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Rates Are Rising — Here Are 5 Things Every Smart Saver Should Be Doing Today
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 14, 2026
Rates haven’t been this high in nearly a year. Here’s how smart savers are quietly pocketing extra income.
Why Your Lawn Looks Dead in the Summer Even If You Water It — and How to Revive It
Luminita Toma on May 14, 2026
Discover the warning signs of heat stress in your lawn and the steps to help it bounce back.
She Took in Her Nephew, Niece and Mom. Could They Find a Home?
Jayme Fraser and USA TODAY on May 14, 2026
Raising her nephew, niece, and mother sent a 55-year-old teacher into foreclosure and bankruptcy — and exposed the financial traps hitting America’s kinship caregivers.
Why Have Grocery Prices Shot Up the Most in 4 Years? We Explain.
Betty Lin-Fisher, Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on May 14, 2026
Food-at-home costs just notched their biggest monthly jump since 2022 — and multiple simultaneous shocks could push prices even higher in the months ahead.
Allegiant Closes Acquisition of Sun Country: What It Means for Travelers
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
The $1.5 billion deal creates a combined fleet of 195 planes serving 175 cities — but travelers won’t see any immediate changes to their bookings or loyalty points.
Here’s What to Know About E15 Gas as Congress Seeks Lower Pump Prices
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
Drivers could save about 25 cents per gallon with E15 — the House just passed a bill for year-round sales, but what exactly is this fuel blend and can your car handle it?
Trump Administration Will Defer $1.3B in Medicaid Funds for CA
Noe Padilla and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
California’s attorney general is already threatening legal action, saying the move targets programs that keep seniors and people with disabilities out of nursing homes
How to Rewind Your Monthly Spending Like It’s 1999
Brynne Conroy (The Penny Hoarder) on May 13, 2026
Find out where you’re likely spending more money compared to the year 2000 — and how to cut costs.
Amazon Deliveries in 30 Minutes? New Service Launches in Atlanta
Irene Wright and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
Amazon Now is rolling out 30-minute delivery in 4 cities — and expanding to 11 more — but Prime and non-Prime members will pay very different fees.
The 9 Most Fuel-Efficient Car Brands — and the 5 That Will Cost You the Most at the Pump
Kristin Kurens on May 13, 2026
The EPA’s latest data shows which vehicles can help you spend less when you fill up.
11 Retirement Expenses That People Often Underestimate — and What They Really Cost
Dori Zinn on May 13, 2026
Does your retirement budget account for all of these costs?
25 Remote Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Kirsten Chorpenning on May 13, 2026
No degree? That’s not a problem with these jobs.
The Best Time to Water Your Lawn in a Heat Wave
Andie Ioo on May 13, 2026
The right watering routine can take your lawn from drab to fab, even in sweltering heat.
The Top 10 Lies People Tell to Get Out of Work
Michael Tomaszewski on May 13, 2026
Here are America’s go-to excuses for skipping out on a day at the office.
Red Flag, Green Flag: 7 Financial Habits That Show Your Partner’s True Colors
Kendall Blythe on May 13, 2026
What would your other half do in a money crunch? Their choices affect you, too.
When a Recession Looms, Should You Build up Savings or Kill Your Debt?
Robin Hartill (The Penny Hoarder) on May 13, 2026
Learn how to make your finances recession-resilient.
New Car Prices Are Nearing $50K. These Are the Most Affordable Brands
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on May 13, 2026
With the average new car hitting $49,461 in April, only five brands still sold below $40,000 — and Mazda led the pack at just $36,713.
Should We Be Worried That the U.S. Government Just Dropped Decades of Secret UFO Files?
Kendall Blythe on May 13, 2026
No advice from the nation’s top officials. We must decide for ourselves.
Going Abroad? Maybe Not If You Owe Child Support.
Kendall Blythe on May 13, 2026
No more slipping through the cracks. Here’s why you might need to check if your passport has been revoked.
Ford F-150 Fuel Cost Jumps Nearly $50 as Gas Prices Surge
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on May 12, 2026
F-150 owners now pay $162 to fill up — a $49 jump from last spring — as Iran war-driven gas prices hit $4.50 a gallon nationally.
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