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![Instead of using credit to stay afloat with regular expenses, consider some of these alternatives to keep your finances on track. Instead of using credit to stay afloat with regular expenses, consider some of these alternatives to keep your finances on track.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-87874695.jpg?w=132)
5 ways to avoid relying on credit for everyday purchases
Instead of using credit to stay afloat with regular expenses, consider some of these alternatives to keep your finances on track.
![The Supreme Court recently overturned the Chevron deference legal doctrine, potentially upending many financial regulations. Here’s what experts say it could mean for investors and the crypto industry. The Supreme Court recently overturned the Chevron deference legal doctrine, potentially upending many financial regulations. Here’s what experts say it could mean for investors and the crypto industry.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159564157.jpg?w=132)
The end of Chevron deference is a ‘power shift’ for investors
The Supreme Court recently overturned the Chevron deference legal doctrine, potentially upending many financial regulations. Here’s what experts say it could mean for investors and the crypto industry.
![Of the four main Hawaiian islands for tourism — Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island — one stands out as cheapest. Of the four main Hawaiian islands for tourism — Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island — one stands out as cheapest.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1238716155.jpg?w=131)
What’s the cheapest Hawaiian island to visit?
Of the four main Hawaiian islands for tourism — Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island — one stands out as cheapest.
![Recent college graduates are entering a stronger job market than previous generations. Recent college graduates are entering a stronger job market than previous generations.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2152533931.jpg?w=132)
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Actually, the job market isn’t so bad for Gen Z college grads
Recent college graduates are entering a stronger job market than previous generations.
![The classic wallet will be as outdated tomorrow as typewriters are today. The classic wallet will be as outdated tomorrow as typewriters are today.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2139242552.jpg?w=132)
How the next generation will use credit cards
The classic wallet will be as outdated tomorrow as typewriters are today.
![Moms groups can be fertile ground for financial tips. Moms groups can be fertile ground for financial tips.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1334507973.jpg?w=132)
What we can learn from ‘Money Moms’
Moms groups can be fertile ground for financial tips.
![The low prices on several products are likely a result of those particular products being replaced by newer versions. The low prices on several products are likely a result of those particular products being replaced by newer versions.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1661288930.jpg?w=132)
Prime Day 2024 is here. Deals are a mixed bag
The low prices on several products are likely a result of those particular products being replaced by newer versions.
![Grocery prices are up 0.1% in June, according to the consumer price index. Grocery prices are up 0.1% in June, according to the consumer price index.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2152531055.jpg?w=140)
Grocery prices tick back up in latest inflation report
Grocery prices are up 0.1% in June, according to the consumer price index.
![Labeling a sale as “Prime Day” or “Black Friday” doesn't necessarily make it a bargain. Protect your wallet this month by steering clear of these four shopping mistakes. Labeling a sale as “Prime Day” or “Black Friday” doesn't necessarily make it a bargain. Protect your wallet this month by steering clear of these four shopping mistakes.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1229664038.jpg?w=140)
Avoid these 4 Prime Day pitfalls
Labeling a sale as “Prime Day” or “Black Friday” doesn't necessarily make it a bargain. Protect your wallet this month by steering clear of these four shopping mistakes.
![A credit card is placed into a credit card machine for processing payments A credit card is placed into a credit card machine for processing payments](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1660871713.jpg?w=140)
How to use buy now, pay later like a pro
Buy now, pay later is a form of credit that should be used strategically and only on certain occasions.