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Pennsylvania Women Scammed by Fake Steelers Player
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 23, 2026
The impersonator used financial transactions to take about $1,000 from a 20-year-old and a 50-year-old woman in Washington County.
When Is Flu Season in Washington, D.C.? Do I Have Flu Symptoms?
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 23, 2026
Flu activity typically rises in October and peaks from December through February, but sudden aches and fatigue can help distinguish it from a cold.
I’m a CPA. Look for This Car Insurance Trick That Texas Just Banned
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
You could be spending hundreds more for the same coverage. Or you can spend 5 minutes and save that money instead.
14 Secret Costco Perks That Pay for Your Membership Fee
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
These overlooked Costco perks erase your annual fee — and keep paying you back.
Amazon Is Sending Millions More Prime Members up to $200
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
Payments start Oct. 1 and arrive on their own. Here’s who qualifies, and the one call to hang up on.
How to Maximize Your PTO Before 2026 Ends
Melina Khan and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
With 11 PTO days, workers can create up to 27 days off by pairing vacation requests with four remaining federal holidays.
I’m a Lifelong Thrifter. Here Are 9 Reasons You Should Never Pay Retail Prices for Clothes
Kentin Waits on September 23, 2026
After 30 years of buying, selling and wearing secondhand fashion, I’ve compiled a long list of benefits.
7 Signs the Middle-Class Home Is Turning Into Something You Inherit, Not Earn
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
A recent Harvard report says the affordable middle-class home was never the rule. The math just caught up.
Ozempic Won’t Save Your Memory, the First Big Alzheimer’s Trial Finds
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
The headlines said the weight-loss drug might guard your memory. Then researchers ran the real test on nearly 4,000 people.
Over 98K Rivian Vehicles Recalled. See Impacted Models
Taylor Ardrey and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
An over-the-air fix is available at no charge, but owners may not receive recall letters until Nov. 9.
5 New 2027 Cars Worth Watching, According to a Car Tester
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
From a $24,990 redesigned SUV to a $73,495 Corvette, these upcoming models span practical transportation and high-performance luxury.
Woman Says She Warned 49ers About Fake Player Scam Months Before Arrest
Scooby Axson and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
The FBI says more than 60 women have reported losses in an alleged scheme involving fake investments and online dating apps.
Frequent Flyers Face a Little-Known Risk at High Altitude
Zach Wichter and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
Solar radiation is an invisible passenger on every flight — and for some travelers, the cumulative effects may be more serious than they realize.
21 Ways to Save Money on Food and Still Eat Well
Kelly Gurnett (The Penny Hoarder) on September 23, 2026
You have a lot of options for lowering your food costs.
Here’s How AI ‘Workslop’ From Managers Is Eroding Workplace Trust
Jasmine Escalera, PhD on September 23, 2026
AI-generated work that lacks accuracy or substance is a big sign of trouble for workers.
Gen Z Is Ghosting People Over Dating Debt: How Did We Get Here?
Rachel Hale and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
A Zelle survey found that 20% of Gen Z daters have taken on debt to maintain a relationship, making honest budget talks more important than ever
Aldi Is Cutting Prices on a Third of Its Products: Here’s When
James Powel, Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
The grocery chain says the reductions will save shoppers $86 million through Nov. 3, including lower prices on fall produce and chicken
This Simple Device Beat 11 Other Knee Treatments in a Patient Analysis — and Medicare Pays for It
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2026
Researchers ranked 12 drug-free knee treatments, and the one clinics keep billing for came in last. See which came out on top.
From Ray Dalio to Suze Orman: What 7 Big Names Say About Investing in Gold
Kendall Blythe on September 23, 2026
The nuances vary, but they agree on the big picture.
She Paid $805 for Travel Insurance. Then Came the Surprise.
Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on September 23, 2026
An $805 policy covered neither a shortened itinerary nor a $4,500 ticket, while narrow weather guarantees offered travelers different fine print
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