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Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon as Iran War Continues to Drive Up Oil Costs
Rachel Barber, Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on March 31, 2026
The national average just hit a milestone that many hoped wouldn’t return for years.
Global Tensions Rise As U.S. and Allies Clash Over Middle East
Kendall Blythe on March 30, 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic rifts could disrupt world energy markets.
6 Reasons College Students Can Appeal Their Financial Aid Offer — If They Act Before May
Gillian Manning on March 27, 2026
Most families accept the first number they see. Smart families know that number is often just the opening bid.
Tariffs Push New Car Prices Higher, and Experts Say It Won’t Stop
Jamie L. LaReau and Detroit Free Press on March 27, 2026
Automakers absorbed $35 billion in tariff costs last year to protect sales — now they’re passing every penny to buyers, and the price hikes are just getting started.
What If Mr. and Mrs. 50-Year-Old Average American Stopped Working Tomorrow?
Kendall Blythe on March 25, 2026
We all dream of an early exit, but don’t throw in the towel without running the numbers.
Arkansas Leads US in Farm Bankruptcies as Rice Losses Grow
George "Clay" Mitchell, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record on March 25, 2026
Chapter 12 filings jumped 46% last year, and industry leaders warn that up to a third of row crop farmers in the state could be forced out if conditions don’t improve.
The 99% Economy: What Life Looks Like for Americans Not in the 1%
Kendall Blythe on March 24, 2026
Beyond the billionaires, this is how real people work, live and spend.
7 Ruthless Ways to Destroy Your Credit Card Debt
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 24, 2026
Here’s your step-by-step, actionable guide to crushing your credit card debt — from balance transfers to the debt snowball method.
Moving Abroad? Think Small Towns for Big Savings, Great Quality of Life
Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on March 22, 2026
Forget the big-name cities — these under-the-radar communities offer comfortable living for as little as $2,000 a month.
5 Ways to Survive the Coming Medicare Premium Shock
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 18, 2026
Medicare premiums could double by 2035, devouring your Social Security. Don’t let Washington destroy your retirement budget.
Will the USPS Raise Rates Again? Debate Swirls Over Financial Future
Trevor Hughes and USA TODAY on March 16, 2026
A first-class stamp now costs 78 cents — up 41% since 2021 — and the agency may run out of money next year without billions more in borrowing.
10 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Medicine Cabinet
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 12, 2026
How many of these things do you have right now?
The Surprising Way Your Dog or Cat Could Actually Save You Money
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 12, 2026
Science says your dog or cat might just add years to your life and cut your health risks. Here’s why.
The Vegans Were Right All Along — Stop Using B12 to Justify Your Steak Habit
Kendall Blythe on March 12, 2026
The only reason to eat meat is because you like it.
$1M Is a Retirement Goal. Here’s How Long It Lasts in Every State.
Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on March 9, 2026
A new report from GOBankingRates reveals that $1 million in retirement savings will last less than 20 years in every U.S. state, with Oklahoma and Mississippi offering the longest stretch at roughly 19 years.
10 Must-Review Items Before Sending Your 2025 Taxes to the IRS
Mike Pappis on March 6, 2026
Make sure you go through this list before you submit your tax return.
15 Tax Deductions Anyone Can and Should Claim — No Itemizing Necessary
Maryalene LaPonsie and Karla Bowsher on March 5, 2026
You don’t have to itemize in order to claim these deductions on your tax return.
Study Uncovers a Downside of Medicare Advantage Plans for Stroke Patients
Kristin Kurens on March 3, 2026
The findings show that the drawback is even worse for those who also qualify for Medicaid.
The Social Security Trust Fund Is Draining Faster Than Expected. Here’s How to Plan at Every Age.
Kristin Kurens on February 26, 2026
Benefits won’t disappear, but they could shrink. Here’s how to prepare no matter where you are in your career.
Why IRS Tax Refunds After Death Can Take Over a Year and What to Do
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on February 20, 2026
Data shows that the IRS took an average of 444 days to issue refunds to deceased taxpayers’ beneficiaries between 2021 and 2024, far longer than the typical 21-day wait.
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