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Read in browser eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |   Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Wed Dec 31 2025 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. Happy New Year's Eve! If you have a sweet tooth, you may not be able to feed it with food stamps in 2026. Millions of SNAP recipients will face new limitations on what they can buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy. The year of tariffs Next up, here's a look back at President Donald Trump's campaign of import tariffs in 2025, and its impact on America's economy. Trump Accounts may bring tax headaches Finally, here's a new analysis of those $1,000 Trump Accounts, focusing on what they mean for your taxes. Medora Lee digs into some details that might surprise you. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • Judge rules consumer watchdog agency must be funded • Is the stock market open today? • You're running out of time for these tax-saving moves • Is Social Security going bankrupt? What to know. • Here are 5 good, cheap cars from 2025 And . . . that's a wrap for The Daily Money in 2025. Hudson, the Daily Money dog, wishes you a Happy New Year. Happy New Year from Hudson, the Daily Money dog. Daniel de Vise Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. SNAP bans on soda, candy coming soon. What states are affected? At least 18 states will implement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the new year. Five of them face changes on Jan. 1. READ MORE How Trump's tariffs have impacted American lives, pocketbooks From bourbon-less cocktails to Brazilian coffee, Trump's tariffs stirred tensions among U.S. friends, foes. Is relief coming via $2,000 rebate checks? READ MORE Newborns will get 'Trump accounts' in 2026. But get ready for a tax headache. Babies will start getting their $1,000 Trump accounts in 2026, but contributors may only get a big tax headache, experts said. Here's why. READ MORE Consumer finance watchdog agency must be funded, judge says A federal judge has rejected a claim by the Trump administration that it is barred from funding a consumer watchdog agency. READ MORE Is the stock market open or closed on New Year's Eve 2025? What to know Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open or closed on New Year's Eve this year. READ MORE Don't ring in the new year until you've made these tax-savings moves There's less than 48 hours left in 2025. Make them count with these expiring tax-savings moves to help you start 2026 with money in your pocket. READ MORE Is Social Security going bankrupt? What every worker needs to know. The program is facing some serious financial challenges in the coming year. READ MORE These five affordable brand-new cars all start under $25,000 Average new car prices reached new highs in 2025. Still, some automakers were able to offer incredible new car deals despite rising prices. READ MORE These 10 trips made travelers happiest, according to a new survey A new G Adventures survey reveals why purpose-driven trips make travelers happier, and which 10 experiences deliver the biggest joy boost. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ 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. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback

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Read in browser eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |   Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Tue Dec 30 2025 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. The 4% rule of retirement puts you on an austere budget in your leisure years. Even if you save a million dollars, the 4% formula allows you to spend only $40,000 of your money in the first year.  But what if we said you could spend 5%?  Trump administration's DEI probes continue The Trump administration is investigating diversity initiatives at major companies under the False Claims Act, a federal law the Department of Justice invokes against contractors that defraud the government. Targeted companies include Alphabet's Google and Verizon Communications. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • 5 Social Security changes for 2026 • Tips for surviving 'gray divorce' • When political viewpoints clash at work • All about the Child Tax Credit for 2025 • 7 auto market trends for 2026 📰 A great read 📰 And here's a popular story from earlier this year that you may have missed. Read it! Share it! Anyone, in theory, can attain the American dream. But at what price? It now costs $5 million over a lifetime to fund eight key components of the American dream, according to a recent analysis from Investopedia .  Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. Is the 4% rule too stingy for your retirement? Try spending 5%. Investment researchers have been playing around with the 4% rule, looking for ways that retirees can safely spend more on every retirement dollar. READ MORE DEI fraud? Trump administration launches investigations The Justice Department is investigating DEI initiatives at major companies under a federal law usually used to recover funds lost to fraud. READ MORE Here's what it costs to live the American dream today Inflation has dimmed the American dream, Investopedia reports: Those lofty aspirations will now cost $5 million over a lifetime. READ MORE New year, new rules: 5 Social Security changes for 2026 Get ready to see how Social Security is evolving in the new year. READ MORE How to organize your finances after a 'gray divorce' Gray divorce can bring liberation. It can also deliver financial ruin. READ MORE When political viewpoints clash in the office Opposing views can feel uncomfortable or even offensive. Discomfort is not the same as mistreatment and not a reason to avoid working with someone. READ MORE How much could you get back for the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit can be a helpful moneysaver for parents and guardians. READ MORE What car buyers should expect in 2026 Car shoppers face high prices, shifting EV incentives, rising rates and a changing 2026 auto market. Here are the key trends buyers should know. READ MORE These 10 trips made travelers happiest, according to a new survey A new G Adventures survey reveals why purpose-driven trips make travelers happier, and which 10 experiences deliver the biggest joy boost. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ 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. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback

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