Financial Experts Warn of 'Spaving' Trend (Newser Sunday Summary)

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June 9, 2024     If You Only Read One Thing Financial Experts Warn of 'Spaving' Trend Stores have been enticing shoppers to spend more so they can save more for ages, but in today's economy, financial experts warn that what's come to be known as "spaving" can backfire on one's finances. Keep reading   On the National Stage Biden Tweaks Trump in Visit to US Cemetery President Biden closed out his five-day trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump skipped when he was president. Keep reading   On the World Stage Hostage Code: 'The Diamonds Are In Our Hands' New details are emerging about Israel's surprise rescue of four hostages taken from Gaza on Saturday morning. Keep reading   Weekend Jaw-Dropper What the Heck Has Washed Ashore in Oregon? A massive rare fish thought to only live in temperate waters in the Southern Hemisphere has washed up on Oregon's northern coast, drawing crowds of curious onlookers intrigued by the unusual sight. Keep reading   Wild Card 'The Diamond Industry Is In Trouble' If recent trends are any indication, natural diamonds are losing their sparkle with consumers. Keep reading   From our sponsors Hands Down Some of the Best Credit Cards for Balance Transfers Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? Yes, it sounds crazy. But it's true. The secret: Find a card with a "0% intro APR" period for balance transfers. Then, transfer your debt balance and pay it down as much as possible during the intro period. No interest means you could pay off the debt faster. Check out the full list of cards you can use to do this here. Check it out   And Don't Overlook... 'Starbucks of Bowling' Upends Sport's Old-School Culture The Lever estimates that 70 million Americans bowled at least once last year, making the humble pastime the largest participation sport in the nation. Keep reading Sinking Island's Residents Throw in the Towel On a tiny island off Panama's Caribbean coast, about 300 families are packing their belongings for a dramatic change. Keep reading We May Have Gone Too Far in Demonizing Opioids The stigma in America against opioid use is an understandable one, writes Ann Neumann in the Baffler. Keep reading There's a New Best Airline in the World Air New Zealand has been dethroned. Keep reading Disney's China Experiment Hasn't Gone as Expected When Disney opened Shangahi Disneyland in 2016, it had visions of becoming a cultural juggernaut in China on par with its success in the US. Keep reading     How You Voted This Week 84% Hilarious Congressman May Regret Bringing Young Son to Work 67% Intriguing Did China Steal Bodies, Camera of Doomed Everest Climbers? 94% Depressing 2 Weeks After Creek Accident, Rodeo Star's Son Dies 91% Brilliant 4 Hostages Rescued in a 'Miraculous Triumph' 80% Scary Late Arrival at 9-Year-Old's Sleepover: a Very Messy Bear 83% Ridiculous Alec Baldwin, Wife, 7 Kids Are Getting a Reality Show   This Week's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved