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Budget, Invest and Build Wealth with These All-in-One Budgeting Apps
Faith Wakefield and USA TODAY on July 30, 2026
One tracked app is free forever, while rivals charge up to $15 a month for AI-driven budgeting, investing and retirement insights.
12 Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement Savings While You’re Still Working
Mike Pappis on July 30, 2026
Discover how to optimize your financial foundation and maximize your nest egg before you leave the workforce.
10 Ways to Help Your Grandkids Financially Without Spoiling Them
MTN Staff on July 29, 2026
Funding a 529 is great, but these creative gifts teach financial literacy that lasts a lifetime.
How One Couple Erased $40,000 of Debt in 18 Months (Without Eating Ramen)
MTN Staff on July 29, 2026
They didn’t win the lottery. They just stopped the subtle money leaks that were keeping them stuck. Here is how they did it.
I’ve Been Writing About Money for 35 Years. Here Are 9 Things I Got Dead Wrong.
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2026
In 35 years of money advice, these are times I was flat wrong — and one mistake probably cost you real money.
How Congress’ Inaction on Social Security Could Tarnish Your Retirement
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on July 29, 2026
A think tank projects a $16,900 annual hit for couples retiring in six years, with Medicare cuts arriving at the same time.
Is a Gold IRA Better Than Owning Physical Gold?
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 28, 2026
Gold surged past $5,600 an ounce in 2026, but IRS rules on taxes, storage and access differ sharply between an IRA and metal you hold yourself.
Why Am I Getting a Second Social Security Check This Month?
Kaitlyn McCormick and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 28, 2026
Philadelphia SSI recipients are seeing two deposits this month — a scheduling quirk that will repeat twice more before year’s end.
Shark Week Has It Backward: 6 Money Risks That’ll Actually Eat You Alive
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 28, 2026
Sharks killed nine people worldwide last year. These six financial predators are feeding on your money right now.
15 Common Roth IRA Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Tax-Free Retirement
Kathleen Coxwell on July 27, 2026
There are great benefits to Roth retirement savings, but you’d best know the other side too.
Gold vs. Bitcoin: Which Investment Is Right for You?
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 26, 2026
One planner puts a number on it: gold for 5%-10% of a portfolio, Bitcoin for just 1%-3% — here’s the reasoning behind the split.
Gold, Silver or Crypto: Which Performs Better in a Recession?
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 26, 2026
Gold has averaged 28% gains across the last seven U.S. recessions — but Bitcoin’s track record tells a very different story.
Is Silver or Bitcoin the Right Choice for You?
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 26, 2026
Bitcoin’s swings can run two to three times silver’s, but only one of the two has centuries of history behind it.
Trump Made a Big Bitcoin Push. Investors Aren’t Biting
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on July 26, 2026
Nearly half of America’s crypto owners have already bailed, even as Bitcoin ETFs and retirement plans open the door wider.
Why Is Malcolm Jamal Warner’s Widow Suing His Mother, and Can She Win?
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on July 25, 2026
A broken prenup promise and an un-updated 1996 trust show why marriage should always trigger an estate-plan review.
8 Legit Ways to Pocket Cash Before Your Kids Wake Up
MTN Staff on July 24, 2026
The house is finally quiet. Use these golden minutes to find the money to fund your next vacation.
10 Legit Ways to Make Extra Cash Before Your Lunch Break Ends
MTN Staff on July 24, 2026
Most people waste their midday break. Here is how to turn twenty minutes of downtime into a fatter bank account.
Should You Add Physical Gold to Your Roth IRA?
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 24, 2026
A dealer premium plus custodian markup can eat up to $4,000 of every $50,000 gold purchase — here’s how the tax perks stack up
Trump $1 Gold Coin vs. Gold Investment Coins: What’s the Difference?
Faith Wakefield and USA TODAY on July 24, 2026
It looks like gold and spends like a dollar, but this commemorative’s real value hinges on collectors, not the metal market.
‘Fast Track’ Bill to Save Social Security Faces Pushback from Key Voice
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on July 23, 2026
AARP warns a bipartisan Senate plan to fast-track Social Security fixes could let a lame-duck Congress cut benefits with little debate.
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