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New Study Finds 71% of Baby Food Is Ultra-Processed Junk. Here’s How to Spot It.
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2026
A startling new report reveals 71% of baby foods are ultra-processed sugar bombs. Here’s how to spot the fakes and feed your kid real food.
The 7 Most Popular Products From Costco’s Generic Brand (None of Them Are Foods)
Gael F. Cooper on July 29, 2026
See what other shoppers are buying from the popular Kirkland Signature house brand.
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.
The Fed Just Stopped Telling You What’s Next–7 Money Decisions You Can No Longer Postpone
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2026
Fed chair Kevin Warsh killed forward guidance. The “wait for the rate cut” playbook died with it. Here’s what replaces it.
9 Diseases That Are More Common in Men (Including 4 Cancers)
Gillian Manning on July 29, 2026
Some of these medical conditions can be more fatal in men than women as well.
These Are the World’s 21 Most Powerful Passports (the U.S. Isn’t on This List)
B.T. Ballenger on July 29, 2026
People with passports from these nations can easily see more of the world, the latest annual Henley Passport Index finds.
I’m a Professional Reseller. Here Are 9 Things People Throw Away That Are Actually Worth Cash.
Kentin Waits on July 29, 2026
If you throw any of these common items in the garbage, you are throwing away money.
BMW Recalls Over 16K Motorcycles. See Affected Model
Taylor Ardrey and USA TODAY on July 29, 2026
A failing ignition lock can kill the ABS, lights, and engine mid-ride — here’s the model recalled and how owners will be notified.
3 Tricks to Uncover the True Price of a Hotel Room (Including Hidden Fees)
Gillian Manning on July 29, 2026
Is the price you see the price you pay? Rarely. Here is how to strip away the hidden fees.
Sixth Person Dies from Legionnaires’ Disease in Manhattan
Amethyst Martinez and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 29, 2026
Health officials say the source is eliminated, but 90 people across two Upper East Side neighborhoods have now tested positive.
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.
15 Dog-Friendly Oceanfront Hotels in the US
Rebecca R. Norris and USA TODAY on July 29, 2026
Pet fees range from free to $295 a night, and some hotels ban Rottweilers and Pit Bulls outright — here’s what to check before booking.
Scientists Can Now Spot Alzheimer’s 10 Years Before Symptoms — Here’s the Catch
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2026
A blood test can flag your Alzheimer’s risk a decade early. But what it can’t do should stop you cold.
Apple Drops New Leasing Program with iPhones at $18 a Month
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on July 29, 2026
Enrollees also need a Klarna account and a soft credit check — and unless they pay to keep it, they never own the device.
Peak Hurricane Season Nears. Florida Residents Should Check Coverage
Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 29, 2026
Standard homeowners policies skip flood damage entirely — here’s how to find out if you’re in a high-risk zone and what coverage you actually need.
6 Airlines That Let You Visit 2 Cities for the Price of 1
Gillian Manning on July 29, 2026
Ditch the mind-numbing layover and try a free stopover instead.
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.
5 US Destinations That Feel like Europe, No Passport Required
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on July 29, 2026
From a car-free Michigan island to a Danish-style California village, five U.S. towns offer European charm without the passport or jet lag.
90-Degree Days Mean No Power Shutoffs for These Californians
Paris Barraza and USA TODAY on July 28, 2026
California just lowered its no-shutoff threshold from 100 degrees to 90 — with a zip-code heat-risk tool set to take over soon.
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