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7 Little-Known Perks of AAA Membership. How Many Are You Missing Out On?
Your local auto club may have a lot more to offer than fixing flats and towing you to a mechanic.
Ranking the Most Reliable New Cars You Can Buy in 2026
Dependable cars can last upward of 250,000 miles, and one compact sedan beats even the Toyota Corolla on annual ownership cost, according to iSeeCars data.
Why Can’t Oil Companies Charge More to Foreign Countries and Less to Americans? Here Are 5 Reasons
A reader asked why Americans don’t get a discount on our own oil. We actually tried it once. Guess what happened at the pump.
Insurer Travelers Says Winter Drives Up Car Claim Costs. 5 Coverage Checks Before the First Snow
Sliding into a ditch and having a branch fall on the hood land under two different parts of the same policy. One of them may not be on yours.
That Bag of Frozen Berries May Be Healthier than You Think
A frozen bag often costs less and lasts for months, and dietitians say its nutrition rivals fresh, though added sugar is the catch.
Medical Bills Stress Americans amid Rising Inflation, Federal Cuts
Medicaid work rules and ACA subsidy expirations are squeezing household budgets, and one Pennsylvania caregiver’s premium jumped from $400 to $865 a month.
Carnival Isn’t the Only Cruise Line Using Dynamic Pricing for Add-Ons
Starting Dec. 1, Carnival’s Wi-Fi and drink package prices will shift with sailing length and season, and experts expect rivals to follow.
6 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Garage. No. 1 Could Cost $80 a Year
It’s the room where stuff goes to be forgotten. Some of it costs you money every month, and some of it is spoiling right under your nose.
Medicare’s Free Yearly Checkup Isn’t a Physical. Ask for One and You May Pay
The visit costs nothing. Say the wrong thing in the exam room, though, and the bill that follows can be the full price.
Since WWII, Stocks Rose After Every Midterm. Here’s What I’d Do Now
The streak sounds like a sure thing. One detail about this year’s market makes me cautious — and changes my playbook.
Romance Scammers Stole $9M From Elderly to Buy Jewels, Lamborghini
Twin brothers from Ghana and an American woman admitted to a dating-app scheme that hit victims in 25 states, Germany and Austria, using AI-driven video.
The FBI Flagged 4 Midterm Voting Scams. One Says Your Donation Pays You Back
One pitch promises a profit if your candidate wins. Another arrives as a text about your voter registration. Neither is what it seems.
3 Easy Changes That May Cut Stroke and Heart Disease Risk up to 57%
Research shows that combining modest lifestyle tweaks can significantly improve your overall health.
Volkswagen Recalls Over 9,000 Audi Vehicles. See Affected Models
Owners of affected Q4 e-Tron models may need to cap charging at 80% until a repair arrives, and some batteries may not meet quality standards.
The Minimum Payment Lie: 7 Things Banks Don’t Want You to Know
The minimum payment isn’t safe. It’s a financial trap engineered to keep you in debt for decades.
Ask Stacy: When Should I Claim Social Security?
Most people get this wrong and lose tens of thousands. Here’s what to weigh before you file.
4 Times Watering Your Lawn Does More Harm Than Good
Here’s when too much water can be a bad thing.
I’m in My 70s and Need Long-Term Care Insurance. Is It Hopeless at My Age?
Here are financial experts’ tips and alternative strategies for getting long-term care insurance in your 70s.
How USA TODAY Evaluates Gold and Precious Metals Dealers
The spread between what you pay and what you can later sell for is the biggest cost most gold investors overlook — here’s what separates reputable dealers from the rest.
‘I Need a Job to Save My Life’: Inside the Desperate Hunt for Work in America
Here’s how some American job seekers are confronting a harsh reality of layoffs.
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