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Cruise line's tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

August 6, 2026

Cruise line's tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

Princess Cruises is raising deposits and moving final payment deadlines to 120 days before departure, sparking online debate among travelers.

Burrito debate rips open GOP civil war on affordability: ‘We will lose, and deserve it’

August 6, 2026

Burrito debate rips open GOP civil war on affordability: ‘We will lose, and deserve it’

A college student's complaint about a $20 burrito sparked a fierce GOP debate on affordability, even drawing in JD Vance and Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

Angry cruise passengers blast major line over surprise daily gratuity hike

July 30, 2026

Angry cruise passengers blast major line over surprise daily gratuity hike

Celebrity Cruises raised its automatic gratuity charges by $1.50 per person per day. Some angry passengers are threatening to remove their payment of the fees and tip in cash.

America’s tipping culture has gone from rewarding service to fee insanity

July 27, 2026

America’s tipping culture has gone from rewarding service to fee insanity

Tipping has morphed from rewarding outstanding service into an obligation that resembles a socialist experiment, with tip screens and hidden fees.

Obama Presidential Center subcontractors file fresh payment claims totaling nearly $900K

July 25, 2026

Obama Presidential Center subcontractors file fresh payment claims totaling nearly $900K

Three subcontractors claim nearly $900,000 in unpaid work on Home Court, the Obama Presidential Center's basketball facility hosting WNBA All-Star events.

Ford agenda carries $18B price tag, Lombardo campaign report estimates

July 22, 2026

Ford agenda carries $18B price tag, Lombardo campaign report estimates

Aaron Ford's policy proposals carry an estimated $18.1 billion price tag over four years, requiring billions in new taxes, a Lombardo report claims.

First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising

July 21, 2026

First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising

A WalletHub study ranks Seattle and Tacoma among the toughest U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers, with starter homes averaging well over $500,000.

Skip two years of college debt and give your family a lifetime of wealth

July 18, 2026

Skip two years of college debt and give your family a lifetime of wealth

Community college costs roughly 10% of a four-year degree, creating a $114,000 swing that could secure a family's financial legacy for decades.

Think your state is expensive? New data reveals where Americans face the highest cost of living

July 17, 2026

Think your state is expensive? New data reveals where Americans face the highest cost of living

Housing costs drive massive differences in state affordability, with Hawaii's housing index topping 300 while the South dominates the cheapest list.

These Democrat-led states have turned vaping into a pricey habit

July 15, 2026

These Democrat-led states have turned vaping into a pricey habit

Minnesota and Washington impose the nation's highest vape tax at $17.90 per product, while some states add just $0.36 to the same item.