Category: Articles

5 Reasons You’re Nervous About a New Job, and Tips for Facing Your Fears

Lee Price on June 30, 2026

Don’t let anxiety stop you from stepping out to find the job you really want.

Your Monthly Care Schedule for a Perfectly Healthy Lawn

Amanda Shiffler on June 30, 2026

Take the mystery out of lawn care with this handy month-by-month guide.

How to Spot a Remote Work Scam Before You Lose a Paycheck

MTN Staff on June 30, 2026

Your dream home office could be a front for a sophisticated trap. Learn the red flags today.

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.

4 Ways the Government Just Made It Harder to Fight Credit Report Errors

Stacy Johnson CPA on June 30, 2026

The free tool that forces credit bureaus to fix their errors just got harder to use. Here’s your move.

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.

7 of the World’s Priciest Trips — and the Cheaper Swaps That Feel Just As Good

Stacy Johnson CPA on June 30, 2026

Some travelers are paying $1,400 a night for the same beach you can get for a fraction. Here’s the swap.

Meg’s Family Is Drowning Financially. Their Mortgage Is Crushing Them, Car Payments Are Late and Her Husband Is Battling Depression. What Can They Do?

Kendall Blythe on June 30, 2026

Asking Reddit for advice put them on the right track. The replies were messy and blunt, but useful.

America’s Favorite Investment Is Not What You Think

Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on June 30, 2026

For nearly 20 years, Gallup has asked Americans to name their favorite long-term investment — and stocks have never once topped the list.

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.

Gold and Oil Prices Are Both Down. Here’s Why That Matters

Faith Wakefield and USA TODAY on June 29, 2026

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce in January then reversed course — and falling oil prices aren’t actually the culprit, despite what intuition might suggest.

‘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.