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I Received a Statement of Claim for a Debt: 5 Steps to Take Right Away
3. Reply Even If You Know You Owe the Money This is the step that matters most when you’re being…
You Accidentally Send $1,000 to the Wrong Person — Can Your Bank Get It Back?
Accidentally sending $1,000 to the wrong person could leave you struggling to recover the money. Banks may help request a…
Medicare’s 2027 Drug Deductible Can Reach $700 — What That Means for Your Prescriptions
Medicare’s maximum Part D prescription drug deductible will increase to $700 in 2027, up from $615 in 2026. Beneficiaries should…
6 Things Older Adults Should Check Before Buying Travel Insurance
Travel insurance can help protect older adults from unexpected medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other travel disruptions. Comparing Medicare coverage,…
Your Bank Calls About a Wire Transfer You Never Made — What Should You Do?
Scammers may impersonate bank fraud departments and claim an unauthorized wire transfer threatens your savings. Never move money or share…
How Much Does It Cost to Live Alone After 65? 6 Expenses to Compare
Living alone after 65 means covering housing, healthcare, groceries, utilities, and other household expenses on one income. Comparing these six…
7 Signs a Holiday Shopping Website May Not Be Legitimate
Fake holiday shopping websites can imitate legitimate retailers while advertising unusually low prices. Checking website addresses, payment methods, and independent…
Your Flexible Spending Account May Have a Year-End Deadline — What Happens to Unused Money?
Employees with unused flexible spending account funds may face a December 31 deadline. Some health FSAs allow up to $680…
Medicare Patients Have a New Appeal Right When Hospitals Change Their Admission Status
Certain Medicare beneficiaries can now appeal when hospitals change their admission status from inpatient to outpatient observation. The decision can…
6 Things You Should Stop Keeping in Your Refrigerator Door
Milk, eggs, leftovers, and other perishable foods shouldn’t be stored in the refrigerator door, where temperatures fluctuate more frequently. Moving…
