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8 Things You Must Do the Month Your 401(k) Hits $250,000
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 27, 2026
Your 401(k) just crossed a quarter million. Celebrate later — after you make these moves to protect it.
As Inflation Reignites, Should You Consider I Bonds?
Susan Tompor and USA TODAY on April 26, 2026
With consumer prices up 3.3% year-over-year and gas prices surging 18.9%, I Bonds are projected to hit a 4.26% annualized rate starting May 1 — and there’s still a brief window to act.
9 Rules for Using AI As Your Financial Advisor Without Losing Your Shirt
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 24, 2026
Two-thirds of Americans are asking chatbots for money advice, and over half regret it. But maybe they’re not doing it right.
5 Strategies to Help You Finally Tackle Your Debt
Tiffany Connors (The Penny Hoarder) on April 24, 2026
Debt doesn’t have to control you. Take charge with these payoff strategies and reclaim your financial freedom.
7 Catches in Medicare’s New $50 Weight-Loss Drug Deal
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 24, 2026
Medicare will cover GLP-1s for $50 starting in July — but the fine print could leave millions of seniors empty-handed.
Meta Set to Lay Off 10% of Its Staff as It Pushes for AI
Noe Padilla and USA TODAY on April 23, 2026
The May 20 pink slips are just the first wave — Meta is targeting a 20% total headcount reduction from its 78,865-person global workforce as it races to catch up with Google and OpenAI in AI.
How to Build a DIY Retirement Plan — and Why You Shouldn’t Do It Alone
Scott Staton on April 23, 2026
You don’t need a professional to help you get your plans on solid ground, but you do need some help.
Deadline Nears for Miami Beach Residents to Apply for $20,000 Floodproof Plan
Sarah Perkel and USA TODAY NETWORK on April 23, 2026
Low-income homeowners in the flood zone could qualify for the full $20,000 with no matching funds required — but the application window slams shut April 24.
7 Reasons Stocks Keep Hitting Records While the World Burns
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 22, 2026
War, $4 gas, and chaos — yet stocks just hit all-time highs. Here’s what Wall Street sees that you don’t.
15 Smart Ways to Squeeze More Miles Out of Every Tank of Gas
Mackenzie Raetz (The Penny Hoarder) on April 21, 2026
Learn the strategies that can improve your overall fuel efficiency.
Annuities Are Breaking Sales Records: Why the Old ‘Black Box’ Is Becoming a Modern Retirement Staple
Kendall Blythe on April 21, 2026
You’re likely to live longer than your 401(k) is designed for. Here’s how to build a paycheck that keeps up.
4 Reasons Your Tariff Refund Isn’t Coming — and What to Do About It
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 20, 2026
Businesses are getting billions back. You probably aren’t. Here’s why.
Court Order Forces $166 Billion Trump Tariff Refund: What Could This Mean for Ordinary Americans?
Kendall Blythe on April 20, 2026
It should be a win for your household budget, but exactly how these refunds may trickle down to consumers remains to be seen.
Turo Tested: Here’s Why It Might Be Better Than Rental Car Companies
Charles Singh and USA TODAY on April 20, 2026
From handpicking a Jeep Wrangler for a Route 66 road trip to unlocking it remotely via an app, peer-to-peer car sharing offers a surprisingly seamless alternative to the traditional rental counter — but there’s a catch first-time users often miss.
Essential Tips for Traveling with Your Pets This Year
Jessie Quinn and USA TODAY on April 18, 2026
The airline ticket is just the start — most pet owners are blindsided by the extra charges at the rental car counter, the rideshare surcharge, and the paperwork that can derail a trip before it begins.
Ford Recalls Nearly 1.4M Vehicles. See Affected Models
Saleen Martin and USA TODAY on April 17, 2026
The transmission defect on 2015–2017 F-150s can trigger a sudden, unexpected downshift into second gear at speed — and Ford says letters warning affected owners won’t go out until April 27.
7 Common Appliances That Are Quietly Jacking up Your Power Bill
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 17, 2026
Electricity rates jumped nearly 7% last year. Here are the appliances in your home making it far worse.
5 Gut-Punch Regrets New Retirees Say Are Keeping Them up at Night
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 17, 2026
Over half of recent retirees wish they’d done things differently. Here’s what’s haunting them, and how you can dodge the same traps.
4 Ugly Truths About Your 2027 Social Security COLA — and What to Do Right Now
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 16, 2026
Inflation just surged. Your 2027 Social Security raise likely won’t. Here’s the math every retiree needs to see.
6 Ways the Oil Crisis Could Actually Make Your Summer Trip Cheaper
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 16, 2026
Gas is over $4 a gallon and oil spiked past $100 — but here’s why your summer vacation could get cheaper anyway.
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