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10/16/2026

The price you see on the shelf may not be the exact amount you pay at checkout.

With penny production ended, some merchants have started rounding cash purchases up or down to the nearest nickel. Depending on the total, that could mean a few cents more or a few cents less.

Paying by credit card may come with another wrinkle. Some retailers and service providers are adding surcharges to help offset card processing costs, which may increase the final price.

That means the same purchase could cost slightly different amounts depending on whether you use cash, debit, or credit.

Before you pay, take a second to compare the total for cash, debit, and credit so you know which option makes the most sense for that purchase.


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More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card transactions.

10/15/2026

📉 MARKET UPDATE – WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2026

Markets found some relief as easing oil price pressures helped calm Treasury yields. While the Fed’s September meeting minutes pointed to another potential rate hike this year, officials offered no clear timeline. The 10-year Treasury yield finished lower, ending a six-week streak of consecutive weekly gains.

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10/14/2026

This month's chart unpacks where we most commonly go for information. Take a look, and you'll see one source stands out from the rest.

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

📉 MARKET UPDATE – WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2026

Treasury yields continued moving higher, with the 10-year yield reaching levels not seen since 2002 as the ongoing Middle East conflict kept oil prices and inflation concerns elevated. Meanwhile, a weaker-than-expected jobs report offered little relief, while headline PCE inflation held at 3.4% year over year in August.

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10/09/2026

Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October. Just a reminder that banks and government offices close for the day.

10/05/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We take this time to honor the strength of those who have faced a diagnosis, support those currently going through it, and recognize the families and communities who stand beside them.

Awareness matters. Support matters. Presence matters.

We stand with you.

10/01/2026

A few simple habits can go a long way toward helping keep your personal and financial information protected. How does cybersecurity connect to your broader financial picture? What steps are you taking at home and with your business?

09/28/2026

AI & You in 2027

09/28/2026

Cell phone use has risen steadily, and the "where" may explain why.