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eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |    Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Tue Jan 27 2026 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. To start things off, here's a story about the 20 most common jobs in America. We also peruse 10 of the least common jobs. One takeaway: There are a lot more stars in the heavens than astronomers to glimpse them. Trump, the 'TACO' effect and the market And here, from Andrea Riquier, is a deep dive on President Donald Trump 's economic policy, the "TACO" phenomenon and how it affects financial markets. Stocks overachieved in 2025. What about 2026? Finally, here's a story about the S&P 500, which outdistanced most expert forecasts in 2025. Why did the market do so well? Will history repeat in 2026? 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • Give up your citizenship? This tax still applies. • Should an employee's disability bring special treatment? • What to know about new 2025 tax rules • Tesla reports earnings on Wednesday • Will inflation wreck your retirement? Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. Lots of work, little pay: Here are the 20 most common jobs in America The most prevalent jobs in America tend to offer low pay and require little education. But there are exceptions. READ MORE Why one market 'remains undefeated' on Trump 'TACO' trade Last week, President Donald Trump again floated far-reaching foreign policy, then changed course when investors react. What to know about the bond market. READ MORE Stocks blew past expectations in 2025. Is the party about to end? As recently as last June, forecasters expected a flat 2025 for stocks. Instead, the S&P gained more than 16%. What's coming in 2026? READ MORE Give up your US citizenship? This tax still applies. Some Americans giving up citizenships and green cards may find it's not easy to ditch Uncle Sam. New tax law applies to beneficiaries. READ MORE Should a worker be treated differently because of a disability? The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination. Once an employee discloses a disability, the expectation is fair, consistent, treatment. READ MORE Why IRS warns of confusion over new 2025 tax rules This tax season, many people could be hearing oversimplified versions of some complicated tax changes on 2025 tax returns. READ MORE Tesla reports earnings on Wednesday. Here's how to tune in. Tesla is set to discuss its fourth quarter financial performance and financial outlook. Here's what to know. READ MORE Will inflation wreck your retirement? Here are 2 things to do. Here are two strategies that could give you a leg up against inflation as a retiree. READ MORE Barbie launches first autistic doll. Here's what it looks like. The new autistic Barbie aims to represent how individuals with autism experience the world around them, Mattel said. 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 Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •   Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback