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Tue May 27 2025

 

Betty Lin-Fisher Consumer reporter

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Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's edition of The Daily Money.

Summer travel is around the corner for many travelers, but less may be more when it comes to summer vacations this year, reports my colleague Eve Chen.

While travelers are still planning to get away, many are shifting their destinations, trip duration and other factors amid economic uncertainty.

An April 28 to May 1 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by members-only home-swapping community Kindred found that 90% were "actively looking" for ways to save on summer travel. 

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Grand Prismatic Spring is Yellowstone's largest hot spring, according to the park.

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When something is wrong with a product or we have an issue with a company, we're itching to connect with someone from customer service to make it right.

But a growing number of scammers are creating fake customer service phone numbers or websites, or even connecting with someone venting on social media to take advantage of the situation.

Could iPhones really cost $3,500?

President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States.

Experts agree a new tariff could drive iPhone prices higher, but disagree on how much.

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The sun sets on America's most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains. Many travelers are considering domestic vacations this summer to save money.

Economic uncertainty won't keep Americans at home this summer, but vacations patterns are shifting.

A crew works to remove branches from a fallen tree as DTE works to restore power for residents on Baxter Avenue in Royal Oak on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, following a storm that swept through the area on Tuesday.
 

Scammers are using fake customer service numbers to trap you

Scammers are setting up fake customer service responses to lure people who have trouble with legitimate companies.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 14: Customers shop iPhones at an Apple store on April 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Technology stocks got a boost today after President Donald Trump removed smartphones and other electronics from its tariffs on China over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
 

Could Trump pressure really lead to $3,500 iPhones?

Experts agree tariffs and pressure from President Donald Trump to make iPhones in the U.S. will drive prices higher, but disagree on how much.

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From Billie Eilish to BTS: How far fans are traveling for live music

Whether it's chasing the cheapest tickets or seeking unforgettable venues, concertgoers are traveling more than ever.

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Read this before you get your first Social Security check

The amount of money Social Security pays you each month may not be the same amount of money you were getting at your job -- not even close.

Alicia Walter and Nate Stark introduce themselves as Californians instead of American.
 

Are U.S. travelers ditching overseas trips over political anxiety?

Some Americans worry they'll be unwelcome when traveling internationally because of the nation's volatile political climate.

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This is the most magical part of Universal's new Harry Potter world

While most guests flock to Epic Universe's new Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride, the real magic is this world's enchanting creatures.

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Fight boredom with these wallet-friendly ways to enjoy your city

Hidden gems don't have to be hard to find! Here are some wallet-friendly ways to help you explore your town in new ways.

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