Why the IRS May Hold Certain 2026 Refunds for Additional Verification A large number of Americans rely on their annual tax refunds to make ends meet. It may help them catch up on bills, pay off... Saving Advice · Feb 18
How High-Tech Card Skimmers Are Draining Bank Accounts Without Warning Whether you realize it or not, credit card skimmers have become increasingly common. More than 315,000 debit cards were compromised in 2023, with gas pumps... Saving Advice · Feb 18
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Is Money Your Drug of Choice? Is Money Your Drug of Choice? Written by Barbara Huson How often do we use money like Novocain, spending freely to numb the pain in... Saving Advice · Feb 18
Pay for Dad’s Life Insurance Policy? Dear Dave, I talked to my dad the other day, and he wants me to pay for his life insurance policy. He says I should... Saving Advice · Feb 18
IRS Scam Alert: The Viral “Refund Trick” Misleading Seniors Online A Credit Karma survey found that somewhere around 37% of tax-paying Americans rely on their refund to get by. Among millennials, that number rises to... Saving Advice · Feb 18
Finding Love After 55: The Red Flags Most People Ignore After Divorce or Widowhood Nearly 45% of people over 50 are dating or open to dating, and it can feel hopeful. Especially for divorced or widowed individuals. You might... Saving Advice · Feb 17
Telehealth in 2026: Why Some Virtual Visits Now Cost More During the COVID-19 pandemic, laws were passed to make telehealth visits more accessible to everyone. However, in the post-pandemic world, the rules are starting to... Saving Advice · Feb 17
5 Senior Travel Options Offering Major Discounts in 2026 Around 91% of Americans plan to travel in 2026, but many people don’t realize how expensive excursions have become. On average, a vacation costs about... Saving Advice · Feb 17
Why Some Federal Benefit Payments May Arrive Later Due to Processing Changes For millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, SSI, VA benefits, or other federal payments, timing is everything. A single late deposit can throw... Saving Advice · Feb 17
Death and Taxes: Why More Seniors Are Facing Surprise Bills After a Spouse Passes Losing a spouse has been ranked as the #1 most stressful life event, with 70% of women being widowed at least once in their lives.... Saving Advice · Feb 17
Why SSA Earnings Errors Spike During Tax Season — And How Seniors Can Fix Them Tax season isn’t just about filing returns. It’s also the time when many seniors discover mistakes hiding in their Social Security earnings history. These errors... Saving Advice · Feb 17
8 February Budget Moves Saving Seniors $200+ in 2026 February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s one of the most important for seniors trying to stretch their fixed incomes. Prices... Saving Advice · Feb 17
Why Digital ID Renewals May Cost More in 2026 — And How to Avoid Extra Fees If you’re planning a digital ID renewal in 2026, you may notice something surprising: the price is creeping up, and not always for reasons the... Saving Advice · Feb 17
Saving Advice · Feb 17 8 Things That Actually Allow You to Leave the U.S. Without a Passport (Legally) Most Americans assume you can’t leave the country without a passport, but the truth is a little more flexible than that. Thanks to specific laws,...
Saving Advice · Feb 17 The 5 States Seeing the Largest Out-Migration of Older Residents Many older Americans are rethinking where they want to spend their retirement years, and the trend is clearer than ever: some states are losing seniors...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 Why So Many Families Are Struggling to Pay for Funerals in 2026 — 9 Warning Signs and 5 Solutions Funerals have always been expensive, but the price of saying goodbye has reached levels many families cannot afford. The average price of a traditional funeral...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 8 Things Your Bank Flags as “Suspicious” — Even When You Did Nothing Wrong Have you ever gone to swipe your card and it gets declined, even though you know you have plenty of money? It’s happened to my...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 Medicare Won’t Tell You This—But These 10 Amazon Items Can Help You Age Smarter Many older adults are shocked when they add up how much they spend each year on healthcare. Between rising premiums, copays, deductibles, and the everyday...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 6 Medicare Coverage Gaps That Still Cost Seniors in 2026 Medicare Part B premiums went up at the beginning of this year from $174.70 in 2024 to an estimated $206.20. Despite the rise in costs,...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 The Silent Crisis: 5 Basic Needs Seniors Can No Longer Afford Somewhere between 19 and 47 million seniors in the United States are struggling financially, with up to 80% of older households considered to be economically...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 Why the Hospitality Industry Needs an LMS Built for High Turnover and Rapid Upskilling High employee turnover and rapidly changing skill requirements present ongoing challenges for hospitality businesses. Continuous training and efficient onboarding are essential to maintaining service quality...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 How to Finance Your First Rental Property in Florida Without Relying on Your Personal Income For years, qualifying for a mortgage has meant proving one thing above all else: your personal income. Tax returns, W2s, pay stubs, debt-to-income ratios. If...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 The 4 Most Vulnerable Groups In Charlotte, NC Measles Outbreak As of mid February 2026, measles cases in the Charlotte area have been on the rise. The city’s health department issued exposure notices for four...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 5 Medical Services That Are Often Cheaper When You Pay Cash Healthcare costs continue to rise, and many Americans are shocked to learn that paying cash can sometimes be cheaper than using insurance. It sounds backward,...