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The Daily Money

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mon Mar 2 2026

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

When will the government run out of money to fully fund Social Security? We've heard a lot on that question lately.

A new government report suggests the retirement trust fund will be depleted sooner than we thought. Medora Lee reports.

Are gas prices about to rise?

When the United States goes to war in the Persian Gulf, critics are generally quick to assert that the conflict is ultimately about oil.

Now, the target is Iran, and the oil market is responding. Here's what that means for gas prices.

The rising cost of the 'annoyance economy'

Think about the time you spend waiting on hold, blocking junk messages, and clicking – and clicking, and clicking – to cancel unwanted subscriptions. 

A new report ascribes a cost to the "Annoyance Economy": All that we pay in lost time and money for the hassles of daily life as American consumers

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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.   Subscribe here.

Seniors listen during a community conversation with U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus, at the Fran Ryan Center about the threats to Social Security on Aug. 11, 2025.

Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits by 28%.

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Will US attacks on Iran drive up gas prices? Here's what we know.

Oil prices rose on fears of war. Now the U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran could disrupt oil exports and drive up gas prices.

"Junk" fees from banks and credit card companies are part of America's "annoyance economy," according to a new report from the Groundwork Collaborative.
 

Scams, spam and hold music: The rising cost of the 'annoyance economy'

A new report ascribes a cost to the "annoyance economy": All that we pay in lost time and money for the hassles of life as an American consumer.

Tax relief providers act as intermediaries between taxpayers and the IRS, assisting individuals and small businesses.
 

Seniors can save big on taxes using these three tactics

Three items just for older Americans that can help seniors cash in.

A 'now hiring sign' like this Watts Construction sign, is a common sight in Washington County as the county currently has 2.3% unemployment rate. April 5, 2022.    Img 9121
 

Long-term unemployed has reached highest rate since the pandemic

The sluggish job market, with little hiring or firing, makes it harder for unemployed workers to find their next job.

An automated teller machine (ATM) is seen in a deli on Sept. 3, 2003 in New York City.
 

'ATM jackpotting' scams are on the rise, FBI says. Here's what to know.

There have been at least 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents reported over the past six years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Heather and Paul Schlueter are spending their retirement traveling the world.
 

This retired couple spends a third of the year on cruises

With cruise lines offering a wide range of sailings, including some stretching for months, travelers can comfortably spend much of retirement at sea.

Smiling person holding smartphone.
 

Here's how much the average tax refund could be worth by retirement

This could be one of the best investments you make all year.

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