The Daily Money: Is it 'goodbye' to Elsie the Cow?

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The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Thursday, February 6 Happy Thursday, Money readers. It's David, with today's top business and personal finance news. Americans aren't exactly crying over spilled milk. With soy, almond and oat drinks on the rise, people are drinking less dairy. Could that mean the end of Land O' Lakes, TruMoo and Elsie the Cow? Investors are worried the 2020 election will send stock prices on a wild ride. So they are starting to shift money toward more conservative investments, like annuities. And here's another money worry: the size of tax refunds, which give Americans a way to feel flush when they typically don't have a lot of slack in their budgets. Keep scrolling down for more money news.  David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor Could these milk brands disappear from your fridge? The recent bankruptcies of two major milk producers, Dean Foods and Borden Dairy, pose an existential threat to the nation's leading dairy brands. Here's how investors are preparing for the 2020... Why some tax filers are nervous about their refunds Jeff Bezos just got richer Barnes & Noble not reissuing classics after outcry 28% of Americans in their 60s are extremely short on... These are the states with the highest gas taxes Why is Bernard Madoff asking to leave prison? Coors Light wants to buy you a dog. No, really Amazon reveals its new, electric delivery vans A new and improved Daily Briefing: Know what's up before you finish your cup. Sign up for USA TODAY's morning newsletter today.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102