Money in a Minute for the Week Ending June 5, 2026

Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.

Burlington Opening 14 New US Locations in June. Here’s Where

Burlington is adding 14 stores across 10 states this month as the off-price retailer races toward its goal of more than 100 new locations by year’s end.

Car Insurers Are Charging Single and Divorced People More. Is This Fair? Here’s What to Do Either Way.

Are these drivers really more aggressive on the road compared to married folks?

Is There a Life Insurance Policy Out There Just Waiting for You to Claim It?

Life insurance policies sometimes get lost. Here’s how to find them.

US Added 172,000 Jobs in May. What It Means for the Economy.

Employers added nearly twice as many jobs as analysts expected in May, and the wage growth could push the Fed toward a rate hike this fall.

Expect to Lose Serious Money on These 5 Home Renovations

These renovations will cost you far more than they add to your home value.

5 Things Every Retiree Should Know About Nursing Homes

Choosing a place to live and receive care isn’t easy, but being prepared helps.

5 States Where $100 Buys You the Most Groceries — and 5 Where It Gets You the Least

Your grocery dollar can stretch nearly a third further depending on which state you call home.

Don’t Help Your Kid Buy a House Until You Run This Retirement Math

Tempted to help your adult child enter the housing market? You might want to do some calculations first.

10 Jobs Hiring Immediately and 10 That Take Months to Fill

See which high-demand jobs hire fastest and which roles are the most difficult for employers to fill.

11 of the Safest Small Cars Under $10K That You Can Buy for Your Teen

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports vetted 45 used cars and narrowed the list to models under $10,000 that pass crash tests and have automatic emergency braking — with prices starting at $4,600.

What to Do if You Think Your Car Is Being Recalled

Over 40 million vehicles are recalled every year — here’s how to search the NHTSA database by VIN, get the repair covered for free, and why ignoring a notice can make you legally liable.

Travelers From This US Airport Can Now Go Through Remote TSA Screening

Boston Logan launched the first U.S. remote TSA screening site in Framingham — letting travelers clear security before boarding a direct bus to their gate for just $9.

The 20 Highest-Paying Jobs in America? Doctors, Doctors, More Doctors.

Of the 20 best-paid U.S. occupations, 19 are doctors — and each extra year of medical training translates to $143,000 more in annual pay.

Amazon Sued over Ring Facial Recognition, Plaintiffs Seeking $5M

A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon’s Ring cameras of secretly scanning and storing the faces of strangers — including delivery workers and passersby — without consent.

Amazon Is Giving Away Free Groceries for a Year — Here’s How to Enter

Amazon is giving 100 lucky shoppers $10,000 in gift cards each — and you don’t need a Prime membership or a purchase to enter, just a daily click through June 22.

What Is Doomjobbing? What It Means and Why It Matters for Job Seekers

Experts say the compulsive scroll-and-apply trap sweeping job boards is quietly sabotaging candidates’ long-term career goals — and there’s a smarter way out.

Applebee’s Franchisee Files Bankruptcy Amid Wave of Closures

An Atlanta-based Applebee’s franchisee with up to $50 million in liabilities has filed for Chapter 11 — shuttering 10 Florida and Georgia locations while 53 more go up for sale.

Apple Closing 3 Stores in These 3 States in June. See Locations

Three Apple retail locations in Connecticut, California, and Maryland will permanently close June 20, as declining mall conditions prompt the tech giant’s exit.

Those Heavily Advertised Memory Supplements Don’t Work. Here’s What Does.

Shelling out big bucks for products promising to improve your memory? You might want to forget them instead.

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