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8 Ways to Keep a Thief From Getting Medical Care in Your Name — and What to Do If It Happens
Maryalene LaPonsie and Kristin Kurens on October 13, 2026
Medical identity theft is a headache you want to avoid. Here’s how to minimize your risk.
Pringles Scouts Die-Hard Fan to Win Can-Shaped Urn for Remains
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Fans can sign a tongue-in-cheek “will and taste-ament” for a shot at a $500 Pringles urn and $28,080 in cash before entries close Oct. 22.
Here’s Why You Should Flush Your Home’s Water Heater
Maddie McGay and USA TODAY NETWORK on October 13, 2026
Skipping this once-a-year task lets sediment silently pile up in your tank — driving up energy bills and cutting years off your water heater’s life.
The Risky Mistake That Could Leave You Stranded on a Cruise
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Booking a third-party excursion on a cruise can save money, but if you’re late back to the ship, it can leave without you — and your passport and travel insurance probably won’t save you.
7 Ways Car Dealerships Overcharge Retirees (and the Exact Words to Stop Them)
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 13, 2026
That finance office is designed to take your money. Here’s how to stop them.
5 Dreamy Overseas Destinations Where You Can Actually Afford to Retire
Kathleen Peddicord on October 13, 2026
These are the best locales around the world where you can reinvent your life.
Why Job Seekers Are Abandoning Applications Faster Than Ever in 2026
Vicki Salemi on October 13, 2026
These are the red flags that make candidates abandon job applications.
When Is It OK to Apply for an Internal Transfer?
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Special to USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Most companies require six to twelve months in a role before an internal transfer — but how you handle the conversation with your manager matters just as much as the timing.
Chipotle Is Giving Away Giant Tote Bags. Here’s How to Win One
Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Every family meal ordered through the Chipotle app or website earns an automatic entry, and meals cost under $10 a person.
You Can Get a Free Chicken Slider from Dave’s Hot Chicken Today
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Fans who download the Dave’s App can redeem a no-purchase slider at any of the chain’s 500 locations, choosing their spice level.
Location, Location, Kirkland: How Costco Is Influencing Where We Live
Jessica Guynn and USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Buyers in some markets now ask how close a warehouse club is, and one Kansas City family just lost its nearby store.
Oh, How Americans Love Gas-Guzzling Trucks and SUVs. Is Now the Time to Buy One?
Kendall Blythe on October 13, 2026
A few checks before you sign can keep a good deal from costing you more down the road.
Home Insurer Nonrenewal Rates Rose by up to 216% in 6 Years. What to Do When the Notice Comes
Kendall Blythe on October 13, 2026
Think ahead or it may be too late. Replacing a policy can take longer than expected.
More Planning and More Math, Not Work, Can Boost Retirement Prosperity
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on October 13, 2026
Workers’ confidence in having enough for retirement dropped to 61%, and advisers say the fix may be better math rather than more years on the job.
10 Grocery Staples You Should Stop Buying and Start Making (It’s Cheaper Than You Think)
Donna Freedman on October 13, 2026
Slash your grocery spending with these easy-to-make staples.
7 Reasons to Rethink Your Medicare Coverage This Open Enrollment (and 1 Pitfall to Avoid)
Miranda Marquit on October 13, 2026
These are the signs that you should begin shopping for new coverage during open enrollment.
These Luxury Resorts Give You a Private Pool All to Yourself
Caroline Morse Teel, LuxuryVacationist.com on October 13, 2026
Overwater villas, a Santorini cave-style suite and a Las Vegas sky villa with its own pool make the list for a splurge-worthy stay.
Mercedes-Benz Recalls More Than 30,000 Cars Over Brake Line Issue
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on October 12, 2026
A front brake hose that could leak or rupture lengthens stopping distance on certain S-Class models, and dealers will replace it at no charge.
21 Companies That Offer Tuition Reimbursement in 2026
Robert Bruce (The Penny Hoarder) on October 12, 2026
Discover which major companies offer education benefits and tuition assistance.
Live the Ultimate Caribbean Dream Here for Just $2,225 a Month
Live and Invest Overseas Editors on October 12, 2026
Uncover the charm of Las Terrenas, a beach community in the Dominican Republic that’s perfect for expats and retirees.
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