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Veteran Home Buying Timeline: 8 Steps From Offer to Keys
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 31, 2026
A late paperwork request or a new credit card mid-escrow can quietly add weeks to a VA loan closing.
10 Ways to Help Your Grandkids Financially Without Spoiling Them
MTN Staff on July 29, 2026
Funding a 529 is great, but these creative gifts teach financial literacy that lasts a lifetime.
How One Couple Erased $40,000 of Debt in 18 Months (Without Eating Ramen)
MTN Staff on July 29, 2026
They didn’t win the lottery. They just stopped the subtle money leaks that were keeping them stuck. Here is how they did it.
The 2026 Crackdown Is Coming for Your Vacation Rental — 7 Rules to Stay Safe
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 28, 2026
Cities are forcing Airbnb and Vrbo to delist rentals — and your paid booking could vanish before you arrive.
Is a Gold IRA Better Than Owning Physical Gold?
Sharon Wu, CFEI, Special to USA TODAY on July 28, 2026
Gold surged past $5,600 an ounce in 2026, but IRS rules on taxes, storage and access differ sharply between an IRA and metal you hold yourself.
Shark Week Has It Backward: 6 Money Risks That’ll Actually Eat You Alive
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 28, 2026
Sharks killed nine people worldwide last year. These six financial predators are feeding on your money right now.
5 Estate Plan Oversights That Could Leave Your Heirs With Nothing
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 27, 2026
Think a simple will is enough? Think again. These common mistakes are a goldmine for lawyers and the IRS.
Scammed on Zelle? Your Odds of a Refund Come Down to a Single Word.
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 27, 2026
One word decides whether the bank pays you back or shrugs. Most victims get it wrong — and lose big.
Our Picks for the Most Budget-Friendly Cars of 2026 So Far
Keith Laing and USA TODAY on July 25, 2026
A $22,290 Kia sedan headlines our tested picks for dodging the $1,000-a-month new-car payment trap plaguing nearly 10% of buyers.
10 Legit Ways to Make Extra Cash Before Your Lunch Break Ends
MTN Staff on July 24, 2026
Most people waste their midday break. Here is how to turn twenty minutes of downtime into a fatter bank account.
19 Ways You’re Being Nickel-and-Dimed for Things That Used to Be Free
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 23, 2026
At one time, these things were provided free of charge. If you want them now, you may have to open your wallet.
10 Ways Amazon Gets You to Spend More Money — and How Stop It
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2026
So many of us depend on this remarkable retailer. What’s the secret sauce that makes Amazon addictive?
The Best Thing You Can Leave Your Kids Isn’t Money — It’s These 8 Lessons
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 22, 2026
The money runs out. The lessons that made it don’t — and those are the real inheritance you’ll leave.
Financing a New HVAC System: 0% Offers, Loans and What They Really Cost
Alora Bopray and USA TODAY on July 21, 2026
An HVAC finance director admits that a ‘0%’ deal on a $10,000 system can quietly turn into a 20-30% interest rate.
5 Bills to Stop Paying Full Price for — and How to Negotiate Them
Gillian Manning on July 21, 2026
Don’t accept sticker prices on these common expenses when a simple conversation could save you hundreds of dollars every month.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Underway. Is It $105 Trillion or ‘Only’ $36 Trillion?
Kendall Blythe on July 21, 2026
Gen X and millennial heirs are set to receive an average of $515,000 per household. Who actually gets it?
Best Budgeting Apps and Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
Nick Perry, Special to USA TODAY on July 20, 2026
With U.S. credit card debt topping $1.25 trillion, here’s which budgeting method — avalanche or snowball — and app actually gets you debt-free faster.
New Car Monthly Payments Are Surging. Some Tips on Making Good Deals
Jamie L. LaReau, Keith Laing and Detroit Free Press on July 18, 2026
Nearly 10% of auto loan holders now pay $1,000-plus a month — here’s how to avoid overpaying at the dealership.
5 Reasons OpenAI and Anthropic Could Be Bad Bets When They Go Public
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 17, 2026
Wall Street wants you to buy the hype. Here’s why I’d wait before touching either one.
Jamie Dimon Warns Investors: It’s ‘As Good As It Gets.’ I Traded Through Black Monday — 5 Moves to Make Now
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 17, 2026
The CEO who just posted record profits is warning you. Here’s what to actually do about it.
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