Good morning and happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher in the consumer-centric Daily Money edition on Friday.
It’s been a while since I looked at the allowances for young adults, children. So when my colleague Rachel Barber read about his child’s benefits, I was surprised.
According to a new survey by Wells Fargo, 29% of parents increased their child allowances last year to keep up with inflation, while 65% have not reduced the amount they give to their children.
How much benefits do children get?
How to save on car loan interest
Are you in the market for new cars? When funding that new ride, you may want to consider the 20% rule.
In 2025, new cars reached record numbers.
What is the 20% rule? How will it help you pay for your car?
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Kroger is facing a Tiktok rebound after a June cake shortage video went viral for sale at one of the grocery locations. Recorded at a store in Atlanta, Georgia, the video showed several cakes decorated to a minimum on June 19th in honor of federal public holidays.
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