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Las Vegas Wants Visitors Back: A 5-Day Sale Could Sweeten the Deal

James Powel and USA TODAY on September 22, 2026

Travelers can find hotel packages, free parking and show discounts during the five-day promotion, but some offers expire after Sept. 26.

Why Grocery Prices Could Rise after a Summer of Extreme Weather

Karissa Waddick and USA TODAY on September 21, 2026

Ground beef hit a record $7.158 per pound in August, while weather damage threatens corn, coffee, pistachios and other grocery staples.

Check Your Pantry: Chip Recall Hits 5 States

Taylor Ardrey and USA TODAY on September 21, 2026

Undeclared soy prompted the recall, and shoppers in five states can return affected bags to the store for a refund.

The 7 Best Legit Sites for Getting Free Samples

Mackenzie Raetz (The Penny Hoarder) on September 21, 2026

Who doesn’t love freebies?

Your Will Doesn’t Control Your 401(k). This Form Does.

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2026

The paperwork you signed once and never looked at again outranks the will you paid a lawyer to write. A CPA on how to check yours.

The Free ‘Fake Shopping’ Sites Designed to Cure Your Spending — and the Catch Nobody Mentions

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2026

They let you browse, check out and track delivery for $0. The creator himself isn’t sure it helps.

Why Are Sedans Making a Comeback in 2026? Plus 5 Deals for You

Keith Laing and USA TODAY on September 21, 2026

A mid-size sedan cost about $16,400 less than an SUV in August, while five models carried cash or financing incentives expiring as soon as Sept. 30

Americans Aged 55-59 Average $260,800 in Their 401(k)s. Fidelity Says They Need 10 Times Their Income to Retire at 67. How Realistic Is That for You?

Kendall Blythe on September 21, 2026

Maybe it’s time to stop measuring your retirement against everyone else’s.

You’re Paying $13.53 an Hour to Skip Netflix Ads — and $1.66 on Paramount+

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2026

Your ad-supported streaming plan got worse this year. I ran the numbers, and one upgrade is a ripoff.

Celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day With These Deals

Julia Gomez and USA TODAY on September 20, 2026

Several chains are pairing pepperoni pies with half-price offers, buy-one-get-one deals and combos costing less than a typical lunch today.

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.

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.

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.

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.