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Check Your Bathroom: CVS Health Recalls 75,000 Hemorrhoidal Wipes

and on July 6, 2026

The wipes contain lidocaine and lack child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to kids — here’s how to get a refund.

First-Time Home Buyers Are a Vanishing Breed

and on July 6, 2026

A once-common price-to-income ratio of 2.4 has jumped to 3.5, pushing the typical first-time buyer’s age to a record 40.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on July 8

and on July 6, 2026

Your birth date determines the exact Wednesday your check arrives — plus a controversial $100,000 benefit cap idea now on the table.

Shoppers Can Soon Save $3,500 on a New EV in California. Here’s How

and on July 5, 2026

California’s $135 million rebate pool, matched dollar-for-dollar by automakers, could put $3,500 back in EV buyers’ pockets.

Fake Microsoft, FTC Scams Cost Victims $670K over Three Days

and on July 5, 2026

An 84-year-old handed over $420,000 in gold to a stranger at their driveway after a fake FTC threat.

Heat Wave Death Toll Hits 20 as Extreme Temps Continue to Sweep US

, and on July 5, 2026

New Jersey alone has reported 19 heat deaths since July 2, many found in homes without air conditioning, as a new heat dome builds in the West.

National Fried Chicken Day Deals on Wings, Tenders, Sandwiches, More

and on July 5, 2026

Rewards members can score a $2 chicken sandwich or free wings this week — here’s every deal worth grabbing before the holiday ends.

There’s a Right Way to Use an Inhaler. What Experts Recommend

and on July 5, 2026

Up to 80% of patients misuse their inhalers, a pulmonologist warns — here’s the simple technique doctors say prevents thrush and wasted medication.

The 20 Highest-Paying Jobs in America? Doctors, Doctors, More Doctors.

and on July 5, 2026

Only one of the 20 highest-paid U.S. jobs isn’t held by a doctor — and it pays over $226,000 to fly planes, not treat patients.

United Trials New Program to Make Early Morning Flights Less Stressful

and on July 4, 2026

Nearly 1,600 bags have already gone through United’s new night-before check-in trial at Chicago O’Hare — here’s how to use it.

Extreme Heat Scorches July Fourth Celebrations. How to Stay Safe

and on July 4, 2026

Heat indexes could hit 115 degrees this weekend, so here’s how to protect kids, pets, and older adults from the danger.

Is Walmart Open or Closed on Fourth of July? Here’s What to Know

and on July 4, 2026

Costco and banks lock their doors for the holiday, but these grocery and wholesale chains keep regular hours.

Received a Text for a Refund at Amazon? Don’t Click It. It’s a Scam.

and on July 3, 2026

A new phishing text mimics a routine Amazon quality inspection — clicking the fake refund link can hand scammers your money and data.

61 Million People Are Driving for July Fourth. How Much Will Gas Cost?

and on July 3, 2026

Indiana drivers are paying the least in the nation this holiday week, while prices in five states sit under $3.45 a gallon.

Trump Seeks Lower Prices With E15 Gas Sales. How Much Could You Save?

and on July 3, 2026

A pending Senate bill could let gas stations sell higher-ethanol E15 year-round, saving drivers an estimated 25 cents per gallon at the pump.

Where Air Conditioning Is Least Common in the US

, , and on July 3, 2026

In San Francisco, just 35% of households have air conditioning, while one tiny Texas county reports full coverage.

July 4 Can Be Deadly: 5 Ways Heat Can Surprise and Kill

and on July 3, 2026

Heat index values could hit 115 degrees this weekend, and even indoor fans or daily medications can quietly raise your risk of heat stroke.

Nearly 2 Million Wire Grill Brushes Recalled. See Affected Products

and on July 2, 2026

Conair says loose bristles can end up in your food, and it’s offering refunds plus a 20% bonus credit for eight recalled models.

The New Retirement Problem Is Figuring Out How to Spend It Safely

and on July 2, 2026

Just 19% of near-retirees have a withdrawal plan, so see how the 4% rule, annuities, and life-expectancy tools can help your savings last.

Hurricane Season Is Here. Here’s What Your Home Needs for Defense.

and on July 2, 2026

Insurers say taping an “X” on windows does nothing — here’s what actually stops hurricane damage before the next storm hits.

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