The Daily Money: What to do if money is tight

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The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Monday, June 29 Happy Monday, readers. We're rapidly approaching Fourth of July weekend, but before you lather on mosquito spray, heat up the grill and set off bottle rockets, we've got a few more days of money and tech news for you. It's David, here to get you started: Black homeownership lags whites: The gap in racial equity that persists in many facets of American life impacts homeownership as well, a new report from Redfin finds. Mask rage: A woman shopping without a mask at a California Trader Joe's caused a scene Friday, calling employees "Democratic pigs" and screaming profanities. Advice from a procrastinator: I understand when people tell me they would rather not talk about their finances right now, since money is tight.  But if not now, when? Now is the time to set up a savings and investment plan. Keep scrolling down for more news.  David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor Homeownership plays role in race wealth gap The gap in racial equity that persists in many facets of American life impacts home home ownership as well, new report from Redfin finds. Trader Joe's maskless shopper causes scene Was your Chase checking account balance off? Here's why If money is tight here's what you need to do Fireworks sales are booming across the nation Papa John's and Shaq launch Shaq-a-Roni Pizza Ford offers buy-back deal to offset anxiety After three-week decline, mortgage forbearance grows... Starbucks barista's tip grows to $84k after customer... Facebook under more pressure over hate speech   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102