Category: Articles

Your Bathroom Is the Worst Place for Your Pills. 7 Medicine Mistakes to Stop

Stacy Johnson CPA on October 19, 2026

Stop ruining your medication with these storage mistakes.

Over 1.5M Pounds of Meat, Poultry Recalled. See the Affected Products

Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on October 19, 2026

Kayem Foods’ recall covers hot dogs, bacon and turkey produced March 31 to Oct. 7, and the USDA says don’t eat them.

How to Format and Optimize Your Resume as an Older Worker

Kirsten Chorpenning on October 19, 2026

Discover how to build a competitive resume as an experienced professional.

Love Reading? 8 Ways Bookworms Can Make Money

Kendall Blythe on October 19, 2026

Profit from your passion by turning your literary obsession into cold, hard cash.

Discover France’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret in La Rochelle

Kat Kalashian on October 19, 2026

Discover the coastal haven of La Rochelle, France, where you’ll find a vibrant yet laid-back European lifestyle.

Look at the Back of Your Smoke Alarm. If It’s 10 Years Old, It’s Done

Stacy Johnson CPA on October 19, 2026

You’ve changed or checked the battery every time change for years. That may not have done what you think, and the fix costs less than lunch.

Gold Prices Slid, but Gold Fund Holdings Just Hit a Record. Here’s Who Keeps Buying

Kendall Blythe on October 19, 2026

The biggest buyers are not chasing a quick rebound, and their reasoning may matter more to your portfolio than the price.

Overdraft Fees Hit an Estimated $12.4 Billion in 2025. Do Your Part to Shrink That Number.

Kendall Blythe on October 19, 2026

Banks cannot charge you overdraft fees on ATM withdrawals or one-time debit card purchases unless you agreed. Did you opt in?

Social Security Checks Coming Oct. 21. Are You Getting One?

Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on October 19, 2026

Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th get paid Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the final October round lands Oct. 28 for those born from the 21st to 31st.

9 Creepy Things That Can Tank Your Home Value

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 19, 2026

It’s downright frightening how these things could affect a property’s sale price.

Cruises Are Booming. Are the Crew Members Benefiting Too?

Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on October 19, 2026

Carnival posted record revenue, but crew pay depends on the cruise line, and passengers can cut the automatic gratuities added to their bills.

Snap Peas vs. Snow Peas: What’s the Difference?

Daryl Austin and USA TODAY on October 18, 2026

Dietitians say neither is nutritionally better, but the pod’s shape reveals how each was picked and why a big serving can leave you bloated.

Where Should You Travel in 2027? See the Safest Destinations

Eve Chen and USA TODAY on October 18, 2026

Global Guardian ranks the U.S. as moderate risk, and its rankings don’t always match State Department advisories, which is worth knowing before you book.

Raw Cheddar Cheese Recalled over Potential E. coli Risk

Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on October 17, 2026

Shoppers should check the 8-ounce package for lot code 7/22/27, then return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Deadly ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Can Surge after Hurricanes. Here’s Why

Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on October 17, 2026

A minor cut and a few hours in floodwater can be enough, and older adults and people with liver disease or diabetes face the highest risk.

Putting Gas in a Diesel to Save Cash? Why That’s an Awful Idea

Keenan Thompson and Detroit Free Press on October 17, 2026

A tow truck can save your engine if you act before starting it, but driving on a fuel mix-up can turn a small error into a costly repair.

DOT Rule Could Reduce Compensation for These 10 Flight Delays

Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on October 17, 2026

From February 2027, unscheduled maintenance and unruly passengers stop counting as airline-controlled delays, which could cost you meal and hotel vouchers.