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Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher and welcome to today's edition of The Daily Money. |
On Fridays, I'll be bringing you a consumer-focused edition of this newsletter. It'll still give you links to many of the top Money stories from my USA TODAY colleagues, but we'll focus on stories from a consumer perspective. |
I joined USA TODAY in October after 28 years as a journalist at the Akron Beacon Journal , a Gannett/USA TODAY network newspaper in Ohio. I'm a Chicago-area native and a graduate of the University of Iowa. While in Akron, I covered a variety of beats as a metro, business and medical reporter. I also was a consumer reporter and columnist for 23 years. |
When I joined USA TODAY, I jumped into the thick of holiday shopping coverage, but here are other stories I've written that may interest you as 2024 kicks off: |
Did you make any New Year's Resolutions, like losing weight? Here are 5 more to help you avoid getting scammed this year. Scammers are always betting that you're going to let your guard down while you are multi-tasking or passively scrolling on your phone. These resolutions are a good reminder to help protect yourself and your loved ones. |
If you have a topic you'd like to suggest or if you'd be willing to be featured in a future story about your Uncomfortable Conversation, email me at blinfisher@USATODAY.com with "Uncomfortable Conversations" in the subject line. |
Want to learn how to thrift? Tips from thrifting experts | Dina Younis is a professional thrifting influencer who operates Dina's Days. Shane Wynn |
I've always loved thrifting and garage sales. During COVID, my husband started selling excess things in our basement on eBay and found a new hobby/side gig. Soon, he started asking me to go to thrift stores and garage sales, and we now also frequent estate sales. He looks for things to resell. I just look for fun treasures while remembering that I don't want to become a packrat, so I'm often just browsing. |
When news that a woman in Virginia bought a vase for $3.99 at a thrift store and sold it for more than $100,000 hit right before the holidays, I checked with thrifting professionals to write a primer on how to thrift treasures for themselves and maybe land a hidden gem. |
📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 |
Those iconic Sweethearts conversation heart candies are getting with the modern era of dating. The candy maker is releasing "Situationships Boxes" ahead of Valentine's Day. "The specially designed boxes contain blurry, misprinted candies that are as hard to read as Gen-Z relationships," the company, Spangler, said. |
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. | | | | Here's 5 New Year's resolutions to make to help protect yourself and avoid fraud or scams this year. | | | |  | Are you seeing ads about products that promise to melt away the pounds without any work? Be careful of New Year's weight-loss scams. | | | | In the first of a new series called Uncomfortable Conversations About Money, we tackle the topic of grandparents spoiling the kids with holiday gifts. | | | | New FTC rules prohibiting illegal bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees will help consumers, advocates say. Here's details. | | | | Only half of America's credit card customers believe they can pay off their December balance in full, signaling a low ebb in "credit card confidence" | | | | Thrifting is no longer taboo. You can find great things for yourself or maybe even spot a treasure for a big payoff. Here are some tips. | | | | The new simplified FAFSA 2024-25 soft launch has expanded its open hours, but millions are still having trouble accessing the form. Here's when to try. | | | | Real estate activity will vary significantly from market to market with some top-growth areas expected to see double-digit increases, says Hale. | | | | For those relationships where you're not quite sure where you stand, there's now a limited-edition candy for that. | | | | If you're late for your flight, it's not the end of the world. Here's what to do and how you can get on your way with minimal hassle. | | | | |  | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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