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Newly Retired Couples May Lose $16,900/Year in Social Security in 2033
A nonpartisan think tank warns automatic cuts could grow from 22% to 35% by century’s end if Congress keeps delaying a fix.
Krispy Kreme Celebrates Its 89th Birthday With Special Deal
For one day only, a second dozen Original Glazed doughnuts costs just 89 cents — a penny for every year since 1937.
Cash Back or Free Flights? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Your Credit Card Rewards
Here’s how to avoid the most common mistakes with rewards cards.
What to Know About Cyclosporiasis Cases, Prevention in Pittsburgh Area
Michigan now reports over 3,700 cyclosporiasis cases, more than double the CDC’s national total, as a Pittsburgh patient lands in the hospital.
How to Keep Kids, Seniors and Pets Safe from Wildfire Smoke
As smoke from 850-plus Canadian wildfires pushes air quality into hazardous ranges, doctors warn masks that help adults can actually endanger kids.
Dismantling Your Financial Watchdog Just Cost You $26.5 Billion — 6 Ways to Protect Yourself
The Trump administration weakened the referee guarding your checking account, credit report and credit cards. Here’s how to cover yourself now.
No ‘Excuse’ for Rate Hike, Hassett Says. What Fed Officials Think
Kevin Hassett says June’s inflation dip removes any need for a Fed rate hike, but Fed Chair Warsh isn’t ready to call it ‘mission accomplished.’
Do You Need a KN95 Mask for Poor Air Quality in NYC? What to Know
NYC’s air quality index topped 200 Thursday — officials say only one type of mask actually filters out the wildfire smoke.
6 Things Retirees Wish They Had Known About Medicare Before Signing Up
It’s not as easy as signing up once you turn 65. Learn from these retirees who found that out firsthand.
I’ve Been Shopping at Costco for Over 2 Decades. Here Are 10 Ways to Make a Membership Pay for Itself
Scoop up a few of these deals, and it’s as if you never had to pay a membership fee in the first place.
Some PA Social Security Recipients Get 2 Payments in July, None in August
A calendar quirk sends August’s SSI check out early in July, leaving recipients with two payments this month and none until September.
Target Recalls 211K Children’s Sandals. See Affected Products
Choking-hazard pearls have already detached from 23 pairs of these $20 Cat & Jack sandals — here’s how to spot yours and get a refund.
15 Household Items You Didn’t Know Your Washing Machine Could Handle
Give these items a quick refresh by tossing them in your clothes washer.
10 Common Phrases That Make People Dislike You (How Many Did You Use Today?)
Whether chatting with a friend or interviewing for a job, avoid these annoying remarks at all costs.
This ‘Pure’ Water Scam Is Wasting Your Money — and Wrecking Your Health
You’re paying 2,000 times more for water that might be filled with nanoplastics.
15 Soft Skills That Are Your Most Valuable Asset in the Workplace (and How to Show Them Off)
If you don’t have these skills down, you might struggle to find success in your job.
Can the Fed Lower Inflation? 5 Takeaways From Warsh on Capitol Hill
Warsh told Congress inflation is “a choice” — but dodged questions on the Fed’s next rate move and AI-driven job losses.
Everything You Need to Know about Medicare Coverage for GLP-1s
A new Medicare pilot covers GLP-1 weight loss drugs for a flat $50 monthly copay — but only through 2027.
Are Locally-Grown Fruits and Vegetables Safer? Experts Explain
As cyclosporiasis cases top 1,600 nationwide, experts say the real risk factor isn’t where you buy produce — it’s the water used to grow it.
I’ve Been Doing My Own Home Repairs for 40 Years. Here Are 7 Things I’d Never Buy at Home Depot.
The stuff on the shelves is mostly fine. It’s what they sell you at the register that’ll cost you.
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