean for you and for businesses? Traditional offices are prehistoric, says Zillow's CEO. How employers need to change with the times. Social Security isn't just for retirees. Here's who else qualifies. Mood cars? Color changing cars are among the highlights of this year's CES show in Las Vegas. 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 It doesn't get butter than this! How to create flavored butters to spice up your crackers and breads. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Walgreens may have overplayed theft concerns last year, CFO says Walgreens' global CFO, James Kehoe, said the company might've "cried too much" about retail theft last year, noting a decrease on an earnings call. How to buy legitimate N95 and KN95 masks Macy's closing more stores in 2023 as part of growth strategy Is beer getting more expensive? Yup. You don't have to retire to get Social Security. Who else qualifies? Traditional offices are fossils. Employers need to adapt. OPINION CES 2023: What we learned about the cars of the future FTC wants to ban noncompete agreements. Is that a good idea? Who keeps calling me? Look up phone numbers flagged as potential spam Are you ready for a richcession? Here's what that could mean in 2023.   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102