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David and Lisa Earned $350,000 a Year, Had a Stable Marriage, Two Kids and a Beautiful Home. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Kendall Blythe on June 30, 2026
When the perfect financial storm hits, you need to be prepared. Here’s how.
I Moved to Small-Town Portugal — Here’s What I Wish I’d Known First
Marie Moore on June 30, 2026
If you’re considering buying real estate in Portugal, here’s advice from someone who’s been through the process.
When Do You Get Your SSI Check for July 2026? See Payment Schedule
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on June 30, 2026
July SSI checks go out on schedule July 1 — but August payments arrive a day early on July 31 because the first falls on a Saturday.
Gas Is Expensive. Use a Gas Cost Calculator Before Your Next Trip.
Cody Godwin and USA TODAY on June 30, 2026
Three free tools from AAA, GasBuddy, and the Department of Energy can estimate your road trip fuel cost — before you leave the driveway.
Many American Workers Can’t Afford Vacation This Summer, so They’re Redefining It
Vicki Salemi on June 30, 2026
Budget-friendly time off seems to be edging out traditional travel this year.
Disney to Pay $50 Million Settlement. Here’s How to Get Your Share
Anthony Thompson, James Powel and USA TODAY on June 29, 2026
Eligible YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers have until Sept. 8, 2026, to file a claim — but individual payouts depend on subscription length and the total number of approved claims.
‘A Big Yawn’: Trump Says He’s Unsure on Signing Affordable Housing Bill
Joey Garrison and USA TODAY on June 29, 2026
The first major housing legislation in three decades cleared Congress with overwhelming bipartisan margins — but Trump is holding it hostage over an unrelated voting bill.
Sephora Launches ‘Quiet Hours.’ Here’s What Shoppers Need to Know
Drew Pittock and USA TODAY on June 29, 2026
Sephora joins Walmart, Target, and Toys ‘R’ Us in offering sensory-friendly shopping hours — but hasn’t said exactly when those quieter periods will start.
These Are the 10 Most Expensive Destinations in the World
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on June 29, 2026
New data reveals travelers are cutting back on everyday spending to fund bucket-list trips — and the priciest destination averages $27,195 for just 18 days.
10 Items Retirees Regret Keeping Too Long: How Many Do You Have?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2026
You could be sitting on hundreds of dollars of “clutter.” Here are some household items to sell now…if it’s not already too late.
9 Costco Items That Waste Your Money
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2026
Buying in bulk is a great way to save—until you throw half of it away. Read this list before your next visit to any warehouse store.
The Florida Retirement Trap: 5 Reasons the Middle Class Is Being Pushed Out of the Sunshine State
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2026
I’ve lived in South Florida for 25 years. You’re welcome to join me, but better pack lots and lots of money.
I’m a Home Inspector: 7 Home Repairs You Can Safely Ignore
MTN Staff on June 29, 2026
A retired home inspector reveals some common “flaws” that look scary but are probably harmless and that you can probably fix yourself.
World Cup Crowds Are Flooding America — Here Are 11 Things That Leave Foreign Visitors Stunned
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2026
Millions of fans are on U.S. soil for the first time. Wait till they see the registers, the restrooms and the tip screens.
Medicare Will Help Pay for Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy, Zepbound. What to Know
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on June 29, 2026
Starting July 1, qualifying Medicare enrollees can get Wegovy or Zepbound for just $50 a month — but the eligibility rules are stricter than you might expect.
The Top 10 Destinations Americans Flock to for Independence Day
Diana Moreno on June 29, 2026
Find out where Americans choose to spend this patriotic holiday.
Honda’s Towable Camper Trailer Doesn’t Require a Big Vehicle to Tow It
Eric D. Lawrence and Detroit Free Press on June 28, 2026
Honda’s Base Station Prototype sleeps four, fits in a standard parking space, and can be towed by a crossover — but no price or sale date has been announced.
My Mother Died. Then I Spent 8 Hours on Hold With the IRS
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on June 27, 2026
The IRS answered fewer than 1 in 5 calls last tax season — and for one journalist trying to collect his late mother’s refund, navigating the agency’s phone lines took months and over 8 hours on hold.
This Top Senior Tour Company Just Unveiled 2 New Civil Rights Trips
Beth Luberecki, TourScoop.com on June 27, 2026
Road Scholar is launching two new Civil Rights trips in 2027 — and one of them pairs the movement’s history with the birth of jazz in New Orleans.
Who Buys Groceries on BNPL? 10 Unsettling Consumer Truths From the Latest U.S. Economic Well-Being Report
Kendall Blythe on June 26, 2026
When the majority is fine, it is easy to forget the minority.
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