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12 Devices That May Be Secretly Raising Your Electric Bill Even When They’re “Off”
Many household electronics continue using small amounts of electricity while in standby mode, but the amount varies considerably by device,…
FDA Eases Approval Path for Certain Cancer Companion Diagnostic Tests
The FDA has reclassified certain in situ hybridization tests used with approved cancer therapies from Class III to Class II,…
3 Social Security Changes Senators Are Debating — And Which Could Happen First
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to deplete its reserves in late 2032 under current law. Senators are debating…
USPS Prices Are Up in 2026 — And Thousands of Post Offices Could Be at Risk
Forever stamps now cost 82 cents, and several USPS shipping prices have also increased in 2026. USPS leadership is now…
7 Bills Retirees Should Never Put on Autopilot — Even If They Use Autopay
Autopay can prevent missed bills, but it can also hide price increases, billing errors, and forgotten subscriptions. Some retirement expenses…
FTC Sends $23.8 Million in Refunds to More Than 640,000 Grubhub Drivers and Diners
The FTC is sending more than $23.8 million to 640,038 Grubhub drivers and diners affected by conduct challenged in the…
CMS Ends Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Certain Gender-Transition Care for Minors
CMS has finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for certain gender-transition procedures for minors, with the new…
What Happens to Your Social Security Check When Your Spouse Dies?
When one spouse dies, a household generally cannot keep collecting both full Social Security checks. The surviving spouse may qualify…
Should Retirees Still Keep an Emergency Fund? The Answer Changes After You Stop Working
An emergency fund still matters after retirement, but its purpose changes. Focus on unexpected expenses, reliable income, and avoiding poorly…
Social Security Benefits Stop Growing at 70 — But These Retirement Decisions Don’t
Social Security delayed retirement credits stop at age 70, but retirement planning doesn’t. RMDs, Medicare premiums, taxes, investments, and survivor…
