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Author: Susan Tompor, USA TODAY

Money

Social Security COLA increase will ‘return to reality’ in 2024 after jump, predictions say

August 19, 2023 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on Social Security COLA increase will ‘return to reality’ in 2024 after jump, predictions say

In the past two years, those receiving Social Security have seen large cost-of-living adjustments that can help. Many wonder what’s next in 2024?

Money

Fashion Nova shoppers to get refunds after settlement: How to file a claim

August 10, 2023 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on Fashion Nova shoppers to get refunds after settlement: How to file a claim

Trendy shoppers face an August deadline to file a claim for money through an FTC settlement with major online fast-fashion retailer, Fashion Nova.

Money

Mega Millions winner? The best way to take your payout if you’re worried about taxes.

August 9, 2023 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on Mega Millions winner? The best way to take your payout if you’re worried about taxes.

Winning the Mega Millions might seem easy once you’re faced with a long list of decisions on what to do next.

Money

How to check if a QR code is safe: With QR code scams popping up, what to look out for

August 2, 2023August 3, 2023 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on How to check if a QR code is safe: With QR code scams popping up, what to look out for

Fake QR codes help cybercriminals leverage stolen information to drain bank accounts. Other QR code scams trigger repeated charges to credit cards.

Money

IRS warns taxpayers to hold off filing returns in 20 states as it checks if it can tax special refunds

February 10, 2023February 12, 2023 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on IRS warns taxpayers to hold off filing returns in 20 states as it checks if it can tax special refunds

Taxpayers in more than 20 states are asked to wait to file 2022 returns until the IRS issues guidance, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.

Money

October tax deadline is here for millions who filed for an extension. What happens if you miss it?

October 16, 2022October 17, 2022 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on October tax deadline is here for millions who filed for an extension. What happens if you miss it?

Confusion about pandemic-related tax credits, difficulties getting through to the IRS and more, drove an estimated 19 million to seek tax extensions.

Money

Christmas trees, sweaters, gifts in shipping mess: How supply chain issues will affect holiday shopping

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on Christmas trees, sweaters, gifts in shipping mess: How supply chain issues will affect holiday shopping

The 2021 holiday shopping season is expected to be undermined by supply chain challenges, including shipping issues such as port backlogs.

Tech

PlayStation 5 turns into holiday fantasy for scammers

December 1, 2020 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on PlayStation 5 turns into holiday fantasy for scammers

Cyber crooks, and local thieves, are aiming to rip off consumers who desperately want to find or sell the PS5 and other hot gaming devices for gifts.

Tech

You are not alone: Coronavirus crisis has damaged retirement plans of many Americans

March 23, 2020 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on You are not alone: Coronavirus crisis has damaged retirement plans of many Americans

Everyday investors could have lost 30% or more during the coronavirus crash depending on how they’ve invested. It can be hard to look at the numbers.

Tech

COVID-19 damages retirement plans

March 22, 2020March 23, 2020 Susan Tompor, USA TODAY Comments Off on COVID-19 damages retirement plans

Everyday investors could have lost 30% or more during the coronavirus crash depending on how they’ve invested. It’s hard to look at the numbers.

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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