Good morning. From a stunning drop in the U.S. trade deficit — now at its lowest level since 2009 — to growing retirement anxiety among 40% of adults, today’s stories hit your wallet from every angle. Plus, how a 75-year-old woman’s fight with Chicago over her towed van could help protect others from costly loss. Let’s get into it.

When a beach getaway turns into trouble in paradise overnight, tourists need to know what to do.

Vacationers in Mexico — including many Americans — faced that reality after cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes was killed Sunday, sparking violence in hotspots like Puerto Vallarta.

Airports shut down, cruise ships were diverted and the U.S. Embassy issued a shelter-in-place warning as tourists described scenes of chaos and fires near beach resorts.

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The city of Chicago towed a 75-year-old woman’s wheelchair-accessible van and sold it for scrap — without warning — pocketing just $15. After a seven-year legal fight, she’s won a settlement that could change city policy.

Here’s what happened — and how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.