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ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tue Jan 27 2026

Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter

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

To start things off, here's a story about the 20 most common jobs in America. We also peruse 10 of the least common jobs. One takeaway: There are a lot more stars in the heavens than astronomers to glimpse them.

Trump, the 'TACO' effect and the market

And here, from Andrea Riquier, is a deep dive on President Donald Trump 's economic policy, the "TACO" phenomenon and how it affects financial markets.

Stocks overachieved in 2025. What about 2026?

Finally, here's a story about the S&P 500, which outdistanced most expert forecasts in 2025. Why did the market do so well? Will history repeat in 2026?

📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰

•	Give up your citizenship? This tax still applies.
•	Should an employee's disability bring special treatment?
•	What to know about new 2025 tax rules
•	Tesla reports earnings on Wednesday
•	Will inflation wreck your retirement?

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

Lots of work, little pay: Here are the 20 most common jobs in America

Restaurant counter jobs are plentiful in the United States, but the pay can be low.

The most prevalent jobs in America tend to offer low pay and require little education. But there are exceptions.

Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury, in Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2025.

Why one market 'remains undefeated' on Trump 'TACO' trade

Last week, President Donald Trump again floated far-reaching foreign policy, then changed course when investors react. What to know about the bond market.

The S&P 500 gained 16% in 2025, outdistancing forecasts.

Stocks blew past expectations in 2025. Is the party about to end?

As recently as last June, forecasters expected a flat 2025 for stocks. Instead, the S&P gained more than 16%. What's coming in 2026?

Passengers take a tram ride at Chiado in Lisbon on October 28, 2022. - While the approximately 7,000 Americans residing in Portugal remain far fewer in number than English or French expatriates, their number doubled between 2018 and 2021, according to the most recent official statistics. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Give up your US citizenship? This tax still applies.

Some Americans giving up citizenships and green cards may find it's not easy to ditch Uncle Sam. New tax law applies to beneficiaries.

The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, prohibits discrimination based on disability.

Should a worker be treated differently because of a disability?

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination. Once an employee discloses a disability, the expectation is fair, consistent, treatment.

Joanne Sullivan, right, 73, of Detroit, waits for free tax preparation done by seasonal tax preparer Sheila Brooks for the Accounting Aide Society program at The Ford Community Center - East in Detroit on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Why IRS warns of confusion over new 2025 tax rules

This tax season, many people could be hearing oversimplified versions of some complicated tax changes on 2025 tax returns.

Media personnel take pictures and videos of the TESLA Model Y car at India's first Tesla showroom in Mumbai, India, July 15, 2025.

Tesla reports earnings on Wednesday. Here's how to tune in.

Tesla is set to discuss its fourth quarter financial performance and financial outlook. Here's what to know.

A person at a laptop with a serious expression holding a document.

Will inflation wreck your retirement? Here are 2 things to do.

Here are two strategies that could give you a leg up against inflation as a retiree.

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll, which was developed in partnership with the nonprofit Autistic Self Advocacy Network.

Barbie launches first autistic doll. Here's what it looks like.

The new autistic Barbie aims to represent how individuals with autism experience the world around them, Mattel said.

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