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Walmart Refund Checks Are Going Out; Has Yours Arrived?
Kaitlyn McCormick and USA TODAY NETWORK on November 9, 2026
Scammers used Walmart’s money transfers to defraud customers from 2015 to 2024, and the FTC’s payouts come with a 90-day cashing deadline.
Utilities Have Asked for $23.1 Billion in Rate Hikes so Far in 2026. 6 Ways to Push Back
Kendall Blythe on November 9, 2026
A rate hike can take months to approve. That’s your window to argue against it before it’s final.
NASA Just Opened Applications for Astronauts. Here’s How You Can Qualify
Eric Lagatta and USA TODAY on November 9, 2026
NASA lists the astronaut salary at $164,395, with no age limit and a Dec. 3 deadline, but the qualifications are demanding.
The Average Family of 4 Tosses $1,500 of Food a Year. Freeze These 7 Things Instead
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 9, 2026
Plenty of us freeze meat and toss the rest. A few things you throw out would have kept for months.
Snow Shoveling Is Linked to Heart Attacks. 6 Rules If You’re Over 55
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 9, 2026
It looks like a chore. Heart researchers compare it to a stress test — one you didn’t sign up for.
The Best On-Demand Streaming Services in 2026, Ranked by Experts
Olivia Bono on November 9, 2026
These platforms offer the best entertainment and bang for your buck.
Find Affordable World-Class Healthcare on This Historic Mediterranean Island
Lief Simon on November 9, 2026
Pay considerably less for fantastic medical care in the Mediterranean.
Want a Great Resume That Stands Out? You Must Include These 11 Things
Oliwia Wolkowicz on November 9, 2026
These are the components of a resume that gets attention.
Your Thanksgiving Meal Is Going to Cost Less This Year
Betty Lin-Fisher and USA TODAY on November 9, 2026
Wells Fargo puts a 10-person meal at $78.93, but beverages push the total to $127.54, and pumpkin pie posts the steepest increase.
Veterans Day Is Wednesday. Here’s Where Veterans Eat Free
Gabe Hauari, Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on November 9, 2026
Starbucks, Applebee’s and Denny’s are among the chains offering free meals or coffee on Nov. 11, but most deals require proof of service.
Priority Mail Costs up to $9.10 More a Box. 6 Ways to Ship Gifts for Less
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 9, 2026
The post office raised holiday shipping prices. How much you actually pay depends on a few choices most people never make.
Starbucks Unveils 4 Unbearably Cute Bearista Surprise Cup Characters
Greta Cross and USA TODAY on November 9, 2026
Each blind-box cup comes with a personality card, but you won’t know which of five designs you got until you open it.
It’s National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: See Deals From Popeyes, More
Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on November 9, 2026
Several chains offer a sandwich for as little as $2 today, but most of the best deals require an app or rewards sign-up.
1 in 3 Drivers Is Uninsured or Underinsured. Check This Line on Your Policy
Kendall Blythe on November 9, 2026
A crash you didn’t cause can still leave you holding the bill. Your coverage decides who pays.
Regret Claiming Social Security Early? You Get One Do-Over. 5 Rules
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 9, 2026
There’s a way to undo the biggest Social Security decision you’ll make. It works once, the clock is short, and the price surprises people.
Why Paying Off a Mortgage Early Could Be the Wrong Move
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on November 9, 2026
Roughly 1 in 4 homeowners pay extra on their mortgage, but if your loan carries a sub-3% rate, that cash may work harder somewhere else.
Price Dropped? 3 Big Stores Will Refund the Difference — If You Ask
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 9, 2026
Black Friday prices started early, and some may keep falling. A few stores hand back the difference — if you ask before a clock you didn’t know about runs out.
10 of the Best Places to Retire in Arizona (From Tiny Towns to Tucson)
Jim Gold on November 9, 2026
Retirement living choices abound in the Grand Canyon State’s big cities, small towns, forested mountains and sun-drenched desert.
Your Travel Voucher May Be Worth Less Than You Think
Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on November 8, 2026
Airlines and hotels have found a quiet way to keep your money after things go wrong — and it hinges on a voucher they’re betting you’ll never use.
How to Get the Most Benefit from Eating Toast
Alexandra Frost and USA TODAY on November 8, 2026
A slice can supply fiber, B vitamins and iron, but only if the label passes three checks dietitians say matter most.
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