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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused The Daily Money. |
Be careful the next time you're shopping and you get a "card declined" message. It could be a scam. |
The BBB is warning consumers of a new scam where customers are surprised to find out later their card was not declined after all and instead used for fraudulent charges. | The BBB is warning consumers about a new scam where your credit or debit card appears to be declined, but it isn't. OLIVIER DOULIERY, AFP via Getty Images |
Port strike could affect holiday gifts, supplies |
A looming strike among port workers at 36 East coast and Gulf Coast ports could translate into higher prices and shortages this holiday season, my colleague Medora Lee reports. |
Itching to take a fall trip? |
There's time to dream up an autumn getaway – and you can likely get a good deal. |
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Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you. | | | | That "card declined" message may actually not be true. You may get surprise charges instead. | | | | If East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers don't reach a labor deal this week, Americans could face high prices and shortages this holiday. | | | | The Department of Transportation requires airlines to offer refunds for flight cancellations, but not delays. | | | | Child care has grown so expensive that full-time care now costs more than rent in 16 of the nation's 100 largest cities, according to a new report. | | | | Target Circle Week, which runs Oct. 6-12, had deals including 50% off some Cuisinart and Shark products, and free Target gift cards on some purchases. | | | | Crooks continue to bombard email accounts with spam in an effort to steal your cash. Kim Komando has tips to avoid fake invoice, sextortion and more. | | | | Fall has arrived, but you still have time to book an autumn getaway – likely at a good price. | | | | Spanish police have arrested five people suspected of scamming the women, and an additional 10 people are under investigation for the scheme. | | | | Southwest Airlines said it expects to start selling tickets with seat assignments in the second half of 2025. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | | | 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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