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  1. Discovery+ Price Increase: New $6.99 and $11.99 Plans Cost $12 to $24 More a Year

    The Discovery+ price increase lifts plans to $6.99 and $11.99 a month. Our math shows the added yearly cost and what switching tiers or pausing could save.

  2. Citi AAdvantage Annual Fee Rises to $150: Break-Even Math on the $51 Increase

    The Citi AAdvantage annual fee rises from $99 to $150 on Jan. 24, 2027. Our break-even math shows which new perks cover the $51 increase.

  3. How to Update Chrome: Steps for Every Device and How to Confirm the Patch

    Chrome updates in the background but applies the patch only after a restart. Here are the steps for Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook and phones, and how to confirm the fix is in.

  4. Student Loan Autopay: How to Get the 1% Rate Cut Before the Dec. 31 Deadline

    Federal borrowers on autopay can cut their rate by 1 percentage point through June 2028. Here is who qualifies, how to enroll by Dec. 31 and what it saves on real balances.

  5. Credit Limit Decrease: What Issuers Must Tell Cardholders and How to Respond

    A card issuer can lower a limit even to zero available credit. Here is what the notice rules say, how the cut changes utilization and what cardholders can do next.