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Author: Jim Sergent, USA TODAY

Money

Why I doubled down on I Bonds to protect my sons’ inheritance from inflation

January 12, 2023 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on Why I doubled down on I Bonds to protect my sons’ inheritance from inflation

With record-high inflation and turmoil in the stock market, I’ve turned to the Treasury’s currently high-yielding option.

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10 satellite images tell 2022’s stories from space

December 22, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on 10 satellite images tell 2022’s stories from space

From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, satellite images revealed many of the year’s events.

Money

Want to protect your money from inflation? At 6.89%, I Bonds still a good deal.

November 1, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on Want to protect your money from inflation? At 6.89%, I Bonds still a good deal.

The inflation-protected bonds are down from their record highs, but they remain one of the highest-paying safe options for savers.

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After Fed’s rate hike announcement, past increases hint at how stock market will react

October 31, 2022November 3, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on After Fed’s rate hike announcement, past increases hint at how stock market will react

Stock market’s reactions were eerily similar when the Fed increased interest rates in September and November.

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Inflation and Thanksgiving: Expect to pay 20% more for turkey and all the trimmings

October 24, 2022November 24, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on Inflation and Thanksgiving: Expect to pay 20% more for turkey and all the trimmings

Inflation report and shopper surveys show double-digit increases for many dishes that make up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

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How the pandemic and war reshuffled the prices Americans are paying

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on How the pandemic and war reshuffled the prices Americans are paying

From the gas station to the Thanksgiving dinner table, Americans are experiencing the biggest price increases in four decades.

Sports

NFL’s path to top jobs still narrow, lengthy for coaches of color

October 3, 2022February 22, 2023 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on NFL’s path to top jobs still narrow, lengthy for coaches of color

A USA TODAY analysis shows that opportunities for NFL coaches of color are limited by lower-level jobs that don’t often lead to top positions.

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Albert Pujols hits historic 700th home run with just 11 games left in career

August 29, 2022September 24, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on Albert Pujols hits historic 700th home run with just 11 games left in career

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols needed two home runs entering Friday night’s game. He hit both in his first three at-bats against the Dodgers.

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Alabama’s the preseason No. 1. History says it probably won’t end up there.

August 15, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on Alabama’s the preseason No. 1. History says it probably won’t end up there.

The 3 decades of preseason rankings suggest Crimson Tide fans should be wary of yet another No. 1 in the initial 2022 coaches poll.

Sports

Why did MLB add Pujols, Cabrera to the All-Star Game? Check out these numbers

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Jim Sergent, USA TODAY Comments Off on Why did MLB add Pujols, Cabrera to the All-Star Game? Check out these numbers

Future Hall of Famers Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera could be the best “All-Star Legends” that MLB showcases for years to come.

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‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023 Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023 Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY

Many homeless among dead in fire in Johannesburg, South Africa

August 31, 2023 AP
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