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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.
Social Security’s Under Threat. Can New Senators Save It?
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on November 8, 2026
The trust fund is forecast to run dry in 2032, and an automatic 22% benefit cut could cost a newly retired average couple $16,900 a year.
Here’s How to Buy and Sell Stocks Like a Member of Congress
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on November 8, 2026
Lawmakers can take up to 45 days to disclose a trade, so by the time copycats hear about it, the market has already moved.
Death Doesn’t Stop Bills from Coming, but You Don’t Have to Pay Them All
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on November 7, 2026
When a loved one dies, the bills keep coming — but experts say many can be delayed, negotiated down, or never paid at all.
The Flu Strain Driving This Season’s Unusually Early Spread
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on November 7, 2026
Flu activity started climbing in late August, and wastewater data shows the earliest onset in at least four years, driven by a mutated H1N1 strain.
The Priciest Cars to Insure Cost up to $4,445 More a Year Than the Cheapest
Kristin Kurens on November 6, 2026
Your next car could tack thousands onto your insurance bill before you even drive it home.
How Applicant Tracking Systems Are Pushing Job Seekers to the Breaking Point
Vicki Salemi on November 6, 2026
Employers are dropping the ball on applicants, who feel an agonizing lack of visibility.
Hertz Lets You Test a Car for 3 Days Before You Decide to Buy
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on November 6, 2026
Hertz’s TestDrive+ lets shoppers rent a used car for three days, with rental fees waived if they buy it. Here’s how the process works.
Every Tax Bracket Is Going Up in 2027. Here’s Where You’ll Land
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2026
Another year brings another inflation adjustment for the thresholds that determine how much you owe Uncle Sam.
Occasional Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on November 6, 2026
Even one to five days of cannabis use a month was linked to 40% higher odds of a reported past stroke in a study of nearly 443,000 U.S. adults.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Nov. 6, 2026
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson.
Groceries Are on a Wild Ride This Year. From a 29.3% Drop to an 8.7% Rise. What’s in Your Cart?
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Depending on what you shop for, you may barely notice the change or be shocked by the weekly bill.
GM Agreed to Pay $220 Million Over Claims It Sold Driving Data. That Data Might Influence Your Insurance Rates
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Your insurer has seen a file on you that you probably haven’t. It’s free to request, and any errors in it can be fixed.
6 Space Heater Mistakes, Including One That Costs $65 a Month
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2026
It’s a little box that keeps your feet warm. Used the wrong way, it can wreck your bill, or your house.
Scam Losses Topped $3 Billion for Americans 60 and Older. A Small Group Lost 70% of That
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Most reported losses stay under $1,000. The six-figure cases tend to follow a familiar script. Learn what to watch for.
20 Jobs With the Most Overeducated (and Often Underpaid) Workers in America
Jasmine Escalera, PhD on November 6, 2026
You might be surprised at the workers who hold college degrees.
Go Back to Sleep: 6 Jobs for Night Owls Who Are Done Pretending to Be Morning People
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
If your natural rhythm is sleeping until 10, stop fighting it.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman Says 23-Hour Trading Starts Dec. 6. What It Means for Your Retirement Money
Kendall Blythe on November 6, 2026
Stocks will soon change hands while most investors sleep. Here are the reasons the late-night price may not be the one you want.
Black Friday Isn’t the Best Day for Everything. 7 Buys and When to Pounce
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2026
Adobe mapped when holiday discounts should bottom out. Some of the biggest gift categories don’t peak on the day you’d guess.
Your Cheap Obamacare Plan Now Comes With a Tax Break. Here’s How to Use It.
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2026
The cheapest health plans on HealthCare.gov now come with a tax perk. Rule No. 2 could still pay off for this year.
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