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Author: By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY

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Despite stimulus help, fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could pay for an emergency $1,000 expense

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Despite stimulus help, fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could pay for an emergency $1,000 expense

Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could handle a surprise $1,000 expense. That comes after the government pumped trillions in stimulus into the economy.

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Stuck inside during COVID-19, Americans put up more Christmas trees this year, lifting prices

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Stuck inside during COVID-19, Americans put up more Christmas trees this year, lifting prices

Americans head in droves to Christmas tree lots and cut-your-own farms as COVID forces many to cancel their usual holiday plans. Tree prices are up.

Money

Stockpiling 📈

October 12, 2020October 16, 2020 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Stockpiling 📈

Another round?

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Took Social Security early during the pandemic and regretting it? You could get a do-over

September 29, 2020 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Took Social Security early during the pandemic and regretting it? You could get a do-over

Some people may regret taking Social Security early if they resume working as the economy improves. Luckily, they may be eligible for a do-over.

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How a Nashville guitar maker, Novo, struck a new chord after COVID-19 shut down its business

September 13, 2020 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on How a Nashville guitar maker, Novo, struck a new chord after COVID-19 shut down its business

Like many entrepreneurs and small businesses, Novo Guitars in Nashville had to quickly adapt to the new normal during the pandemic.

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Property tax due? How to cope if you’re strapped because of the coronavirus pandemic

April 15, 2020April 16, 2020 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Property tax due? How to cope if you’re strapped because of the coronavirus pandemic

Millions suffering from job losses or reduced income are struggling with April bills. On top of that, their property taxes are due.

Money

Need a tax break? Here are accounts that can ease tax burdens during big life transitions

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Need a tax break? Here are accounts that can ease tax burdens during big life transitions

Here are 5 key accounts that help lower tax burdens either now or during a life transition,financial experts say.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

‘Couldn’t believe it’: Floridians emerge from Idalia’s destruction with hopes to recover

August 31, 2023 Christopher Cann, Douglas Soule and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023 Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY
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