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Is Walmart Open or Closed on Fourth of July? Here’s What to Know
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on July 4, 2026
Costco and banks lock their doors for the holiday, but these grocery and wholesale chains keep regular hours.
Received a Text for a Refund at Amazon? Don’t Click It. It’s a Scam.
Saman Shafiq and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
A new phishing text mimics a routine Amazon quality inspection — clicking the fake refund link can hand scammers your money and data.
How to Prepare a Lawn Soil Sample in 5 Simple Steps for the Best Results
Sinziana Spiridon on July 3, 2026
This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you’ll be proud of.
Why We Chose Puerto Vallarta As Our No. 1 Haven in Mexico
Sasha Savinov on July 3, 2026
Here’s what daily life is like in this affordable paradise on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
Experts Urge Homebuyers to Do This at Least 5 Days Before Applying for a Mortgage
MTN Staff on July 3, 2026
Fail to act in time, and it could mean a frenzy of unwanted calls, but after reading this, you’ll have the power to prevent it.
7 “Silent” Money Leaks I Wish I Plugged in My 40s
MTN Staff on July 17, 2026
Stop bleeding cash. Fix these leaks before you have to put off retirement, or worse, un-retire.
10 Ways to Get Lucky With Money (and Why Luck Isn’t so Random)
Kathleen Coxwell on July 3, 2026
Even the most talented people can be weighed down by a lack of luck.
These 4 Companies Consistently Have the Most Remote Jobs
Jessica Howington on July 3, 2026
Remote work is alive and well with these employers.
Is Surge Pricing Coming for Your Groceries? Learn Now How to Protect Your Wallet
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 3, 2026
New digital price tags allow stores to change prices instantly. While retailers deny they’ll use surge pricing, experts aren’t so sure.
Identity Theft Expert Says Passwords Are Only ‘Good’ Protection — Here Is the ‘Best’ Way to Lock Down Accounts
Gillian Manning on July 3, 2026
Protect your social media accounts from hackers with these expert-recommended security steps.
5 Legit Side Hustles for Introverts (No Uber Driving Required)
MTN Staff on July 3, 2026
Ditch the ride-share apps and customer service calls. Here are quiet ways to boost your income from home.
What Happens in Vegas Pays in Ferraris and Bulgari Necklaces: Nurse Practitioner Indicted in $906M Medicare Scheme Targeting Hospice Patients
Kendall Blythe on July 3, 2026
Hundreds — including medical and health care professionals — were swept up in an over $6.5 billion alleged false-claims crackdown.
You Can Use Vinegar to Kill Weeds, but Only If You Avoid These Mistakes
Melanie Joseph on July 3, 2026
This popular (and cheap) household remedy has limits you must know before you use it in your yard.
6 Sneaky Web Tricks Built to Drain Your Wallet — and How to Shut Them Down
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 3, 2026
That little “X” you keep hunting for? It’s designed to fail. Here’s how the trap pays off — for them.
10 Careers With the Highest Divorce Rates and 10 With the Lowest
Kirsten Chorpenning on July 3, 2026
Your happily ever after could be cut short if you’re in one of these lines of work.
61 Million People Are Driving for July Fourth. How Much Will Gas Cost?
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
Indiana drivers are paying the least in the nation this holiday week, while prices in five states sit under $3.45 a gallon.
7 Ways to Stop Car Dealers From Burying Thousands in Hidden Fees
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 3, 2026
The FTC told dealers to stop hiding fees. Most didn’t listen. Here’s how to protect your own wallet.
Where Air Conditioning Is Least Common in the US
Ignacio Calderon, Swasti Singhai, John Heasly and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
In San Francisco, just 35% of households have air conditioning, while one tiny Texas county reports full coverage.
July 4 Can Be Deadly: 5 Ways Heat Can Surprise and Kill
Dinah Voyles Pulver and USA TODAY on July 3, 2026
Heat index values could hit 115 degrees this weekend, and even indoor fans or daily medications can quietly raise your risk of heat stroke.
Nearly 2 Million Wire Grill Brushes Recalled. See Affected Products
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on July 2, 2026
Conair says loose bristles can end up in your food, and it’s offering refunds plus a 20% bonus credit for eight recalled models.
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