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FTC Warns About Debt-Relief Scams Targeting Military Families During July

Military families already face enough financial challenges without scammers trying to exploit them. Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that’s exactly what’s happening as...

Saving Advice · Jul 10

The $450 Prescription Shock: What to Do When Medicaid Still Leaves You With a Huge Bill

Imagine walking up to the pharmacy counter expecting your Medicaid coverage to keep your prescription affordable, only to be told you owe $450 for a...

Saving Advice · Jul 10

Don’t Throw Away This Medicare Letter—It Could Change Your Coverage Next Year

Every fall, millions of Medicare Advantage and Part D members receive a thick envelope that looks like routine insurance paperwork. Many people set it aside...

Saving Advice · Jul 9

Children Born Between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026 May Get a Commemorative Social Security Card

If you’re welcoming a baby in the second half of 2026, your child could receive something no other generation of Americans has ever had: a...

Saving Advice · Jul 8

The “Widow Penalty” Budget: Why Expenses Don’t Always Drop After One Spouse Dies

Losing a partner is one of life’s most profound emotional challenges, but the financial ripple effects often come as a jarring second shock. Many people...

Saving Advice · Jul 7

The Summer Travel Scam Retirees Should Watch Before Booking a Last-Minute Trip

According to the AARP Fraud Resource Center, the FTC received more than 64,000 reports involving travel, vacation, and timeshare fraud in 2025, and AI-generated fake...

Saving Advice · Jul 7

SSA Just Launched the Trump Account Enrollment Process—What Parents and Grandparents Should Know

If you’re a parent or grandparent looking to jumpstart a child’s financial future, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made it easier to enroll eligible...

Saving Advice · Jul 7

California’s New $208,850 Small‑Estate Limit Means Many Families Can Bypass Probate—Do You Qualify?

Probate has a reputation for being slow, expensive, and stressful, but many California families may now be able to avoid it altogether. Formal probate in...

Saving Advice · Jul 6

Women Are More Likely to Color Their Hair or Consider Cosmetic Procedures to Look Younger—Survey Says

Looking younger has long been a multibillion-dollar industry, but a new national survey suggests women continue to feel significantly more pressure than men to fight...

Saving Advice · Jul 6

Why Maryland’s Longevity Ready Act Could Become a National Model for Aging Policy

Americans are living longer than ever, and Maryland is betting that government alone can’t prepare for that reality. By 2030, roughly 26% of Maryland residents...

Saving Advice · Jul 6