AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousehold Budget Pressure: A new survey finds 77% of Americans are changing their 2026 holiday gift plans as inflation bites, with many admitting they’ve raided emergency funds. Credit Card Politics: Star Parker argues proposed credit-card price controls and caps would backfire by creating shortages and raising costs elsewhere. Personal Finance Basics: A guide breaks down what selling plasma can pay (up to about $900/month), plus eligibility and risk considerations. Everyday Spending Hacks: Grill experts share cheaper cuts that still deliver flavor as grocery prices stay high. Banking & Payments: Rho Invoicing adds card payments (credit/debit/Google Pay) on invoices, while Hobby Lobby rolls out Apple Pay and tap-to-pay at select stores. Consumer Scams: The BBB warns homeowners about home warranty “final notice” mailers and phone scams. Identity & Fraud Risk: FBI probes show millions of driver’s license scans flooding dark web markets, raising concerns for banks’ identity checks. Retirement & Savings: A piece explains how real estate can be held inside certain retirement accounts, but stresses the IRA must own the property.
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