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Some Disabled Veterans Can Now Get TSA PreCheck for Free

and on June 24, 2026

Disabled veterans who use a VA wheelchair or prosthetic can now waive the $85 enrollment fee — here’s what three conditions you must meet to claim it.

My Flight Got Canceled. Here’s How I Got Nearly $700 Back.

and on June 24, 2026

A British airline owed a USA TODAY reporter nearly $700 after a cancellation — but the airline never told him he could claim it.

How Much Silver Should You Own? Financial Experts Weigh In

and on June 24, 2026

Silver’s role in solar panels and EVs makes it far more volatile than gold — experts recommend keeping it to just 20–40% of your precious metals allocation.

July 4 Flights Are Getting Cheaper, but This Is the Priciest Day to Fly

and on June 24, 2026

Flying on July 2 costs 25% more than the holiday itself — book on July 4 and pay as little as $286 for a domestic flight, according to new data.

Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing, Saying SAVE America Act Must Pass First

and on June 24, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing affordability win stalled at the finish line after Trump demanded Congress first pass his controversial election reform bill.

455 People Including Doctors Charged in Historic $6.5B Health Care Schemes

and on June 24, 2026

The record-breaking crackdown spans 56 federal districts and includes a $1 billion Arizona scheme that allegedly funded luxury cars and a hotel in the Philippines.

It’s Hot Out: How to Keep Cool and Avoid Heat Illness

, and on June 24, 2026

More than 700 Americans die from extreme heat each year, and adults 65+ face the greatest danger — here’s what to watch for and how to stay safe.

Costco Is Opening 2 New Locations This Week. See Where

and on June 24, 2026

Two new Costco warehouses open this week in Utah and Florida, pushing the retailer past 640 U.S. stores as it plans 26 new locations in fiscal 2026.

Pressure to Leave a Good Tip Is Up. But Tipping Itself? Not So Much

and on June 24, 2026

The average U.S. restaurant tip is now 18.8%, below the 20% most diners assume is standard — and tips at fast-food counters have hit a pandemic-era low.

Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill as Cost of Living Surges

, and on June 23, 2026

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed 358-32 in the House, targeting manufactured home regulations, large investor restrictions, and a construction bottleneck years in the making.

These Budgeting Apps Can Help You Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

and on June 23, 2026

Between 57% and 69% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck — these five apps reveal exactly where your money’s going and help you plot an escape.

The Best Gas Price Savings and Rewards Apps to Battle High Fuel Costs

and on June 23, 2026

Three apps — GasBuddy, Gas Guru, and Upside — can save you up to 33 cents per gallon or put real cash back in your pocket every time you fill up.

New California Laws Go Into Effect on July 1. Here’s What to Know

, and on June 23, 2026

Minimum wages rise in 11 California cities on July 1, some to over $20 an hour, as a dozen new laws take effect.

Popular Plant-Based Foods Recalled for Possible Plastic Pieces

and on June 23, 2026

MorningStar Farms recalled two frozen products over plastic contamination — here’s which items are affected and how to get a refund.

US Citizenship Fees Could Rise 80% under New Trump Administration Plan

and on June 23, 2026

A new DHS proposal would raise naturalization application fees from $760 to $1,330 on paper — and eliminate some fee waivers for low-income applicants.

Tourists in Europe Face Brutal Temperatures Under ‘Heat Dome’

and on June 23, 2026

The European ‘heat dome’ has already killed dozens, closed the Eiffel Tower early, and shattered temperature records that stood since 1947 — here’s what travelers need to know.

Supreme Court Lets Michigan Family Fight Foreclosure in Equity Theft Case

and on June 23, 2026

A Michigan family lost their $200,000 home over a $2,242 tax debt — and now the Supreme Court is giving them another shot at challenging the sale process.

Most Americans Couldn’t Pay a $400 Bill. Then Came a New Savings Account

and on June 23, 2026

Emergency savings accounts offered through employers are turning reluctant savers into retirement contributors — and 22 million Americans are now eligible for one.

Why Women May Bear the Brunt If Social Security Benefits Get Cut

and on June 23, 2026

Women already collect $438 less per month than men in Social Security — and looming 2032 benefit cuts could widen that gap for millions of older Americans

Bed Bath & Beyond Combines Stores with Another Chain. See Locations

and on June 22, 2026

Twenty-two Bed Bath & Beyond + The Container Store combination locations opened June 18, merging home essentials with closet and organizational services under one roof.

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