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How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog? An Expert Breaks It Down
Maddie Rhodes and USA TODAY on August 19, 2026
Annual expenses can reach $2,932, while pet insurance alone may cost as much as $1,414 before unexpected vet bills arrive.
5 Things to Know About the Bipartisan Plan to Force the Rich to Save Social Security
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 19, 2026
Two senators want high earners to pay thousands more into Social Security — and hand them nothing in return.
9 Things Sam’s Club Members Can Get for Free
Gillian Manning on August 19, 2026
You may not be getting all the benefits out of your membership.
You Don’t Have to Suffer to Retire Well — 5 Things the ‘Deprivation’ Crowd Gets Wrong
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 19, 2026
A famous investor says practice deprivation before retirement. The numbers say he’s aiming at the wrong enemy entirely.
Thinking of Buying a Used Car? 5 Reasons to Stay Away From a Dealer
Kendall Blythe on August 19, 2026
Easy has a price. Do you really want to pay for it?
Dunkin’s Fall Menu with Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on August 19, 2026
The $6 Meal Deal is back, while members can stack limited-time bonus-point offers on drinks, breakfast and app orders through September.
What Travelers Should Know About Europe’s New ETIAS and EES
Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on August 19, 2026
Biometric checks are already active, while a separate $23 authorization for Americans remains delayed as Europe updates its borders
New Program Wants California Drivers to Have Fuel-Efficient Tires
Noe Padilla and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
California estimates the rules could add $24 to a tire set but save drivers $179 through lower fuel and electricity use
Jalapeños Sold at Costco Recalled: See Affected Products
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
A handful of Texas Costco locations sold the peppers, identified by seven lot codes and five production dates, before the company halted distribution.
4 Popular American Foods That Are Banned in Europe
Gillian Manning on August 18, 2026
See which American favorites European food safety standards prohibit due to health risks.
7 Steps to Compare Private Student Lenders
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
A 9% quote from one lender and 6% from another show why prequalifying several companies can change your borrowing costs
Is My Pet’s Food Safe? How to Read Labels and Store Meals Amid Recalls
Lauren Paige Richeson and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
A recalled raw dog food lot affected 639 bags, and label details such as lot codes and life-stage claims can help protect pets and owners
I Saved Hundreds of Dollars by Asking AI for Back-to-School Deals. Here’s How
Jennifer Jolly on August 18, 2026
A few carefully worded prompts helped uncover about $150 in savings on school supplies and more than $400 in college-shopping simulations.
Why Your Grass Is Brown and Dying No Matter How Much You Water It
Luminita Toma on August 18, 2026
Find out how to pinpoint the issue with your lawn and remedy it.
4 Steps for Turning Your Overseas Property Into a Reliable Source of Passive Profits
Mónica Linares on August 18, 2026
Learn the basic steps that can make or break profits for your property abroad.
Here’s Why Your Neighbor’s Outdoor Lighting Is So Bright
Maddie McGay and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 18, 2026
Modern LED technology, high-voltage systems and poor design choices are turning your neighbor’s outdoor lighting into a sleep-disrupting nightmare that’s brighter than ever before.
How Often Can You Change Jobs for More Money? The Rules of ‘Job-Hopping.’
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
While changing jobs can boost income, experts warn that staying in roles for less than two to three years may flag you as a job-hopper, though the stigma is fading as modern career paths become less linear.
Lyme-Carrying Ticks Are Moving South, CDC Warns: ER Visits Could Rise
Janet Loehrke and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
A warming climate is expanding tick habitats, while prompt showers and careful body checks can lower the chance of infection after outdoor trips.
More Than 1,600 Pounds of Pickled Products Recalled: See Items
Mary Walrath-Holdridge and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
The products lack required USDA inspection seals and may still be in pantries because the jars carry a two-year shelf life.
Trump Praises Joe Rogan-Backed Ibogaine. What Is It?
Sara Moniuszko, Gavin Escott and USA TODAY on August 18, 2026
The compound remains illegal in the United States, but new federal research could test whether its addiction-treatment promise outweighs serious risks.
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