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USA TODAY Network / ReutersAmerican consumers are hunting for cheaper gas following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. It’s unclear if they’ll find it any time soon. Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth told reporters April…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersNothing feels more like adulting than doing your taxes. Tax Day is fast approaching on April 15, and young people today have more resources than ever to help them file quickly and cheaply, from artificial intelligence to social media to good, old-fashioned answers from mom and…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersTaxes are due April 15 unless you’re a paper filer. If you mail your tax return, the deadline could be as early as April 9 thanks to a change at the U.S. Postal Service, tax experts said. USPS said in January that it changed its transportation…

Pressmaster / Shutterstock.comWhether you’re a singleton living off takeout or a parent feeding a growing family, food is something we all have to spend money on. Many of us could stand to spend less than we currently do. From the simple and easy to the somewhat extreme, here are smart…

dennizn / Shutterstock.comYour Costco membership costs $65 a year for Gold Star or Business, or $130 for Executive. For most people, that fee disappears after a few trips to the bulk aisle. But here’s something every Costco shopper should know: The warehouse giant has built an ecosystem of services most…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersFlying is generally thought of as the safest way to travel, but there’s a hidden danger to it. Lurking on every flight, there’s one variable that could cause long-term damage to passengers and crews alike. I’m talking about the sun. Radiation exposure is rarely the first…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersPlanning a Disney World vacation includes examining your budget time and time again. It’s not a cheap trip, even for the savviest of vacation planners. That said, you can usually wrap your head around most, if not all, of the expenses associated with a Disney World…

Kit Leong / Shutterstock.comBuc-ee’s has opened its first location in Ohio and has other openings on the horizon, marking the latest expansion for the wildly popular travel center. The grand opening on Monday, April 6, in Huber Heights, Ohio, comes after several delays, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, a part…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersThere’s been an uptick in interest in used electric vehicles as drivers are reeling from rising new-car and gas prices. Used EV sales were up nearly 30% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to same three-month period in 2025, according to a new report from…

Johnson / Money Talks NewsYou already know gas prices are climbing since the conflict in Iran disrupted global oil markets. But while you’re staring at the numbers ticking up at the local pump, major corporations are quietly using the international headlines as cover to drain your wallet in ways you…