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‘I Only Eat Organic,’ a Friend Said, Refusing My Mediterranean Roast Vegetables. 7 Ways the Science Says That’s Silly

Kendall Blythe on July 9, 2026

Declining delicious, freshly cooked food because of a label is not a health choice.

52-Year-Old Twins Ellen and Arthur Inherited $1 Million From an Aged Aunt. Three Years Later, Did They Get the Most From the Windfall?

Kendall Blythe on July 7, 2026

The inheritance was only the starting point. What came next mattered more.

5 Signs the Stock Market Is About to Crash

Stacy Johnson CPA on July 7, 2026

Stocks are soaring to record heights. But five specific indicators suggest the party is about to end.

How to Make Your Money Last Decades Longer (Without Getting a Job)

MTN Staff on July 6, 2026

You don’t need a side hustle to save your retirement. You just need to plug these financial holes before it’s too late.

8 Reasons You Fail to Hit Your Financial Goals (and What to Do About It)

Kathleen Coxwell on July 6, 2026

There are some common reasons you abandon your money goals, but the good news is it’s an easy fix.

10 Ways to Get Lucky With Money (and Why Luck Isn’t so Random)

Kathleen Coxwell on July 3, 2026

Even the most talented people can be weighed down by a lack of luck.

7 Ways You Are Falling Behind Financially Without Realizing It

Kendall Blythe on July 2, 2026

Do you have a blind spot when it comes to the state of your personal finances?

The Best Budgeting Apps for Getting Your Finances Together

Michael Archambault (The Penny Hoarder) and Kaz Weida (The Penny Hoarder) on July 1, 2026

Struggling with your budget? Find out which apps stand out for your finance-balancing needs.

Millions of Lower-Income Families Are Missing Out on Free Government Money

Kendall Blythe on July 13, 2026

It makes no sense. The families who could benefit most may have the hardest time getting it.

I Tried Empower. Here’s What This Budgeting App Can — and Can’t — Do

Amy DeYoung, Special to USA TODAY on June 27, 2026

Empower’s free personal finance app offers strong retirement planning tools, but its basic budgeting features and 2.8-star Android rating may disappoint power users.

2026 Grads Face an Economy That Feels Tough. 5 Ways to Still Get Ahead

Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on June 26, 2026

Hiring is up 5.6% for new graduates, but starting salaries average just $56,000 — well below what most expect — making early financial habits more critical than ever.

Don’t Let Anyone Talk You Out of Stashing the First $50. That $500 Will Be the Easiest $5,000 You Ever Saved

Kendall Blythe on June 26, 2026

It is worth planting the little acorn. It may provide the shelter you need on a rainy day.

Dave Ramsey Says ‘Normal Is Broke’: 10 Pearls of Wisdom From the Anti-Debt Crusader

Kendall Blythe on June 25, 2026

Whether you’re drowning in debt or free of it, he’s got a line for you.

I’ve Spent 35 Years Writing About Money. Here Are 10 Rules I’ll Never Break.

Stacy Johnson CPA on June 24, 2026

Over three decades of money ups and downs taught me these rules I never break. Ignore them and the math gets ugly fast.

These Budgeting Apps Can Help You Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

Faith Wakefield and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026

Between 57% and 69% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck — these five apps reveal exactly where your money’s going and help you plot an escape.

Why Women May Bear the Brunt If Social Security Benefits Get Cut

Medora Lee and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026

Women already collect $438 less per month than men in Social Security — and looming 2032 benefit cuts could widen that gap for millions of older Americans