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Holly Firfer

Reporter · US

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Sep 15, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Holly Firfer,Emily Hanford-Ostmann

    Still shocked at your grocery bill? Here's why prices aren't coming down (opens the original)

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    Grocery prices remain one of the biggest financial stress points for Americans, even as inflation data shows prices leveling off. The government's consumer price index shows that grocery prices were flat from July to August and up just 2.2% from a year ago. But that stability is not translating into relief at the checkout line. "Grocery is the thing we buy most often, right? It hits our wallet and our time every single week," said John Laramie, founder of the price comparison tool CartHappy. Res

  2. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Holly Firfer,Emily Hanford-Ostmann

    What is Coast FIRE for retirement and can it work for you? (opens the original)

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    Saving up for retirement isn't easy, but more people are trying a strategy called "Coast FIRE" — investing aggressively early on, then letting that money grow without adding another dollar. Coast FIRE is a spin on the better-known FIRE movement — short for "Financial Independence, Retire Early" — where people save and invest aggressively to retire young. Ryan Sterling, founder and CEO of NerdWallet Wealth Partners, said traditional FIRE can feel unrealistic for a lot of people. "The one issue wi

  3. Article · Jul 28, 2026 · Holly Firfer

    Landing a job now takes more than just clicking apply, career experts say (opens the original)

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    Millions of Americans say finding a job feels harder than ever — and the data backs them up. Despite low unemployment rates, hiring is down compared to this time last year and below pre-pandemic levels. LinkedIn reports hiring has slowed, and career experts say job seekers now need a much more strategic approach to stand out. If you've applied for dozens — or even hundreds — of jobs lately and heard nothing back, you're not alone. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, said the disconnect b

  4. Article · Jul 21, 2026 · Holly Firfer,Emily Hanford-Ostmann

    Friends owe you money? Gen Z goes into debt covering group expenses, survey finds (opens the original)

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    Are you still waiting for a friend to pay for their share of a girls' weekend or boys' golf outing? That feeling of frustration is more familiar than you might think. From airfare to bar tabs, someone usually ends up fronting the money for group trips or other shared expenses. The problem? Trying to get friends to actually pay you back. RELATED STORY | Flight canceled? Here's what you're owed — and what you might still have to pay A new Zelle report found that 76% of Gen Z consumers who covered

  5. Article · Jul 7, 2026 · Holly Firfer,Emily Hanford-Ostmann

    Gadget prices are rising as chip shortages squeeze the tech industry (opens the original)

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    Shoppers hunting for the latest tech are facing a new reality: the components powering their favorite devices are getting more expensive, and those costs are being passed along at checkout. "Apple abruptly raised prices on pretty much all of its iPads, its MacBooks, even some home devices like the Apple TV and the HomePod," said David Katzmaier, editor-in-chief of CNET. An entry-level iPad, for example, jumped from $349 to $449. A 13-inch MacBook Air went from $1,099 to $1,299. Microsoft has als

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