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Susan Tompor

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Sep 26, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · By Susan Tompor and USA TODAY NETWORK

    That Free Gas Postcard in Your Mailbox Could Be a Scam (opens the original)

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    “Free” is one of those red-flag words that should automatically warn consumers to proceed very cautiously. Prices at the pump hit nearly $4.33 a gallon across the country, according to AAA. So, it should be no surprise at all that scammers are crafting their way into our mailboxes with postcards promising free gas — and, yes, free groceries, too, since those prices have gone up as well. Sure, it’s tempting. But it’s a scam designed to ultimately give fraudsters access to your cash, your credit c

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Susan Tompor, USA TODAY NETWORK

    Why some experts think stocks could face a reality check (opens the original)

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    Economic thunderclaps — a much-rattled bond market, gnawing fear that inflation could explode again, Trump's escalating trade war with Canada, just to name a few — give some who save money in 401(k) plans reason to think about running for cover. So far, we've not seen anything close to a wild sell-off in the stock market as summer draws near a close. It may be tough for many folks to get riled up, after all, about a sharp sell-off in the U.S. Treasury market in August when we just watched the Do

  3. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

    Why 401(k) savers got a boost, saw record balances in second quarter (opens the original)

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    Many people view today's high cost of living as a major stumbling block on the road to retirement. But we've got some good news: Average balances in 401(k) plans reached record highs in the second quarter, according to new data from Fidelity Investments. On average, retirement savers saw their 401(k) balances grow 10.5% in the second quarter from the previous quarter — the strongest showing in a quarter since the fourth quarter of 2020 when average balances were up 10.8%. What's even more amazin

  4. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · By Susan Tompor and Detroit Free Press

    A New Tax Break Gives Seniors up to $6,000 Back. Here’s Who Qualifies. (opens the original)

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    Older adults who face a financial crunch may be happy to know that 2025 federal income tax returns offer a way to get more tax refund cash for those 65 and older. You’ll need to qualify — and make sure to file a new Schedule 1-A to claim a special tax deduction. The new, temporary “senior bonus” will enable many taxpayers 65 years old and older to deduct up to $6,000 in income from their federal returns. Plenty of rules and restrictions apply, though, so not everyone in that age group will quali

  5. Article · Aug 4, 2026 · By Susan Tompor and USA TODAY NETWORK

    Parents Are Dreaming Big about Trump Accounts. Here’s the Reality (opens the original)

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    The Trump Accounts site says “big things start with small steps.” But if you’re imagining that your child could have hundreds of thousands of dollars — or maybe even millions — one day in a new tax-advantaged Trump Account, well, take a careful look at what it takes to make the big bucks. Building wealth depends a great deal on how many years the money remains invested after the child turns 18 years old. And much depends on whether family, friends, your employer and others contribute cash along

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