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18 Streaming TV Services That Are Completely Free (Really)
Liz Lotts on July 17, 2026
These services offer thousands of movies and TV shows, including recent releases and beloved classics.
I’m 71 and Collecting Social Security. Can I Switch to Half of My Husband’s Benefit When He Retires?
Edna V. Forero, ChFC on July 17, 2026
A law change means new rules for “switching” between Social Security benefit amounts.
Here’s 13 Brands You Can Save $3,500 on New EVs from in California
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 17, 2026
California will pay first-time EV buyers up to $3,500 now that Washington’s $7,500 credit is gone, and 13 automakers have agreed to help foot the bill.
Diversify Into Dinosaurs: This Old Fossil Sold for $50.1 Million
Kendall Blythe on July 17, 2026
Who knew you could buy one at auction?
The Car Rental Upsell Scam That Could Add Hundreds to Your Bill
Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY on July 17, 2026
One traveler was hit with a $423 fee just to swap into the car he’d already reserved — here’s how to refuse the upsell.
Giant Eagle Cuts Prices on 300 Grocery Items. Here’s What’s Cheaper
Beth Ann Miller and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 17, 2026
The chain’s markdown push covers produce, meat, snacks and more, plus a $10 online coupon code through July 22.
Honeydue Budgeting App Review: Is This the Best App for Couples?
Catherine Collins, Special to USA TODAY on July 16, 2026
Before you download Honeydue, see why some couples say syncing glitches undercut this free budgeting app’s promise of shared money peace.
Krispy Kreme Celebrates Its 89th Birthday With Special Deal
Gabe Hauari and USA TODAY on July 16, 2026
For one day only, a second dozen Original Glazed doughnuts costs just 89 cents — a penny for every year since 1937.
6 Things Retirees Wish They Had Known About Medicare Before Signing Up
Kristin Kurens on July 29, 2026
It’s not as easy as signing up once you turn 65. Learn from these retirees who found that out firsthand.
I’ve Been Shopping at Costco for Over 2 Decades. Here Are 10 Ways to Make a Membership Pay for Itself
Gael F. Cooper and Kristin Kurens on July 16, 2026
Scoop up a few of these deals, and it’s as if you never had to pay a membership fee in the first place.
This ‘Pure’ Water Scam Is Wasting Your Money — and Wrecking Your Health
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 16, 2026
You’re paying 2,000 times more for water that might be filled with nanoplastics.
I’ve Been Doing My Own Home Repairs for 40 Years. Here Are 7 Things I’d Never Buy at Home Depot.
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 16, 2026
The stuff on the shelves is mostly fine. It’s what they sell you at the register that’ll cost you.
Once Upon a Time, You Knew When You Paid for Something. This Was a Good Thing.
Kendall Blythe on July 16, 2026
Modern banking is a double-edged sword. It’s time to put the pause back in spending.
IRS Raises Mileage Rate Midyear. Here’s Who Benefits in 2026
Susan Tompor and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 16, 2026
After a brutal gas-price spike, the IRS quietly bumped its business mileage rate mid-year for only the third time in decades.
Envelope Budgeting: What It Is and Why It’s So Popular
Faith Wakefield and USA TODAY on July 15, 2026
A CFP says this decades-old cash trick works because dropping bills in envelopes creates pain a swiped card never triggers.
Hyundai Buyers Can Save $3,500 on New EVs in California. Here’s Why
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 15, 2026
California’s rebate skips price caps entirely for in-state EV makers, but Hyundai buyers still face a $50,000 ceiling.
Why the IRS Doesn’t Need to Audit You to Empty Your Bank Account
Kristin Kurens on July 15, 2026
Don’t want fat penalties? Here’s what triggers the IRS’ attention and how to stay off its radar.
How to Claim Medical Expenses on Your Taxes
Rebecca Safier, Special to USA TODAY on July 15, 2026
A single overlooked deduction — mileage to doctor visits — could push your itemized total over the IRS’s 7.5% threshold.
Disneyland Just Raised Food Prices. How Much, How to Still Save
Eve Chen and USA TODAY on July 15, 2026
Popcorn now runs $7 and some menu items jumped over 20%, but a gift-card hack and off-peak tickets can still trim your park tab.
No More Mr. Nice AI: Apple, Google, OpenAI and Musk’s Power Struggle Could Cost You
Kendall Blythe on July 15, 2026
We didn’t want AI in the first place, and now we may pay the price anyway.
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