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Congress has passed new penny rounding rules, a policy shift tied to the phase-down of the US penny that will change how cash transactions are totaled. The news is circulating alongside a reminder that a silent auction run by the Illinois Restaurant Association closes tomorrow, bundled in the group's latest industry update to members.

PennyGuard, an AI-powered personal finance assistant, is being introduced to the public. Users can link a card or bank account, and optionally their email, to see all subscriptions and recurring bills in one place. The tool also highlights card perks and helps users cancel services, claim refunds, or negotiate lower bills.