Personal Finance
Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock.comIt’s getting expensive to get away. Many people budget $2,000 to $5,000 for each vacation. A big chunk of that goes to airfare and lodging. That’s a lot of money, especially if you’re a retiree on a fixed income. But don’t despair. If you’re willing to be…
Today is your last day to take part in Bed Bath & Beyond’s Legendary Coupon Hunt. The retailer announced the launch of a nationwide 21-day event that began June 22 and is designed to “uncover the oldest surviving Bed Bath & Beyond coupon,” according to a news release. “For decades,…
Cow Appreciation Day is back at Chick-fil-A. The fast food chain is bringing back its popular event on July 14 for the first time since 2019 to celebrate its 80th birthday. The company told USA TODAY that the event was put on hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Imagine losing your husband of 45 years in March. Then, the next spring, you open a tax bill that’s bigger than any you paid while he was alive — on less income than the two of you had together. Cruel? Absolutely. Rare? Not even close. I’ve been a CPA since…
DimaBerlin / Shutterstock.comHere’s a bill you never agreed to pay. In 2025, the typical American driver lost 49 hours stuck in traffic. That’s more than a full work week — gone. Spent staring at the bumper in front of you. And it wasn’t free. According to INRIX’s 2025 Global Traffic…
Before I die, I have a whole bucket list I want to get through. One item is experiencing what it’s like to be a startup employee whose company goes public. If you’re considering joining a startup, or already at one waiting for your lockup to expire, this post is for you.…
After six long years, Olive Garden’s flagship promotion, the Never-Ending Pasta Pass, is officially returning. For just $100, diners can eat their fill of the American-Italian restaurant chain’s pasta dishes during the promotion’s 13-week run. The catch? There are only 10,000 passes available. Here’s what you should know about the…
Lily Meglio’s days are busy, but she never dreads going to work. On most days, the door to Lily’s opens at 10 a.m. Meglio, 22, straightens merchandise, places orders, and helps customers who are often surprised by her age at her colorful boutique in Clinton, Connecticut. “I always have so…
You know better than to wire money to a “stranded prince” or click on a link from a bank you don’t use. But as we settle into 2026, the game has changed. The threats aren’t just in your spam folder anymore. They’re in your social media feed, your search results…
If your supply of Forever stamps is running low, you might want to restock now because the stamps will cost more soon. The U.S. Postal Service is raising the price of Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents on Sunday, July 12. Overall, the Postal Service is raising mailing…
