ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW | | | | Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter
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Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. |
The job market is faltering. Wages aren't keeping pace with inflation. Many Americans question the value of a college degree. But America is still awash in good-paying jobs, and not all of them require a college diploma. |
Can I take a home office deduction? |
The IRS allows a valuable deduction for the home office. But does it apply to regular W-2 employees who happen to work from home? |
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A 20-year-old Canadian lit up social media after she won the lottery in the summer of 2025 and (gasp!) chose to accept her winnings in an annuity rather than a lump sum. |
Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. | | A new report lists 10 of the best "new-collar" jobs. They have high salaries and don't necessarily require a college degree. | | Learn who qualifies for home office tax deductions, how to calculate them, and other business write-offs like car mileage and supplies. | | | | A 20-year-old woman won the lottery. How she chose to accept her winnings drew social media scorn. | | | | McDonald's limited-edition McNugget Caviar Kits are exclusively available online starting Tuesday, Feb. 10. | | | | In "American Icons," Budweiser celebrated its 150th anniversary while strongly tying itself to the USA's 250th. | | | | The retail operator for about 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada announced on Feb. 9, that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. | | | | Self-employed or freelance and owe taxes? Learn which IRS tax relief options may help, including payment plans, penalty relief and Offer in Compromise. | | | | Want to invest in gold but think it's too expensive? Learn how to invest and avoid pitfalls. Investment options include ETFs and physical gold. | | | | Online shopping, the COVID-19 pandemic, and an accelerated decline in the retail industry have led to many major store closings in the U.S. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
