Category: Articles

7 Reasons to Let Go of Your Stuff in Retirement (Plus Tips for Decluttering)

Kathleen Coxwell on June 8, 2026

Discover the benefits of clutter-free living — and how to get there.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Pay for My Kid’s College Without Wrecking My Retirement?

Stacy Johnson CPA on June 8, 2026

Your kid can borrow for college. You can’t borrow for retirement. Here are rules to keep both intact.

8 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Belize

Live and Invest Overseas Editors on June 8, 2026

Find out these must-know tips for a great time in Belize.

8 Websites Where You Can Find Quality (and Affordable) Prescription Glasses

Larissa Runkle (The Penny Hoarder) on June 8, 2026

You have a lot of online options for stylish and budget-friendly prescription glasses.

8 Things to Buy at Dollar Tree for the Summer

Deb Hipp on June 8, 2026

No matter your summertime plans, you likely could use some of these highly affordable products.

7 Things You Really Shouldn’t Clean With Paper Towels

Gael F. Cooper on June 8, 2026

Paper towels are a household staple, but for these specific tasks, reach for another option.

10 Red Flags of a Toxic Boss — and Tips for Working With One

Kirsten Chorpenning on June 8, 2026

Bad leadership can make any job harder. Learn how to cope and the signs it’s time to walk away.

Make This Car-Shopping Mistake, and You Risk Getting a Terrible Deal

Kristin Kurens on June 8, 2026

Walking in knowing exactly what you want feels smart. But a recent study says the opposite.

The Price Gen Z Is Paying for Turning to Social Media for Career Advice

Jasmine Escalera, PhD on June 8, 2026

This generation’s reliance on viral advice is leading to costly professional missteps.

In Search of Paradise: What Mice Tell Us About Life in a Perfect World

Kendall Blythe on June 8, 2026

Counting down to lazy days and zero responsibility? Be careful what you wish for in retirement.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on June 10

Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on June 8, 2026

If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, a Social Security check is heading your way Wednesday — and here’s the full 2026 SSI payment schedule.

Last Chance to File Claims in Trader Joe’s Settlement. How to Get Money

Melina Khan and USA TODAY on June 7, 2026

Trader Joe’s shoppers who made a purchase between March and July 2019 may be owed up to $102 from a $7.4 million class-action settlement — but the claim deadline is June 9.

The Best Gold Dealers of 2026 for Your Investments

Roxanne Downer and USA TODAY on June 7, 2026

USA TODAY scored 10 gold dealers on pricing, reputation, and buyback policies — here’s which firms stand out for bullion buyers and gold IRA investors.

Maybe We Don’t All Need $1 Million to Retire, After All

Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on June 7, 2026

The typical American retires with just $126,000 in savings — yet surveys find 82% of retirees say they’re living comfortably.

Job Numbers Are Up, but See Which Companies Are Still Cutting

Dian Zhang and USA TODAY on June 6, 2026

With 250 mass layoff notices hitting 32,000 workers in May, economists warn the job market has reached a ‘precariously stable’ tipping point.

Target Recalls Baby Wipes, Cites Risk of ‘Life-Threatening Infections’

Amaris Encinas and USA TODAY on June 6, 2026

Target’s Up & Up baby wipes are being pulled from shelves after FDA testing found bacteria strains that can cause life-threatening sepsis and pneumonia in newborns and immunocompromised users.