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10 of the Happiest Places to Retire in America (None Are in Florida)
Gillian Manning and Kristin Kurens on August 17, 2026
Golden years really do seem to be golden when spent in these places.
Why Your Paycheck May Look Similar Even After ‘No Tax on Tips’
Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
The deduction can reduce taxable income by thousands, but payroll withholding, income limits and payroll taxes may keep paychecks unchanged.
Cheaper First Class Sounds Great. Here’s the Catch Airlines Aren’t Advertising
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 17, 2026
Airlines are dangling “cheap” first-class fares. But is it what you actually want and does it work in your favor?
California Homeowners May Face New Landscaping Rules Under ‘Zone 0’
Paris Barraza and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
The proposed rules would target the five feet around homes, with existing properties phased into cleanup and structural changes over five years.
H-E-B Recalls More Than 50 Jalapeño Products Over Salmonella Risk
Mateo Rosiles and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 17, 2026
Affected items were sold in Texas and Louisiana from July 3 through Aug. 5, and shoppers should discard or return them.
Most Americans Drink at Least One Soda a Day. It’s Associated with This Type of Cancer
Sara Moniuszko and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
Researchers tracked more than 100,000 people for decades and found a possible link between daily sugary drinks and stomach cancer risk.
This U.S. Airport Ranked First for Domestic Flight Deals
Nathan Diller and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
A review of more than 45,000 routes found that airline competition, not just low fares, helps certain airports deliver deals more often.
7 Financial Secrets Even Smart People Keep From Their Spouses (and Their Advisors)
Kathleen Coxwell on September 3, 2026
These hidden financial behaviors are the quiet gaps between what people do and what their financial plans actually reflect.
The Smart Way to Buy an Overseas Rental That Actually Pays for Itself
Kathleen Peddicord on August 17, 2026
Learn from one couple’s successful overseas rental property investment that funded their European vacations.
Buc-ee’s to Open 6 Locations in 6 States: See When and Where
James Powel, Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
The newest 74,000-square-foot location adds 120 fueling stations and more than 200 jobs as the travel-center chain expands nationwide
6 Freezer Habits That Help You Stretch Every Dollar You Spend on Groceries
Donna Freedman on August 17, 2026
These tactics will help you create tasty, nutritious and affordable meals in a twinkling.
Bankruptcies Are Surging — Here Are 7 Reasons That’s Not the Disaster You Think
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 17, 2026
More than 1,500 Americans file bankruptcy every day. Here’s what nobody tells you about what happens next.
National ICEE Day Means Free Frozen Drinks on Tuesday, Aug. 18
Mike Snider and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
More than 1,800 locations are participating, but some freebies require a movie or attraction admission rather than a purchase-free stop
This Ex-Police Officer’s Car Insurance Doubled With the Addition of a Teenager. Trouble Is, He Did Not Know Her.
Kendall Blythe on August 17, 2026
Excuse me, who is this on my policy?
6 Reasons AI Won’t Cut Your Tax-Prep Bill — and Could Push It Higher
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 17, 2026
Software now does most of the work on your return, but your bill isn’t dropping. Here’s who’s pocketing the savings.
Kevin O’Leary Says ‘just Buy a Smaller House.’ I’m a CPA — Here’s Where He’s Right, and Where He’s Dead Wrong
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 17, 2026
The blunt Shark Tank star isn’t all wrong about today’s brutal housing market — but he’s not all right, either.
The Worst Sleep Cycle to Wake Up During
Alexandra Frost and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
Waking from deep sleep can impair reaction time and alertness, while a steady schedule and morning light may help reduce grogginess.
Social Security Checks Arrive This Week. Are You Getting One?
Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
A birth-date rule determines which retirees receive their August benefit Wednesday, while SSI recipients face a different schedule later this year
Ranking All 18 Big Ten Schools by Tuition, Cost of Attendance
Matthew Glenesk and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
Southern Cal’s estimated annual cost exceeds $103,000, while Nebraska’s in-state figure is under $29,000, showing how residency can reshape the bill.
Ranking All 16 Big 12 Schools by Tuition, Cost of Attendance
Matthew Glenesk and USA TODAY on August 17, 2026
The gap is stark: Baylor’s estimated annual price tops $90,000, while BYU’s starts below $24,000, but residency and eligibility can change the math.
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