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The Best Minivans of 2026 So Far Include Toyota and Honda Models
Minivans may not be the most popular vehicle segment in America, but they fill an important niche for drivers who want more cabin space than other vehicles provide. Automakers have modernized them with standard hybrid powertrains and useful features. These 2026 and 2027 minivans stand out for…
13 Fees You Should Never Pay — and How to Avoid Them
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Like it or not, some fees are unavoidable. But others are excessive, egregious and just plain obnoxious. You certainly don’t have to like them — and you don’t have to pay them either. Here’s a look at fees you should never need to pay. Read the full article here
Paying a Bill Online? The Top Google Result Might Be a Fake — With Hidden Fees
You need to pay a bill. A utility, a phone company, maybe a toll you forgot about. So you do what everybody does — type the company’s name into Google, hit search, and click the first result that looks official. That instinct just cost one company $2.1 million. On Aug. 17, the Federal Trade…
19 Ways to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
SrideeStudio / Shutterstock.com Grocery shopping can be frustrating, especially if you love fresh produce and other perishables. Certain foods — for instance, bananas and bread — have a brief shelf life. So, you’re forced to buy in smaller portions. But with food that’s more perishable, you can use…
11 Colleges Where Tuition Is Free (Including Even Harvard Now)
536126146 / Shutterstock.com Higher education is a wonderful thing, but the price can be very steep. The College Board reports that tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year averaged $11,950 at public four-year, in-state institutions and averaged $45,000 at private, nonprofit four-year…
This Hotel Rewards Program Is the Most Valuable in 2026
Use your vacations to your benefit — beyond a break from day-to-day life. Many hotels will reward you for your stay, and a recent analysis by WalletHub can help narrow down your search for the loyalty program with the biggest payoff. Choice Privileges came out on top, offering up to $14.23 in…
These Moms Say Travel Teaches Lessons School Can’t. Are They Right?
Some lessons kids just don’t learn in a school curriculum. That’s how Sarah Mann feels. For the past four years, Mann has taken her three children, now 16, 14 and 12, out of school for major trips around the world, believing travel plays an important role in raising smart, well-rounded kids. “I…
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Is Affordable, Modern and Fun to Drive
I drove the South Korean Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV for a week for USA TODAY Cars. I was a fan of the previous Kona generation, and the 2024 model year redesign makes it even more appealing, modernizing its exterior and adding great standard tech. I was surprised by how sophisticated the SUV has…
12 Factors That Affect the Cost of Your Car Insurance
A car insurance quote is a risk assessment. Your personal information and coverage requirements help set the price and become the application the insurer relies on. If you supply incorrect information, a problem may surface when you file a claim and the insurer looks more closely. You can save up…
Before You Toss Those Nearly Empty Condiments, Try These Tricks to Use Every Last Drop
Our fridge door is full of jars and bottles, some of which look odd. For example, the contents of a spicy brown mustard bottle may seem pale and grainy, or there might be a jar of brine without any pickles. A small jar of homemade jam looks all but empty; so does a bottle of