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Carnival Isn’t the Only Cruise Line Using Dynamic Pricing for Add-Ons

and on October 27, 2026

Starting Dec. 1, Carnival’s Wi-Fi and drink package prices will shift with sailing length and season, and experts expect rivals to follow.

6 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Garage. No. 1 Could Cost $80 a Year

on October 27, 2026

It’s the room where stuff goes to be forgotten. Some of it costs you money every month, and some of it is spoiling right under your nose.

Medicare’s Free Yearly Checkup Isn’t a Physical. Ask for One and You May Pay

on October 27, 2026

The visit costs nothing. Say the wrong thing in the exam room, though, and the bill that follows can be the full price.

Since WWII, Stocks Rose After Every Midterm. Here’s What I’d Do Now

on October 27, 2026

The streak sounds like a sure thing. One detail about this year’s market makes me cautious — and changes my playbook.

Romance Scammers Stole $9M From Elderly to Buy Jewels, Lamborghini

and on October 26, 2026

Twin brothers from Ghana and an American woman admitted to a dating-app scheme that hit victims in 25 states, Germany and Austria, using AI-driven video.

The FBI Flagged 4 Midterm Voting Scams. One Says Your Donation Pays You Back

on October 26, 2026

One pitch promises a profit if your candidate wins. Another arrives as a text about your voter registration. Neither is what it seems.

3 Easy Changes That May Cut Stroke and Heart Disease Risk up to 57%

on October 26, 2026

Research shows that combining modest lifestyle tweaks can significantly improve your overall health.

Volkswagen Recalls Over 9,000 Audi Vehicles. See Affected Models

and on October 26, 2026

Owners of affected Q4 e-Tron models may need to cap charging at 80% until a repair arrives, and some batteries may not meet quality standards.

The Minimum Payment Lie: 7 Things Banks Don’t Want You to Know

on October 26, 2026

The minimum payment isn’t safe. It’s a financial trap engineered to keep you in debt for decades.

Ask Stacy: When Should I Claim Social Security?

on October 26, 2026

Most people get this wrong and lose tens of thousands. Here’s what to weigh before you file.

How USA TODAY Evaluates Gold and Precious Metals Dealers

and on October 26, 2026

The spread between what you pay and what you can later sell for is the biggest cost most gold investors overlook — here’s what separates reputable dealers from the rest.

4 Times Watering Your Lawn Does More Harm Than Good

on October 26, 2026

Here’s when too much water can be a bad thing.

I’m in My 70s and Need Long-Term Care Insurance. Is It Hopeless at My Age?

on October 26, 2026

Here are financial experts’ tips and alternative strategies for getting long-term care insurance in your 70s.

‘I Need a Job to Save My Life’: Inside the Desperate Hunt for Work in America

and on October 26, 2026

Here’s how some American job seekers are confronting a harsh reality of layoffs.

28 States Make Your Boss Give You Time to Vote. Is Yours One?

on October 26, 2026

Your right to leave work and vote on Tuesday depends on a state line — and the fine print can still cost you.

5 Money Issues on Your Midterm Ballot, Whoever You Vote For

on October 26, 2026

Whoever wins Congress, these five fights land on your bills. One of them hits two days before you vote.

A Bearista Cup Surprise Box Is Coming to Starbucks. How to Get One

, and on October 26, 2026

Starbucks’ Bearista blind box hides one of several designs, and it lands at U.S. stores on Nov. 10 while supplies last.

Washing Dishes by Hand Can Cost You $220 a Year. The Government Did the Math

on October 26, 2026

It feels like the thrifty choice. The federal numbers say the opposite, and a common habit at the sink makes things worse.

Half of Pre-Retirees Now Plan to Semi-Retire. 5 Moves That Decide Whether It Pays Off

on October 26, 2026

Cutting back instead of quitting can stretch a nest egg. But one missed deadline along the way can also cost you for life.

6 Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Target-Date Fund

on October 26, 2026

Your employer picked it for you, and the fund company won’t tell you when to leave. Here’s how to know it’s time.

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