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‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Mike Rowe Says for Every 5 Tradespeople Who Leave, Only 2 Are Replaced. 7 Home Maintenance Jobs to Handle Before Winter
Kendall Blythe on October 21, 2026
The repair calls that pile up after the first freeze go to an ever-decreasing pool of workers. Here’s how to avoid emergency repairs.
Social Security Database Gets Major Cleanup. Does It Impact You?
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
The agency added 17 million dates of death and corrected 25 million citizenship entries, but most beneficiaries won’t see any change to their checks.
Dunkin’ Code Gets You Free Coffee Today
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Only one million codes exist for this app promo, and it unlocks a free coffee in any size on any drink, including the Halloween menu.
Fasting Is All the Rage. But Does It Really Work?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 21, 2026
Influencers and biohackers sell fasting as a metabolic magic trick, with apps and supplements to match. Here’s what the science says.
Stop Raking Your Leaves. Your Lawn Actually Wants Them
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 21, 2026
That Saturday ritual with the rake and paper bags? Turf scientists say it’s mostly wasted work — and it may shortchange your grass.
Walmart Scam Victims Are Getting Checks Averaging $150. Don’t Toss Yours
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 21, 2026
Scammers used Walmart’s money-transfer counters to collect from their victims. Now some money is coming back — and so are the fakes.
Getting Your GLP-1 Online? Check if the Pharmacy Making It Is Legit
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Nearly one in five GLP-1 users now takes a compounded version, and a state board lookup can reveal whether the pharmacy behind it is licensed.
Want to Age in Place With Dignity? Why Some American Retirees Are Looking to Cyprus
Kat Kalashian on October 21, 2026
For those who want to age well affordably, surrounded by beauty, this Mediterranean spot is well worth considering.
10 Types of Insurance That Are Almost Always a Waste of Money — if Not Pointless
MTN Staff on October 21, 2026
These insurance products are rarely worth the expense, so think twice before signing up for these types of policies.
Lost Track of an Old 401(k)? Your Savings May Be Slipping Away
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Automatic rollover IRAs often park forgotten 401(k) money in accounts earning 1% or 2% a year, where fees can outpace growth.
Apple Siri Settlement Deadline Nearing: How to File a Claim
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Owners of certain iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models could get $25 to $95 per device, but only if they file by Dec. 21.
Jimmy John’s ‘Picklewich’ Is Coming Back With Plush Pickle Friends
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Pickle fans can get a blind-bag plushie with the Triple Pickle meal, but the Picklewich leaves menus after Nov. 23.
Stop Buying This Cold Medicine. The FDA Says It Doesn’t Work
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 21, 2026
It’s in some versions of the best-known cold brands on the shelf. The FDA’s own scientists say it doesn’t do its job.
8 Overlooked Senior Discounts for Saving on Travel, Pets and More
Donna Freedman on October 21, 2026
We all know about early-bird specials and movie price breaks. But a savvy senior looks for savings across the board.
You’ve Probably Visited Some of America’s ‘Most Dangerous’ National Parks. I Have
Eve Chen and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Falls, not wildlife, cause the most accidental deaths in national parks, and per visit, Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias ranks as the riskiest.
Ever Disputed a Credit Check With Equifax? You Could Be Owed up to $400
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 21, 2026
Millions asked Equifax to remove a credit check they never authorized. Many got a form letter back. Now there’s money on the table.
Viral Trader Joe’s Apple Pie Wine Sold Out. Here’s What to Buy Instead
Maddie Rhodes and USA TODAY on October 21, 2026
Sommeliers say a $6.99 Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay and a $15 Sauternes can scratch the same sweet itch as the sold-out bottle.
Gold in a Traditional IRA? The IRS Still Sets a Withdrawal Deadline, and Missing It Can Cost 25%
Kendall Blythe on October 21, 2026
Selling metal on a deadline isn’t the only way to satisfy the IRS. Here’s how to cover the full amount and leave the gold untouched.
Is My GLP-1 Safe? What to Know About FDA’s Crackdown on Copycat Drugs
Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on October 20, 2026
Cheaper compounded knockoffs of Wegovy and Zepbound have brought mold, insects and a Class II recall, and FDA lists red flags to spot risky sellers.
I Ranked the Most Reliable New SUVs You Can Buy in 2026
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on October 20, 2026
Subaru and Chevrolet claim four of the five spots, but the cheapest pick starts at $26,995 while the priciest lists at $63,495.
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