Articles
Americans Are Relying on Side Hustles to Pay Bills. Which Pay Best?
Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
Nearly half of side hustlers started within the past year — and one gig type earns far more per hour than food delivery or content creation.
How to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer — With or Without AC
Katherine Snow Smith (The Penny Hoarder) on May 29, 2026
See how a few quick and easy changes can help keep your home cool and comfortable all summer long.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending May 29, 2026
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 29, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.
UnitedHealthcare Vows to Cut Down Use of Prior Reviews for Kids’ Care
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
UnitedHealthcare is eliminating prior-approval requirements for two-thirds of children’s covered services by year-end, targeting cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and routine surgical procedures.
10 Signs More Water Is the Last Thing Your Lawn Needs
Cecilia Acevedo on May 29, 2026
Too much of what you think is a good thing can really leave your lawn stunted.
6 Bizarre Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on May 29, 2026
Some of these signs may point toward dementia years — or even decades — prior to diagnosis.
10 Subscriptions to Cancel Right Now
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 29, 2026
Subscriptions are bleeding your budget dry. Here’s where to cut costs fast.
When to Expect Your Social Security Payment for June. See Schedule
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
Your June Social Security payment date hinges on your birthday — here are all three disbursement dates plus the full SSI schedule for the rest of 2026.
Most Employers Are Using AI for Hiring and Firing Decisions. How Reliable Is It?
Jasmine Escalera, PhD on May 29, 2026
Artificial intelligence may be coming for your job, but maybe not in the way you expect.
10 Ways Your Savings Account Pays You Far More Than Interest
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 29, 2026
Most people obsess over their savings account’s interest rate. They’re missing the bigger payoff by tens of thousands.
6 Benefits of Retiring Early Overseas — Even on an Average Income
Lee Harrison on May 29, 2026
What would your new life look like in a different country?
Easy, Free and Quick: 8 Ways to Stay Fit Over 60 With No Gym Required
Kendall Blythe on May 29, 2026
Got better things than expensive memberships to spend your time and money on? Fortunately, you have options.
How to Prepare Your House for a Hurricane: The Ultimate Checklist
Jennifer Borresen, George Petras and USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
With eight to 14 named storms forecast before the season even starts, FEMA and NOAA say preparing your home now costs far less than recovering from damage later.
College Grads Expect an $80K Salary. Good Luck with That
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
A new survey finds grads expect $80K starting pay, but the actual average is $56K — and today’s hiring drought makes narrowing that gap harder than ever.
The Hidden ‘Delay Tax’ Airlines Don’t Pay When Flights Fail
Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on May 29, 2026
Airlines hand out $10 vouchers while passengers absorb hidden costs — forfeited hotels, lost wages, missed events — that no law requires carriers to cover.
Walmart Is Expanding 30-Minute Delivery Service. See Where
Betty Lin-Fisher and USA TODAY on May 28, 2026
Now available in 33 cities nationwide, Walmart’s speediest option costs Walmart+ members $10 per order — and is aimed squarely at competing with Amazon’s growing same-day push.
This Cruise Line Could Charge Guests Who Bring Food Back to Cabins
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on May 28, 2026
Costa Cruises warned passengers on select sailings that smuggling buffet food to staterooms or pool decks could trigger a $70 cleaning fee — even though the policy already exists.
Why over a Million Drivers Are Saying No to New Cars
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on May 28, 2026
With average transaction prices hitting $49,461 and tariffs piling on, roughly a million potential buyers have abandoned the new car market — and their alternatives reveal a lot about where consumers are heading.
‘Buy before You Sell’ Options Are Remaking Real Estate
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on May 28, 2026
New mortgage products from companies like Flyhomes and HomeLight let homeowners purchase and move into a new home before selling the old one — without qualifying for two mortgages at once.
The 2026 Ford Maverick Is the Cheapest New Truck. We Compare Its Trims
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on May 28, 2026
Starting under $27,000 with a 42-mpg hybrid engine, the Ford Maverick is the cheapest new pickup on the market — but the right trim depends entirely on how you drive.
3,261 - 3,280 of 22,243