Category: Articles

When School Starts Again in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties

Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 10, 2026

Florida’s sales-tax holiday covers computers up to $1,500, clothing up to $100 and school supplies priced at $50 or less through Aug. 20.

A Partial Solar Eclipse Is Coming. Don’t Forget These When You Look Up

Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on August 10, 2026

Unsafe eyewear can cause permanent eye damage, while a simple cardboard projector offers a safer way to watch from home.

20 Cities in America Where Family Vacation Costs Are Skyrocketing

Diana Moreno on August 10, 2026

It’s more expensive to travel to these destinations now.

How to Protect Your Aging Parents’ Finances Without Taking Over

Kathleen Coxwell on August 10, 2026

Find out why it’s crucial to have these difficult but necessary conversations early on and what to say.

6 Ways AI Is Ending Older Workers’ Careers Early — and Desk Jobs Are First

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 10, 2026

Just months ago, AI looked like a gift to older workers. A Boston College study just found the catch.

Ordinary People, Disastrous Circumstances: 9 Times Insurance Saved the Day

Kendall Blythe on August 10, 2026

It’s easy to resent paying for coverage you never use. These stories from real people illustrate the value.

Would You Rather? Retirement Edition. 10 Dilemmas You Will Face

Kendall Blythe on August 10, 2026

If you haven’t decided, you need to think about these soon.

Families Are Going to Drastic Lengths to Buy Basic Groceries

Betty Lin-Fisher and USA TODAY on August 10, 2026

One survey found 30% of shoppers used credit cards for essentials knowing they might not pay the bill in full, while 20% borrowed from friends or family.

Check Your Social Security Payment Date for August

Fernando Cervantes Jr. and USA TODAY on August 10, 2026

Beneficiaries born early in the month are scheduled for Aug. 12, while SSI recipients already received their August payment on July 31.

The Spokane Fires Are a Warning, Not a One-Off | The Excerpt

Dana Taylor and USA TODAY on August 10, 2026

More than 65,000 people have been evacuated, while homeowners are urged to clear gutters, trim flammable landscaping and make room for fire crews.

Feeling Run Down? Everything You Need to Know About CKM Syndrome

Daryl Austin and USA TODAY on August 10, 2026

Fatigue, swelling and shortness of breath can signal a linked cycle of heart, kidney and metabolic problems affecting about 1 in 3 U.S. adults.

Workers Sue TSA Over TSA Gold+, Claim ‘Secretive Push’ of New Program

Kathleen Wong and USA TODAY on August 9, 2026

A lawsuit over airport screening records exposes how privatization could affect TSA employees, passenger service and security during future funding lapses.

Here Are America’s 10 Best Colleges, According to LinkedIn

Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on August 9, 2026

LinkedIn weighs job placement, internships and alumni networks as families search for evidence that an expensive college degree will pay off.

As Trump Drastically Rolls Back Rules for Head Start, Some Republicans Are Wary

Zachary Schermele and USA TODAY on August 9, 2026

A proposed 75-page rule could reshape disability screenings, classroom sizes and safety practices for families relying on this federal preschool program.

Minnesota Woman Sues Chipotle After Salmonella Hospitalization

Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on August 8, 2026

A multistate outbreak has sickened 345 people, while federal investigators trace the suspected source and restaurants remove affected peppers.

5 Dead From Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Louisiana

Mike Snider and USA TODAY on August 8, 2026

About 1 in 5 people with this infection die, and symptoms can begin less than 24 hours after exposure to coastal water or raw seafood.

How Much House Can I Afford? Mortgage Affordability Explained

Deane Biermeier, Special to USA TODAY on August 8, 2026

Lenders may approve more than your budget can comfortably handle, especially after taxes, insurance, maintenance and savings goals enter the equation.