Gas prices dip nationwide as yearlong decline slows
An industry analyst notes the national average price for all grades and taxes sits at about 1.24 a gallon on Friday after a month of small drops. Prices have fallen roughly 65 cents since January, with only one increase in May. Analysts warn prices may rise as wholesale markets edge up and retailers pass on crude-cost savings. Self-serve regular unleaded averages 1.51, mid grade 1.29, premium 1.74. full-service regular 1.57, mid grade 1.65, premium 1.72.
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Inflation eases for sixth straight month in June
The Labor Department reported wholesale prices fell 0.1 percent in June marking the sixth consecutive decline and the longest streak since 1947. The drop covered inputs from melons to magazines as prices slipped in a sign of easing inflation pressures.
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Credit Card Billing Dispute and Fraud Guidance
A reader explains unauthorized Mastercard charges after a trip, with forged signature and ongoing billing errors. The expert notes rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, emphasizes written communication, withholding disputed amounts, and time frames for investigation, and advises sending a certified letter to the card issuer while keeping copies. Readers are invited to write to Susan Bondy for confidential help.
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Mutual Funds: A Beginner's Guide to Smart Investing
A concise beginner’s guide explains mutual funds as pooled portfolios of stocks and bonds offering diversification with modest sums. It covers risks, fees, and the role of funds in gaining exposure without portfolio management, plus tips from a Lexington investor and SEC guidance.
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Bargain Caribbean and Florida Summer Holiday Packages
Kiplinger's highlights sunny getaways with summer discounts across Caribbean and Florida resorts. Highlights include Vod Virgin Gorda bargains at Tattle Dix Bay from $250, Barbados Cobblers Cove suites $210–$270, and Florida Gulf Coast options like Sanibel Sundial eight day family packages from $504 to $921 per person. Nearby Tarpon Springs Innisbrook Hilton golf packages from $89 per person per night.
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Stock Quote Hotline Offers 24 Hour NYSE AMEX NASDAQ Quotes
The Herald Journal notes a free around-the-clock quotation service for NYSE AMEX and NASDAQ stocks. Call NewsLine at 472-2111 and enter category 9988 for quotes and directions to access the service.
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