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1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Erica Sandberg |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways You can lower the cost of festival admission by working the event or purchasing a ticket from credible sources. Credit cards and payment plans can help you save money, but only if you pay on time and pay the bill before interest is added. Eat before you go and pack essentials to avoid purchasing them at a premium once you're inside. Consider staying in a tent with friends and create low-cost festival looks by shopping at thrift stores or modifying clothes you already have.

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Dawn Papandrea |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways: The United States imports about 15% of its food, and with tariffs in place, many Americans are concerned about the impact on grocery prices. Some food categories are more susceptible to higher costs than others, including fresh produce, coffee and seafood. Consumers can try strategies like buying mostly U.S.-produced goods, choosing private label products, changing shopping habits and shopping at local farmers markets or fisheries.

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Emily Sherman |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways Music festival tickets alone typically cost between $200 and $600, before you factor in additional expenses like travel and food. Don’t forget to budget for your travel expenses, food and beverages, clothing and other miscellaneous costs associated with your festival experience. Combining travel and entertainment, music festivals can fit into a healthy budget as long as you make the decision carefully regarding your own financial situation.

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Jessica Walrack |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways By reviewing your 2024 tax return, you can improve your tax strategy for 2025. You may want to take steps like adjusting your withholdings, switching the legal structure of your business or increasing your contributions to tax-advantaged accounts. Correcting mistakes, such as underestimating income or missing deductions, can help save you money and reduce stress next year. With parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire this year, federal tax increases may be on the horizon.

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways Unless the red flags signaling a recession become more pronounced, it probably won’t be clear whether the United States is in a recession until July. A recession requires at least two quarters of negative GDP growth, which has not happened yet. There are indicators that suggest a recession is imminent, but also some that suggest there won’t be one. With all of the headlines about how tariffs could hurt the economy, you may wonder if we are in a recession.