Category: Articles

Democrats Blame Extreme Weather for Rising Home Insurance Costs. Republicans See It Differently

Kendall Blythe on June 26, 2026

Your politics won’t protect you from higher premiums and lower coverage.

A JPMorgan Analyst Says Your Prime Membership Is Worth 10X What You Pay — Here’s the Truth

Stacy Johnson CPA on June 26, 2026

Wall Street says your $139 Prime membership is secretly worth $1,440. Here’s why that number isn’t what it looks like.

2026 Grads Face an Economy That Feels Tough. 5 Ways to Still Get Ahead

Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on June 26, 2026

Hiring is up 5.6% for new graduates, but starting salaries average just $56,000 — well below what most expect — making early financial habits more critical than ever.

Booked a Vacation After a Bad Day? You May Be Rage-Booking

Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on June 26, 2026

One in five American travelers has booked a trip out of anger or stress — and those snap decisions often lock in nonrefundable tickets worth thousands.

Seniors Risk Outliving Their Retirement Savings in These States

Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on June 26, 2026

A new analysis finds the average 65-year-old faces a $109,000 retirement shortfall — and in New York, that gap swells to $471,000.

Don’t Let Anyone Talk You Out of Stashing the First $50. That $500 Will Be the Easiest $5,000 You Ever Saved

Kendall Blythe on June 26, 2026

It is worth planting the little acorn. It may provide the shelter you need on a rainy day.

Social Security Is Making a Change to Debit Card Used by Millions

Mike Snider and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

Fifth Third Bank is replacing Comerica as the financial agent for Direct Express cards, affecting about 3.6 million Social Security recipients who will get new cards later this year.

Millions May Qualify for Payouts in Disney Streaming Case Deal

Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

If you subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between 2019 and 2026, you could claim a share of Disney’s $50 million settlement — deadline Sept. 8.

Senate Democrats Push $25 Minimum Wage Plan

Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

The ‘Living Wage for All Act’ would raise the federal floor from $7.25 to $25 by 2031 for large employers — and end the separate, lower tipped wage.

25 of the Best Job Search Sites for Finding Work in 2026

Kirsten Chorpenning on June 25, 2026

These are the top ways to find reputable work-from-home opportunities.

11 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Buying Expensive Insurance

Kathleen Coxwell on June 25, 2026

You need to plan sooner than later for long-term care costs can be

Calling All Night Owls: 15 Jobs for People Who Like to Stay up Late

Robert Bruce (The Penny Hoarder) on June 25, 2026

If nighttime is when you thrive, these jobs can help you earn good money.

How to Time Your Purchases to Save Money Every Single Month

Lisa Rowan (The Penny Hoarder) and Jenna Limbach (The Penny Hoarder) on June 25, 2026

Here’s how to maximize your spending throughout the year.

Would You Move to Wisconsin? This City Wants to Give You $9,500 to Do So

Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

Fond du Lac is dangling a $5,500 cash stipend plus $4,000 in local perks to anyone willing to leave their current state and plant roots on the shore of Lake Winnebago for at least a year.

Land Rover Recalls 250K Vehicles Over Airbag Issue. See List

Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

Driver-side airbag connectors on more than 250,000 Land Rovers may corrode and fail to deploy — and Jaguar Land Rover is offering a free fix starting this August.

Bed Bath & Beyond Opens 2 Texas Stores in a New Format. Here’s Where

Mateo Rosiles and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 25, 2026

The home retailer’s comeback is picking up speed, with 22 new combined Bed Bath & Beyond + Container Store locations planned nationwide, including two in Texas.

Everyone Except Trump Seems to Agree, Affordable Housing Is a Crisis | The Excerpt

Dana Taylor and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

Congress just passed a bipartisan housing bill, but a policy expert says most Americans won’t feel any relief for years — and interest rates aren’t even part of the fix.