USA TODAY Network / ReutersAdd the Easter basket to the list of things that will be pricier this year. Ahead of the holiday weekend, chocolate prices are surging, although one expert sees relief on the horizon. Easter isn’t quite as candy-focused as other holidays, but it is heavily chocolate‑driven. Roughly 90% of all Easter baskets feature chocolate, according to the National Confectioners Association annual report.
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USA TODAY Network / ReutersAmericans now need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to the 2026 edition of a well-known financial planning survey from Northwestern Mutual. The retirement “magic number” estimates how much money American adults think they’ll need to retire in comfort. It is intended as a “guidepost” for retirement planning, and not as a specific savings goal, said John Roberts…
ShutterstockProfessional / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Among a spiraling regional war in the Middle East, an expanding and aggressive new tariff policy on global trade, and unprecedented military interventions in South America, the rest of the world is rapidly losing patience…
Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.comPut off your chores long enough, and you just might have to answer to the fire marshal. That’s because some things around the house become potential fire hazards. While the risk might not seem big, the National Fire Protection Association reports: Don’t let that happen in your home. Following are examples of things around the house that are important to clean or keep clean to prevent a fire.
Bezuglova Evgeniia / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. April Fools’ Day 2026 delivered a wave of high-production brand pranks. These corporate stunts were convincing enough that a few even looked like real product launches, while others poked fun at our obsession with fitness…
Allison J. Hahn / Shutterstock.com Imagine not having to pay any property taxes to your city. That’s the reality for homeowners in a handful of communities across the U.S. In these places, you might still have to pay some property taxes to another entity, such as the county in which you reside. But the city itself does not dip into your pocket. Here are cities where homeowners get a break on their property taxes. Sedona, Arizona Nicholas J Klein / Shutterstock.com Estimated population: 9,700 as of 2020 Although you won’t pay property taxes to the City of Sedona, you will…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersWith consumer concerns about rising car prices mounting, automakers are showing off several affordable models that start under $35,000 at the 2026 New York Auto Show. The annual New York City car confab is taking place as the average price of a new car reached $49,353 in February 2026, which is the most recent data available, according to Cox Automotive. The figure was up 3.4% from February 2025.
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Frugality isn’t a monolithic concept. It’s more of a continuum, with different approaches for different people. You can be frugal even if you don’t sew all your own clothes, grow most of your food, make all your gifts or create all your own entertainment. Frugal people can — and do! — eat in restaurants, buy vehicles, take vacations, pay for streaming services and splurge on things they really want. They just do it carefully. My own frugal mantra is this: “I save where I can so I can spend where I want.” Along with my frugal brethren,…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersTax refunds are supposed to be huge this year, but many Americans may find theirs isn’t one of them, some analysts said. At the start of tax season, the White House said 2026 would see the “biggest tax refund season ever,” with average refunds projected to rise by $1,000 or more due to President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill passed last summer. Refunds were supposed to get a…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersAutomakers had a banner sales year, despite major headwinds in the forms of rising sticker prices, interest rates and tariffs imposed on imported cars and parts. The auto industry’s year was so good in fact that the White House on Tuesday, Jan. 6 touted the fact that U.S. vehicle sales rose by 2.4%, which it said was the industry’s strongest performance since 2019 and also evidence its tariffs…