1. More People Are Making 'no-buy year' Pledges. Should You?

The self-imposed rules of a no-buy challenge are simple: participants pledge to stop buying non-essential items. Read More

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2. The U.S. Can Avoid a Recession — But Higher Prices Are Here to Stay

Companies like Target, Walmart and Amazon may be cutting prices — but consumers should get used to paying more than they did pre-pandemic. Read More

3. Inflation Isn't Curbing American Appetites For Travel

Americans may be exhausted by inflation, but they aren't holding back when to comes to spending on travel and experiences. Read More

4. And Speaking Of... Memorial Day Weekend Breaks Travel Records

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration reported that it screened 2.95 million airline passengers on Friday — a record high. Read More

5. T-Mobile Asks 'Are You With Us?' As It Acquires Most of U.S. Cellular

T-Mobile announced it will acquire most of U.S. Cellular for $4.4 Billion, including stores, some wireless airwave rights and customers. Read More