Personal Finance
Financial Despair Is When You End Up Paying Money To Work
Once both our children began school full-time in 2024, my wife and I had more breathing room. At least six hours a day of free time. No more wrangling toddlers in the chaos of the early years. I used the time to finish Millionaire Milestones, which became a USA Today bestseller in 2025. Now I’m
Why Gen Z Workers View Their Current Roles as Just Stepping Stones
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. Loyalty to employers is quickly fading among the youngest generation in the workforce. Zety’s latest Gen Z Workplace Expectations Report, based on a national survey of 1,001 Gen Z workers in the U.S., reveals a generation navigating…
14 Things You Should Throw Out the Day You Retire — Before They Drain Your Savings
Retirement doesn’t just change your paycheck. It changes the math on everything you own, owe, and pay for. The problem? Most people walk into retirement carrying habits, expenses, and possessions from a life that no longer exists. That working-years baggage isn’t just clutter. It’s a slow, steady…
The Money-Saving Grocery Strategy Hiding in Your Pantry
As shoppers continue to look for ways to save at the grocery store amid rising food prices, USA TODAY reached out to experts for money-saving tips. Cooking at home can give your budget the “biggest bang for your buck,” especially compared with food delivery or dining out, said Brian Vines, a…
How to Get the Nike x One Piece Collection in the US
Collabs and merchandise inspired by “One Piece,” the Japanese manga later adapted into an anime, seem to be everywhere. Next up is Nike. In August, Nike announced a collection of footwear, T-shirts, jerseys, caps and a vest inspired by the anime “One Piece.” The rollout has been staggered, with…
Why the AI Takeover Could Be the Best Thing for Your Professional Future
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Welcome to the future — a future where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a larger role in our work lives. As AI continues to grow and become more sophisticated, uncertainties arise around its implications for the future of work. For many…
McDonald’s Set to Spend Billions on Big Changes: What to Expect
McDonald’s plans to spend about $8.5 billion through 2036 to modernize its restaurants, expand technology and improve operations as the fast-food giant looks for new ways to attract customers and grow sales. The investment, announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the company’s investor day in Chicago…
The Most Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrid Sedans You Can Buy in 2026
Hybrids may be some of the most efficient car models on the market, but not every driver wants a hybrid car. Some car buyers prefer traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrain vehicles because of their familiarity and long history of reliability. There are plenty of efficient sedan…
5 Car Brands That Will Bleed Your Wallet Dry — and 3 You Should Buy Instead
The new car you sign for tomorrow could cost you $50,000 in lost value before your loan is even paid off. That isn’t a worst-case scenario. For some of America’s most popular brands, it’s the average outcome. The average new vehicle now loses about 41.8% of its value over five years, according to a…
Are Home Insurance Companies Profiting Unreasonably From Disaster and Distress?
The Los Angeles wildfires that opened 2025 were the costliest insured wildfire event on record, with about $40 billion in insured losses, according to Swiss Re. The same year, U.S. property and casualty insurers posted a $60.9 billion underwriting profit, nearly triple the year before, according to…