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Officials Report First Dengue Fever Death of 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on September 18, 2026
Florida has recorded 332 dengue cases this season, including 153 caught locally, as health officials urge residents to guard against mosquitoes.
What You Need to Do Now to Retire Comfortably Later
Robin Hartill (The Penny Hoarder) on September 18, 2026
You know it’s smart to save for retirement now. Here’s how to put a plan into action, from your twenties through your sixties.
3 Helpful Things You May Not Realize Your Phone Can Do
B.T. Ballenger on September 18, 2026
Regardless of how you use your phone, these settings might make it a more pleasant experience.
Why Travelers Keep Forgetting Everything (and How to Stop It)
Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on September 18, 2026
From abandoned suitcases to wrong booking dates, travel stress is making even experienced travelers surprisingly forgetful — and psychologists have a few theories why.
I’ve Sold Vintage Goods for Over 30 Years — Here Are 5 Sneaky Haggling Tricks Buyers Use
Kentin Waits on September 18, 2026
Don’t let buyers fleece you — whether you’re selling at a yard sale or on Facebook Marketplace.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Sept. 18, 2026
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 18, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.
Do You Know How Much You Pay to Keep Your Car on the Road (Excluding Your Car Payment)?
Kendall Blythe on September 18, 2026
Hundreds of dollars? Thousands? The answer might surprise you.
Every Social Security Raise Comes With a Tax Hike Nobody Voted On.
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 18, 2026
Your COLA and your tax brackets use different inflation gauges. Guess which one Congress gave you, and why it’s permanent.
Your Next Trip Abroad Needs a Cheat Sheet. Here’s What to Include.
Cody Godwin and USA TODAY on September 18, 2026
A simple cheat sheet on your phone’s lock screen can save you headaches at the hotel, the register, and anywhere language or currency might trip you up.
How a Brutal Minnesota Wind Chill Saved Our Dream Retirement in Portugal
Jeff and Joch Woodruff on September 18, 2026
Your ideal life overseas is waiting for you — just don’t get in your own way.
How to Get a Golf Course Lawn at Home (Without Spending $50K)
Melanie Joseph on September 18, 2026
Here’s how to transform grass into a lawn worthy of the finest country club.
The $9.8 Billion Prop Under Your Medicare Drug Plan Disappears Dec. 31 — Here’s What Your Premium Does Next
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 18, 2026
A hidden subsidy has been holding your drug-plan premium down for two years. It ends Dec. 31. Then what?
7 of the Worst Things to Eat (and Drink) for Your Blood Pressure
Liz Lotts on September 18, 2026
Need to control your blood pressure? Eliminate these items from your diet, stat.
6 Ways to Beat the Uber Price That Was Picked Just for You
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 18, 2026
Two riders. Same trip. Same minute. One saw $89, the other $66. Here’s how to be the second guy.
Americans Will Spend $165 Billion on Pets in 2026. What Is Yours Costing You?
Kendall Blythe on September 18, 2026
The purchase cost is only the start. The years after take the real toll.
8 Surprising Things You Can Upcycle
Deb Hipp on September 17, 2026
Find a new life and creative use for items that would otherwise end up in the landfill.
How Diesel Prices and Pending Truck Rules Could Hike Your Grocery Bill
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on September 17, 2026
Diesel reached $6.39 a gallon, and trucking costs could rise another $12,000 per vehicle, putting fresh pressure on food prices
7 Things to Know About the Social Security Bill That AARP Is Fighting
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 17, 2026
A Senate bill would hand your retirement to four people you’ve never heard of. AARP is fighting back.
Applying for a Mortgage? Here’s Every Step From Preapproval to Closing
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on September 17, 2026
A nine-step checklist covers credit, documents, loan comparisons and closing details, including the federal timeline for receiving a Loan Estimate
Your Guide to Sell-By Dates and How Long You Can Safely Keep Food
Dana Miranda (The Penny Hoarder) on September 17, 2026
Before you throw out food — and potentially waste money — here’s what to know.
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