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Free Coffee? See the Deals Brewing for National Coffee Day 2026
National Coffee Day is on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and plenty of chains will offer deals and freebies on America’s favorite beverage. According to the National Coffee Association, coffee is consumed by more adults each day than any other beverage, including tap or bottled water. The 2026 National Coffee…
SNAP Checks Rise Oct. 1, but New Rules May Mean Benefit Cuts Ahead
October ushers in changes to SNAP, the government’s supplemental nutrition assistance program, including one shift Americans may see immediately and another one that could determine the program’s fate and benefits in coming years, analysts said. Most Americans on SNAP, formerly called food stamps…
Flip Out Over These National Pancake Day Deals
On Saturday, Sept. 26, waffle and French toast lovers step aside, because it’s National Pancake Day. If you’re a pancake fan, you might be looking at your calendar, a bit confused, because wasn’t National Pancake Day in March? And it was, sort of. IHOP declared that the second Tuesday of March is…
Retailers Are Cracking Down on Returns. These 16 Stores Still Have the Best Policies
The pandemic saw a peak of loosened retailers’ return policies to the delight of shoppers, but now many stores have tightened their policies after seeing a wave of return fraud. So if you love to shop and want more liberal return policies, you have to read the fine print first. We’ve done a lot of
The RMD Mistake That Costs 401(k) Owners a 25% Penalty
Here’s a rule that’s cost retirees real money, and hardly anyone sees it coming. If you’re 73 or older and you own a couple of IRAs, the IRS lets you add up what you owe across all of them and take the entire withdrawal from just one account. Tidy. Convenient. Now assume that same convenience
8 Reasons Not to Waste Money on Car, Home or Renters Insurance
Insurance bills you every month for a disaster that may never come. On a fixed income with premiums climbing, dropping a policy can look like found money. Paying for insurance may seem like money poorly spent. In fact, you are not wasting money. You are protecting yourself against the financial…
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…
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…