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This common shopping habit could derail your budget—here's how to avoid it

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By Mike Winters Verified
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With inflation continuing to squeeze many household budgets, shoppers may be looking for ways to stretch every dollar. But one common shopping habit can quietly work against those efforts, even if it feels like it's helping you save money. The behavior, sometimes called "spaving" — short for "spending to save" — happens when you buy extra items to qualify for free shipping, stock up on unneeded products because they're on sale or spend more to unlock a bigger discount.
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Gas prices could rise as Iran conflict escalates—a 'budget reset' may help absorb the added cost, financial planners say Original

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By Mike Winters Verified
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Gas prices could rise after President Donald Trump said the U.S. ceasefire with Iran was over and suggested more strikes could follow. The national average for regular gas is about $3.80 a gallon, according to AAA — well below this year's $4.56 peak in May. But renewed tensions could reverse the recent decline, says Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
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World Cup fans spent anywhere from $2,500 to $150,000 to see matches—they say it was worth it Original

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By Meline Rosales, Mike Winters Verified
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Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets. As of July 2, some of the best resale seats for marquee knockout matches were listed for roughly $20,000 on StubHub. Many upper-level resale seats were listed for around $5,000. But tickets are just one part of the cost. Add airfare, hotels, rental cars, meals and merchandise, and the price of attending the tournament can cost thousands of dollars more.
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