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• Online Shopping in the Tariff Era

  Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.

• Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget

  Food prices have risen more than 22% since the beginning of 2020, but shopping strategically might help households spend less on groceries.

• Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?

  It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.

• HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?

  The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.