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How to Protect Your Aging Parents’ Finances Without Taking Over
Find out why it’s crucial to have these difficult but necessary conversations early on and what to say.
6 Ways AI Is Ending Older Workers’ Careers Early — and Desk Jobs Are First
Just months ago, AI looked like a gift to older workers. A Boston College study just found the catch.
Ordinary People, Disastrous Circumstances: 9 Times Insurance Saved the Day
It’s easy to resent paying for coverage you never use. These stories from real people illustrate the value.
Would You Rather? Retirement Edition. 10 Dilemmas You Will Face
If you haven’t decided, you need to think about these soon.
Families Are Going to Drastic Lengths to Buy Basic Groceries
One survey found 30% of shoppers used credit cards for essentials knowing they might not pay the bill in full, while 20% borrowed from friends or family.
Check Your Social Security Payment Date for August
Beneficiaries born early in the month are scheduled for Aug. 12, while SSI recipients already received their August payment on July 31.
The Spokane Fires Are a Warning, Not a One-Off | The Excerpt
More than 65,000 people have been evacuated, while homeowners are urged to clear gutters, trim flammable landscaping and make room for fire crews.
Feeling Run Down? Everything You Need to Know About CKM Syndrome
Fatigue, swelling and shortness of breath can signal a linked cycle of heart, kidney and metabolic problems affecting about 1 in 3 U.S. adults.
America’s Energy Future? Gates, Buffett and a Wyoming Town Go Nuclear
A $2 billion public investment is helping build a Wyoming reactor that promises jobs, cleaner power and a test of taxpayers’ appetite for nuclear risk.
Workers Sue TSA Over TSA Gold+, Claim ‘Secretive Push’ of New Program
A lawsuit over airport screening records exposes how privatization could affect TSA employees, passenger service and security during future funding lapses.
Here Are America’s 10 Best Colleges, According to LinkedIn
LinkedIn weighs job placement, internships and alumni networks as families search for evidence that an expensive college degree will pay off.
As Trump Drastically Rolls Back Rules for Head Start, Some Republicans Are Wary
A proposed 75-page rule could reshape disability screenings, classroom sizes and safety practices for families relying on this federal preschool program.
Minnesota Woman Sues Chipotle After Salmonella Hospitalization
A multistate outbreak has sickened 345 people, while federal investigators trace the suspected source and restaurants remove affected peppers.
Senate Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government, Avert Shutdown
The 90-6 vote keeps agencies funded through fiscal 2027, but the House must still approve the package before lawmakers leave for recess.
5 Dead From Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Louisiana
About 1 in 5 people with this infection die, and symptoms can begin less than 24 hours after exposure to coastal water or raw seafood.
How Much House Can I Afford? Mortgage Affordability Explained
Lenders may approve more than your budget can comfortably handle, especially after taxes, insurance, maintenance and savings goals enter the equation.
Trump: Data Centers Could Be ‘Bigger Than Oil’ as Texas Seeks Pause
Texas is weighing a temporary grid pause as soaring electricity demand from AI facilities forces a debate over who pays for the expansion
Is Lettuce Safe to Eat Now? What to Know Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
More than 10,000 cases are confirmed, but experts disagree on whether shoppers should return to lettuce—and offer practical ways to reduce the risk.
I Drove the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Its Gas Mileage Blew My Mind
The redesigned hybrid delivers up to 39 mpg in city driving, starts at $35,000 and offers six trims for budget-conscious SUV shoppers.
Why You Should Be Wary of Aspartame, but Not Totally Rule It Out
A diet soda habit may stay within safety limits, but people with PKU face a clear warning and newer studies raise additional questions
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