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Americans Are Tipping Less Than 20% — And the Pressure Keeps Rising

Americans are tipping less than digital prompts suggest. New data shows the average restaurant tip sits at 18.8% in 2026, below the 20% standard.

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Social Security Is Switching Debit Cards for 3.6 Million Recipients

The Treasury is replacing Comerica with Fifth Third Bank for Direct Express cards used by 3.6 million Social Security and SSI recipients.

President Donald Trump speaks during the launch of the Trump Accounts program on January 28, 2026. | AP Photo / Jose Luis Magana

Your Child May Qualify for the $1,000 Trump Account Deposit on July 4

Trump Accounts launch July 4 with a $1,000 federal deposit for eligible newborns. Here's who qualifies, how to enroll, and how it compares to a 529.

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