Affordable Midwest College Towns, $1 Trump Coins and More of Today’s Top Money News
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Hello, everyone! We’re back with another daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there. If there are any typos in today’s article, please forgive me. I had a piece of chocolate too close to bedtime and it gave me heartburn, so I didn’t sleep well. But enough about my life — here’s the news.
The Big Lead: 14 Best and Most Affordable Midwest College Towns in America
The Midwestern region of the United States has long enjoyed a reputation for its affordability, extending to residents of all ages from retirees to students. Fourteen Midwestern college towns were identified as the best and most affordable to live in, according to a recent MoneyLion study.
Economy Spotlight: $1 Trump Coins
President Trump’s love for gold has made its way to our legal tender. A new $1 “gold” coin (it’s really just an outer layer of manganese brass) featuring Trump’s face on the “heads” side went on sale yesterday, according to the U.S. Mint. If that seems odd or controversial to you, it’s because it is. Read the full story here.
Good To Know: 6 Aldi Finds That Beat Trader Joe’s
After reviewing a sneak peek at Aldi’s September arrivals, MoneyLion compared incoming items to similar offerings at Trader Joe’s and discovered six are surprisingly better buys at Aldi.
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