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The Credit Availability Warning: Why Big Banks Predict Lower Spending Limits Following the New $8 Late Fee Bill
Image Source: ShutterstockFor the last two years, the battle over your credit card late fees has been a game of…
Smart-Home Security Flaw: Lifestyle Tech Targeting Older Users Because of Built-In Default Sharing
Image source: shutterstock.com Smart-home gadgets promise peace of mind, but a single overlooked setting can turn “helpful” into “too open.”…
The “Itemizer Trap”: Why Seniors with Under $40,000 in State Taxes are Switching to the New ‘OBBBA Standard’
Image Source: Shutterstock For nearly a decade, the “SALT cap” was the bane of retirees living in high-tax states like…
The Monday “Mall List”: Why Macy’s and 3 Other Major Chains are Shutting Down These 150 Locations by February
Image Source: Shutterstock If you’re planning a trip to your local mall this Monday, you might be greeted by more…
Pharmacy Consolidation: A Deal That Means Over-65 Patients Pay More for Generics Once the Buyout Clears
Image source: shutterstock.com A pharmacy buyout can sound like boring business news until it hits your receipt at the counter.…
How to Do a Phased Retirement in 2026
Image source: shutterstock.com Going from full-time work to full-time retirement sounds relaxing until you picture the first month without a…
The 1098-Auto Alert: Why Your Car Lender is Required to Send This New Tax Form by January 31st
Image Source: ShutterstockIf you’ve been checking your mailbox for your usual W-2s and 1099s, keep an eye out for a…
Are SSI Recipients Getting Extra Payments in January and Why?
Image source: shutterstock.com If January’s deposit activity looks “different” this year, it can feel like something new is happening with…
January 20th Deadline: Why Thousands of Seniors Are Losing This Federal Tax Credit Next Week
Image source: shutterstock.com Every January, a new wave of “urgent” tax messages hits inboxes, phones, and social feeds—often aimed straight…
The 10% Senior Living Squeeze: Why Assisted Living Rents Just Spiked Despite the Low COLA
Image Source: Shutterstock If you’re living in an assisted living community or managing the bills for a loved one, you…
