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Materials, Pros, Cons and Best Uses
Choosing the right type of flooring for your home means balancing durability, ease of cleaning, comfort and value, so it’s important to think about more than just upfront cost. The best flooring for homes can both improve the look of your interior space and provide value for decades to come…
Washington Killed ‘Click to Cancel,’ But States Are Riding to the Rescue
Here’s a con that’s entirely legal: Companies can sign you up for a membership in one click, then bury the cancel button so deep you give up and keep paying. Whole business models are built on it. For one brief, shining moment, Washington was going to end it. In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission…
10 Things About Eggs You Didn’t Know — but Should
Egg prices have been all over the map for a couple of years now, which means every carton you throw out because a few went bad is real money in the trash. Here’s the good news. Most of what trips people up with eggs — storing them, testing them, peeling them — comes down to
The Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees in 2026
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Looking for a great place to retire? Or, wondering if the state where you live is too expensive? Property values, cost of living, and lifestyle issues are all important considerations when figuring out where to live. However, don’t forget to think about…
How to Get 5% to 20% Off Almost Everything You Buy
Here’s a confession: I hate paying full price. Always have. And after 45 years around money, I’ve learned that full price is usually just an opening offer — one most people accept without a word. The trouble is, when folks do try to save, they use one trick at a time. They haggle, or they
We Drove Two of the Best New Family SUVs. Here’s How They Compare
Finding an affordable family SUV that delivers long-term value can be tough in today’s market. Rising new car prices and frequent recalls can make choosing the right SUV for your family complicated. At USA TODAY Cars, we test new vehicles and critique their pricing, performance, build quality and…
What’s Open and Closed on Labor Day? Here’s What to Know
Labor Day weekend has arrived, and consumers looking for last-minute cookout supplies or holiday deals will have plenty of shopping and dining options on Monday. Banks and post offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the holiday, while most major restaurant, grocery and retail…
Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Have Never Been Higher
American motorists are buying $4 gas on Labor Day weekend for the first time in history, a fuel analyst reports. A gallon of regular unleaded gas cost an average of $4.15 nationwide on Sept. 6, AAA reports. That’s nowhere near the all-time record, $5.02 a gallon in June 2022, but it’s the most…
Hate Paying Taxes? How to Make Sure You Don’t Pay State Taxes Twice
Hate paying taxes? What if you have to pay twice? Usually, rules prevent Americans from doing that, but occasionally, it can still happen. The potential for double taxation typically occurs when people live and work in different places. For example, if you choose, but aren’t required, to work in a…
Theme Park Extras Worth the Splurge (and Ones to Skip)
You’ve picked the dates, bought the tickets, and started to make dining reservations. You’re off to a good start, but there’s more to planning a theme park vacation than just the big stuff. In fact, there are all kinds of add-ons and extra experiences that could make or break your vacation — things…