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You can’t tell when you’re passing one on the highway, but an electric vehicle may well have a superpower. It charges by plugging into the electric grid, of course, but it might also be able to send ...
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Right now, you can score the Amazon Kids Fire 7 tablet for almost 40% off. You can also get the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum for an impressive $700 off. Finally, you can grab the three-pack of Blink 2K Plus cams for over half off.
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It seems like Netflix’s presence at award shows gets bigger every year, and the 2026 Academy Awards proved that the streamer is a force to be reckoned with. Six Netflix original films earned 18 nominations this year, taking home seven, including for best animated feature and best original song for KPop Demon Hunters, best documentary…
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A new survey found that 81% of Americans would skip a traditional wedding if it meant having more money for a house down payment.
Many couples are embracing smaller weddings and elopements, with many saying intimate celebrations better fit their financial goals and long-term priorities.
Today's couples aren't giving up on marriage they're finding creative ways to celebrate while putting homeownership and financial security first.
For generations, a big wedding was seen as one of life's biggest milestones. But as home prices and everyday costs continue to climb, many couples are starting to view that celebration differently.
New research from Maxwell Social suggests that more Americans are willing to skip the traditional wedding altogether if it helps them reach other financial goals especially buying a home. In fact, a large majority said they'd rather put that money toward a house down payment than a one-day event.
ConsumerAffairs spoke with David Litwak, founder and CEO of Maxwell Social, who explained what's driving this shift and why smaller weddings and elopements are becoming a practical choice for couples looking to build their future.
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The Maxwell Social survey of 1,006 Americans suggests that the traditional large wedding is losing ground to smaller, more flexible celebrations.
More than half of respondents (56%) said their ideal wedding would center on a party rather than a traditional ceremony and reception, while nearly half (49%) have considered eloping without telling anyone.
Financial considerations appear to be a major driver: about four in five Americans said they would trade a traditional wedding for a house down payment (81%), paying off debt (81%), or a dream honeymoon or year of travel (80%).
Among couples who downsized their weddings, many redirected the savings toward major financial goals, including homeownership.
The survey also found that 69% of Americans view a destination elopement as a bigger status symbol in 2026 than a traditional 200-person reception, suggesting that intimate celebrations are increasingly seen as intentional and aspirational rather than a budget compromise.
Instead of viewing a traditional wedding as the default, many now see it as one option among many, Litwak said.
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Nearly half of parents expect to spend more than $500 on back-to-school shopping this year.
More households plan to use Buy Now, Pay Later services to help cover school expenses.
Many parents say they're cutting back in other areas to make room in the budget.
For many families, back-to-school shopping is no longer just about checking supplies off a list.
A new survey from Omnisend suggests that rising costs are making the annual shopping trip more stressful, with parents looking for new ways to manage the expense.
According to the survey of 1,075 U.S. consumers, 40% of parents expect this year's back-to-school shopping to be more financially stressful than last year's. Nearly half (44%) anticipate spending more than $500, while 19% believe they'll spend over $1,000 on school-related purchases.
Whether parents shop online or in-store, most are trying to keep things simple by buying everything from a single retailer or platform, Marty Bauer, Ecommerce Expert at Omnisend said in a news release.
That means fewer trips, less time spent comparing prices, and easier access to the discounts and rewards stores offer during the back-to-school season. For families with long shopping lists, buying everything in one place doesnt just save time, it can also help stretch the household budget.
Clothing, technology, and supplies are driving costs
Parents reported that apparel is among their biggest financial concerns this year. Shoes topped the list, with 43% saying they're worried about affording them, followed closely by clothing and uniforms (42%). Backpacks (31%), electronics such as laptops and calculators (34%), and everyday school supplies like notebooks and pens (32%) also ranked high on the list of expected expenses.
To help spread out those costs, many families plan to rely on financing. The survey found that 45% of households expect to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services for back-to-school purchases, up from 39% last year. Nearly one-third of respondents said those payment plans will cover more than half of their back-to-school spending.
Buy Now, Pay Later was once associated with splurges and impulse purchases, Bauer said. Today, it's increasingly being used for routine expenses.
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