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Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients who owe the agency money will soon see smaller checks as the Social Security Administration (SSA) begins clawing back overpayments. The SSA confirmed it will automatically hold back up to half of monthly SSI benefits— and, in some cases, SSDI or retirement checks—from … Read more
Educators looking to stretch their paychecks may want to head just north of New York City. A new ranking by data‑journalism outlet Stacker, using SmartAsset figures, shows that Yonkers now offers the highest median salary for teachers in the United States at $94,654. Who stands to gain? Parents eyeing class sizes, graduates weighing offers, and policymakers debating … Read more
More than 8.2 million households will benefit under the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget plan, easing everyday costs. Starting in October 2025, New York will send one‑time inflation rebate checks worth as much as $400 to eligible families without asking them to fill out a single form. The automatic payment, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, targets low‑ and middle‑income residents feeling … Read more
Summer brings a surge of cockroach sightings—and a dangerous instinct to squash them. Public health officials stress that doing so can spread bacteria instead of solving the problem. When a cockroach is flattened, its tough exoskeleton can rupture just enough to leak pathogens such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus onto nearby surfaces. Worse, many survive the blow and scurry … Read more
Eat This, Not That’s nationwide tasting panel says the Williamsburg shop edges five other New York icons with a “slice that can change your life.” L’Industrie Pizzeria in Brooklyn just snagged the title of best pizza in the United States, according to an expert survey by the food site Eat This, Not That. The panel interviewed dough‑slingers from … Read more
Stranded without cell service, the pair relied on handwritten notes, breadcrumbs, and an SOS whistle until the U.S. Forest Service located them. A 49‑year‑old mother and her 9‑year‑old son are back home safe after spending a nerve‑racking 24 hours lost inside northern California’s Calaveras County forest. Their story proves that simple, low‑tech tricks can still outsmart rugged … Read more
New analysis warns that rising payroll taxes or trimmed benefits may hit today’s entrants hardest as the trust fund races toward depletion. Millions rely on Social Security, yet the system’s accounts are draining fast. A Cato Institute report projects that, unless Congress acts before the mid‑2030s, fresh members of the workforce stand to lose roughly … Read more
SSI recipients will see two deposits—Aug. 1 and Aug. 29—but no check in September, so budget with care. Millions of Americans who count on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are in line for an early “second” payment next month. Because the first of September falls on Labor Day, a federal holiday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will push … Read more
New federal data reveal where retirement checks lose buying power the fastest and which metros still let them breathe. If you’re counting on a monthly Social Security payment to carry you through retirement, where you live could be the difference between comfort and constant belt‑tightening. A fresh LendingTree analysis that stitches together figures from the … Read more
County ordinance forces “card‑only” businesses to rethink payment policies or face stiff penalties. Miami‑Dade shoppers who prefer the feel of a dollar bill just got fresh backing from local government. Under a county ordinance championed by Commissioner René Garcia, retail outlets that turn away cash payments of $20 or less can be fined up to $1,000 … Read more
His long‑standing caution rings louder after trustees forecast a 23 % cut when reserves dry up in 2033. Millions of Americans count on Social Security to keep the lights on in retirement, but a warning from Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett has put the program’s finances in the spotlight. The famed investor reiterated that any reduction in … Read more
The wholesale giant is rolling out Coke fountains across its 600 U.S. warehouses and nearly 300 overseas locations, while a presidential push for cane sugar adds extra fizz to the debate. Costco is ditching Pepsi and pouring Coca‑Cola once more—news that has members cheering, health experts hedging, and soda lovers everywhere asking, “Is my local warehouse … Read more
Millions of Americans will make crucial filing choices next year, and the size of each future check hinges on understanding the rules that the Social Security Administration (SSA) rarely explains in plain English. If you plan to claim benefits soon, the guide below walks you through the deadlines, dollar figures, and pitfalls that could shrink—or … Read more
Frequent gabapentin use tied to higher dementia risk in back‑pain patients— younger adults see greatest jump in cognitive decline A new nationwide study warns that chronic low back pain patients who repeatedly refill gabapentin prescriptions face a measurable uptick in dementia and mild cognitive impairment, with the steepest climb among people under 65. Researchers reviewed 52,832 … Read more
A former Orange County language teacher has traded her Laguna Woods lease for a cabin on the Villa Vie Odyssey, the self‑described first “perpetual” cruise ship. The 15‑year commitment, she says, keeps her budget lean while someone else does the chores. Lane’s floating address underscores how far California’s cost of living has drifted from many retirement budgets. How a … Read more
The beloved in‑route music buttons have vanished without warning, and drivers are not amused. In a quiet update that’s causing loud frustration, Google has removed the in‑route media playback toggle from Maps for Android, leaving commuters without the one‑tap way to skip songs or podcasts. Assistant Driving Mode vanished earlier this year, taking its rich … Read more
An Indianapolis attorney who once billed $180 a month on Fiverr now tops $40,000, serving small‑business owners from both Dallas and Mexico City. When the courts closed in early 2020, junior litigator Derrick Morgan Jr. saw his paychecks shrink. A cousin’s last‑minute request for trademark help pushed him to try Fiverr, and, almost overnight, he discovered … Read more
A record‑setting cache in Hunan could hold 1,100 tonnes—about $83 billion in bullion—shaking markets from Shanghai to New York. China’s Geological Bureau of Hunan Province has revealed the kind of figure prospectors dream about: up to 1,100 tonnes of gold resting beneath the Wangu field in Pingjiang County. That haul, locked in more than 40 veins traced as deep as … Read more
Starting in mid‑July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will keep its My Social Security portal open all day, every day, removing the nightly and weekend shutdowns that frustrated users. Need to update your direct deposit after work? Or grab a benefit letter before dawn? The new schedule aims to make that possible while easing pressure on overloaded … Read more
New customers have just a few weeks to snag the cash before the promotion expires. Americans looking for an easy cash boost can still pocket $200 from M&T Bank, but the clock is ticking—applications must be completed by Thursday, July 31. The reward is tied to the bank’s MyChoice Premium checking account and hinges on meeting … Read more