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eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |    Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Wed Feb 4 2026 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. Let's start the day with a distraction, something akin to those towering restaurant signs you see near interstate exit ramps. A recent report in The Wall Street Journal seeded talk that employees of the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain were required to eat at Cracker Barrels when traveling. For us here at The Daily Money, that wouldn't be a bad thing. But is it true? The link between test scores and home values A new study reaffirms an old adage about home ownership: There's a relationship between the quality of local schools and the characteristics of surrounding homes. Childless households and estate planning Finally, here's a story from Medora Lee about the complexities of estate planning in families that remain childless. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • Bahama Breeze will close all restaurants • Here are America's top tax and accounting firms • Here comes a wild and wonky tax season • The most expensive cars to insure in 2026 • Checking a bag is cool again Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. Cracker Barrel clarifies viral employee dining rule policy Cracker Barrel is responding to a report that it wants employees to eat at Cracker Barrel locations while traveling. READ MORE Biggest barriers to growing wealth may be unequal housing market A new Goldman Sachs analysis finds that high-quality public schools go along with high-cost owner-occupied housing. READ MORE No kids doesn't mean no estate plan. It may be even more crucial. More Americans aren't having kids, but that doesn't mean they don't need an estate plan. Why it may actually be more important. READ MORE All Bahama Breeze restaurants set to close. See locations Restaurant chain Bahama Breeze will close all its restaurants in April. See what will happen to the locations. READ MORE Tax season experts: Our list of the top 100 US tax, accounting firms Here are USA TODAY's most recommended tax and accounting firms in the US for 2026. READ MORE New tax season brings bigger refunds but more complicated filing rules The 2026 tax season can be summed up in two words: Complexity and cash. Many can expect bigger refunds, but detailed rules apply to many tax breaks. READ MORE Which cars cost the most to insure? Car shoppers are paying more than ever for insurance, but these vehicles can really hit you in the wallet harder than others. READ MORE Bring everything. Checking a bag is cool again. New data shows travelers are increasingly checking bags as fees feel normal, airline cards waive costs, and packing light loses its appeal. READ MORE Cracker Barrel: See the gift shop, menu, decor of their restaurants Cracker Barrel unveiled a new logo for their brand. Look inside their legendary restaurants. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |    Crosswords Follow Us Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •   Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback