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GLP-1 drugs and a rare eye condition: What the FDA found, how serious is the risk, and what patients should know.
The FDA is requiring GLP-1 drug labels to warn about a rare eye condition called NAION. Here is what the clinical-trial and real-world data show, how large the risk appears, and which symptoms need urgent care.
Published November 9, 2026 · Last verified November 9, 2026
READ ALERT: GLP-1 drugs and a rare eye condition: What the FDA found, how serious is the risk, and what patients should know.●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
Spam Calls Are Getting Out of Hand. Here's How to Fight Back Without Paying for Another App.
Many of the best protections against unwanted calls are already built into your phone or included with your wireless service.
Published November 7, 2026 · Last verified November 7, 2026
READ ALERT: Spam Calls Are Getting Out of Hand. Here's How to Fight Back Without Paying for Another App.●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection / Scam Alerts / Healthcare · Nationwide
The AI Voice on the Other End of the Phone: How Medicare Scammers Are Using Conversational Technology to Steal Your Identity
Medicare scams are becoming harder to recognize. Fraudsters can use prerecorded voices, conversational technology, caller-ID spoofing, and personal information to make unsolicited calls sound like legitimate government communications.
Published November 6, 2026 · Last verified November 6, 2026
READ ALERT: The AI Voice on the Other End of the Phone: How Medicare Scammers Are Using Conversational Technology to Steal Your Identity●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
Why Governments Are Telling Households to Stock Up, and What Seniors Should Do
The guidance is real and documented, but nothing shows an event is imminent.
Published November 6, 2026 · Last verified November 6, 2026
READ ALERT: Why Governments Are Telling Households to Stock Up, and What Seniors Should Do●Status: CURRENTHealthcare / Consumer Protection · Nationwide
Hidden Allergens in Everyday Products: How to Find What's Actually Causing Your Rash
A moisturizer that promises softer skin, a shampoo that smells like fresh flowers, an antibiotic ointment applied to a minor wound, or an adhesive dressing covering a leg ulcer can all contain ingredients capable of triggering an allergic skin reaction.
Published November 5, 2026 · Last verified November 5, 2026
READ ALERT: Hidden Allergens in Everyday Products: How to Find What's Actually Causing Your Rash●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection / Scam Alerts · Nationwide
Inheritance Advances: The Hidden Cost of Getting Your Money Before Probate Ends
Companies offering inheritance advances promise cash now in exchange for a portion of your inheritance later. But the price of that convenience can be substantial.
Published November 5, 2026 · Last verified November 5, 2026
READ ALERT: Inheritance Advances: The Hidden Cost of Getting Your Money Before Probate Ends●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
Many $0 Drug Plans Disappear in 2027. Here's What to Check Before Dec. 7
If you currently pay nothing each month for your standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, there's an important change coming in January.
Published November 4, 2026 · Last verified November 4, 2026
READ ALERT: Many $0 Drug Plans Disappear in 2027. Here's What to Check Before Dec. 7●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · United States
Your Phone Number Could Be the Key to Your Bank Account. Here's How to Protect It.
SIM-swapping attacks can give criminals control of your phone number and potentially access to your financial and personal accounts. These free wireless-carrier protections can help stop them.
Published November 1, 2026 · Last verified November 1, 2026
READ ALERT: Your Phone Number Could Be the Key to Your Bank Account. Here's How to Protect It.●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · United States
When Depression Rewrites the Truth
Severe depression can make false things feel absolutely true. A person may be certain they have ruined their family, that their body is failing, or that nothing is real anymore. To them, it is not simply a mood or a negative thought. It feels like a fact.
Published October 30, 2026 · Last verified October 30, 2026
READ ALERT: When Depression Rewrites the Truth§Status: COURT CHALLENGEConsumer Protection · Canada & USA
Driscoll’s Berries: Regulators Found Excess Pesticide Residues. What Happened Inside the Company?
Driscoll’s is not simply a collection of berry farms. It is a global berry brand built around proprietary varieties, independent growers, and a company-run network of food-safety controls, cooling, distribution and sales.
Published October 29, 2026 · Last verified October 29, 2026
READ ALERT: Driscoll’s Berries: Regulators Found Excess Pesticide Residues. What Happened Inside the Company?●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection / Scam Alerts · Nationwide
The Grandparent Scam 2.0: How AI Voice Clones and Video Deepfakes Make Family Emergencies Harder to Spot
A panicked call. A familiar voice. A grandchild who says they’ve been arrested or injured and desperately needs help.
Published October 24, 2026 · Last verified October 24, 2026
READ ALERT: The Grandparent Scam 2.0: How AI Voice Clones and Video Deepfakes Make Family Emergencies Harder to Spot●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Multi-state
This Smoked Salmon Has Been Recalled Because of Possible Listeria Contamination
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. recalled Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227 g/8 oz, UPC 4751048940099, Lot D080-148, best before November 27, 2027) because of possible Listeria contamination. Do not eat it — return it for a full refund.
Published October 22, 2026 · Last verified October 22, 2026
READ ALERT: This Smoked Salmon Has Been Recalled Because of Possible Listeria Contamination●Status: CURRENTUtility & Imposter Shut-Off Threats · Nationwide
Your Power Will Be Shut Off in an Hour: The Utility Scam Designed to Make You Panic
Scammers impersonate electric, gas and water companies and threaten to shut off service within the hour unless you pay immediately by payment app or gift card. Hang up and verify through the utility's official channels.
Published October 22, 2026 · Last verified October 22, 2026
READ ALERT: Your Power Will Be Shut Off in an Hour: The Utility Scam Designed to Make You Panic●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
Older Americans Are Doing Better Than Most. That Doesn't Mean They're Fine.
Many older Americans report fewer affordability problems than younger adults, but the experience of the typical retiree does not describe everyone who reaches 65.
Published October 20, 2026 · Last verified October 20, 2026
READ ALERT: Older Americans Are Doing Better Than Most. That Doesn't Mean They're Fine.●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection / Medicare Scam Alerts · Nationwide
You Searched for Medicare. Did You Find Medicare—or a Scammer Who Paid to Get There First?
Scammers buy search ads that can look like official government enrollment services. Know where you're clicking before you share your Medicare number.
Published October 20, 2026 · Last verified October 20, 2026
READ ALERT: You Searched for Medicare. Did You Find Medicare—or a Scammer Who Paid to Get There First?●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection / Investment Scam Alerts · Nationwide
The Pre-IPO Trap: SEC Alleges $74 Million Investment Scheme Targeted Retail Investors and Retirees
An SEC civil complaint alleges a scheme raised more than $74 million from over 800 mostly retail investors, more than 100 of them retirees.
Published October 19, 2026 · Last verified October 19, 2026
READ ALERT: The Pre-IPO Trap: SEC Alleges $74 Million Investment Scheme Targeted Retail Investors and Retirees●Status: CURRENTHealth & Nutrition · Nationwide
SNAP Cuts and America’s Health: Can We Improve Nutrition While Making Food Harder to Afford?
What changes to America’s largest food assistance program could mean for hunger, children, chronic disease, and the Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Published October 18, 2026 · Last verified October 18, 2026
READ ALERT: SNAP Cuts and America’s Health: Can We Improve Nutrition While Making Food Harder to Afford?◷Status: SCHEDULEDTechnology & Independent Living · Nationwide
Meta's New VR Glasses: What Should Older Adults Know Before Spending $1,300?
A lighter way to enter virtual reality—but is it worth the price?
Published October 17, 2026 · Last verified October 17, 2026
READ ALERT: Meta's New VR Glasses: What Should Older Adults Know Before Spending $1,300?●Status: CURRENTHealth & Prevention · Nationwide
Measles and Older Adults: Are You Protected?
With measles cases rising again in the United States, your protection depends partly on when you were born, whether you had measles, and which vaccine you may have received.
Published October 17, 2026 · Last verified October 17, 2026
READ ALERT: Measles and Older Adults: Are You Protected?●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
The Gold IRA Trap — How Retirement Savings Can Shrink Before the Gold Price Moves
Some precious-metals dealers have persuaded retirees to move retirement savings into self-directed IRAs and buy coins at prices far above their underlying metal value.
Published October 16, 2026 · Last verified October 16, 2026
READ ALERT: The Gold IRA Trap — How Retirement Savings Can Shrink Before the Gold Price Moves●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Medicare Advantage Plans Reversed 95% of Nursing Care Denials. Only 18% Were Ever Appealed.
A federal watchdog found that insurers overturned 95% of the skilled-nursing admission denials that patients or providers appealed. Four out of five denials were never challenged.
Published October 16, 2026 · Last verified October 16, 2026
READ ALERT: Medicare Advantage Plans Reversed 95% of Nursing Care Denials. Only 18% Were Ever Appealed.●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
They Pretend to Be Companies You Trust: The $3.5 Billion Impersonation Scam Epidemic
The FTC reports Americans lost $3.5 billion to impersonation scams in 2025 — nearly 20% more than in 2024. Here are the five most common tactics and how to protect yourself.
Published October 15, 2026 · Last verified October 15, 2026
READ ALERT: They Pretend to Be Companies You Trust: The $3.5 Billion Impersonation Scam Epidemic●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
The Clean Energy Trap: What Homeowners Should Know Before Signing Solar Contracts or PACE Financing
Solar panels can cut electricity costs, but the financing matters as much as the technology. PACE financing is repaid through property taxes, and the CFPB's new consumer protections took effect March 1, 2026.
Published October 15, 2026 · Last verified October 15, 2026
READ ALERT: The Clean Energy Trap: What Homeowners Should Know Before Signing Solar Contracts or PACE Financing●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: A Key Sales Rule Changes—Check Your Plan Before Switching
Open Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7, 2026. The 48-hour waiting period before a Medicare sales appointment is gone, Part D cost limits rise, and premiums shift — check your plan before switching.
Published October 15, 2026 · Last verified October 15, 2026
READ ALERT: Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: A Key Sales Rule Changes—Check Your Plan Before Switching●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
Social Security COLA Scam Warning: Don’t Click Links or Change Your Direct Deposit
The 2027 Social Security COLA is automatic — no fee, no activation, no reply needed. Scammers impersonating Social Security may pressure you to share personal information or redirect your payments.
Published October 14, 2026 · Last verified October 14, 2026
READ ALERT: Social Security COLA Scam Warning: Don’t Click Links or Change Your Direct Deposit●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
The Phantom Hacker Scam Is Still a Threat to Older Adults
The FBI warns that criminals impersonate tech support, bank investigators and government officials to trick people into transferring their savings to a so-called safe account.
Published October 13, 2026 · Last verified October 13, 2026
READ ALERT: The Phantom Hacker Scam Is Still a Threat to Older Adults●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
“Natural GLP-1” Supplements Can Carry Serious Risks
A 2026 case report linked Gymnema sylvestre, an herb in some “natural GLP-1” supplements, to a serious immune reaction. Here's who should be cautious and which supplements to review with a professional.
Published October 13, 2026 · Last verified October 13, 2026
READ ALERT: “Natural GLP-1” Supplements Can Carry Serious Risks●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Hidden Prescription Steroids Found in Six Skin Products Sold Online
A JAMA Network Open study found six of 18 selected online skin products contained an undeclared prescription steroid, clobetasol — none disclosed it on the label. Here's which products tested positive and what to do.
Published October 13, 2026 · Last verified October 13, 2026
READ ALERT: Hidden Prescription Steroids Found in Six Skin Products Sold Online●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
L-Arginine Supplements Can Be Risky for Some People
L-arginine supplements are not recommended after a heart attack and can interact with blood-pressure medicines, nitrates, erectile-dysfunction drugs and blood thinners. Here's who should be cautious.
Published October 13, 2026 · Last verified October 13, 2026
READ ALERT: L-Arginine Supplements Can Be Risky for Some People●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Organiccs Collagen Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Shellfish
Organiccs Absolutely Pure Type-1 Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (lot 25009CP) has been recalled because it contains a crab-shell-derived ingredient that isn't declared on the label. People with shellfish allergies should check the bottle before using it.
Published October 10, 2026 · Last verified October 10, 2026
READ ALERT: Organiccs Collagen Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Shellfish●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
ALERT: Door-to-Door Pest Control — Beware of Pressure, Hidden Fees, and Long-Term Contracts
A cheap door-to-door pest-control offer can become an expensive commitment if the contract contains recurring charges, automatic renewal, or steep cancellation fees. Verify the company and read every term before you sign.
Published October 9, 2026 · Last verified October 9, 2026
READ ALERT: ALERT: Door-to-Door Pest Control — Beware of Pressure, Hidden Fees, and Long-Term Contracts●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
ALERT: Don't Pay Thousands for a Mat That Claims to Dissolve Cataracts
There is no established clinical evidence that electromagnetic wellness mats dissolve cataracts. Before spending thousands of dollars, understand what the evidence actually supports.
Published October 9, 2026 · Last verified October 9, 2026
READ ALERT: ALERT: Don't Pay Thousands for a Mat That Claims to Dissolve Cataracts●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
Before Moving Your CD or 401(k) Into a Fixed Indexed Annuity, Ask These Questions
Fixed indexed annuities can offer guarantees and protection from market losses — but they can also lock up your money for years, limit credited gains, and create significant surrender charges.
Published October 8, 2026 · Last verified October 8, 2026
READ ALERT: Before Moving Your CD or 401(k) Into a Fixed Indexed Annuity, Ask These Questions●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Before You Pay for a “Gut Age” Test, Ask These Questions
At-home microbiome tests can turn a stool sample into a “gut health” score and a biological-age number — the technology is real, but the evidence behind the conclusions is limited.
Published October 8, 2026 · Last verified October 8, 2026
READ ALERT: Before You Pay for a “Gut Age” Test, Ask These Questions●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
Nursing Homes Usually Can't Make You Pay Mom's Bill. Here's the Catch.
Federal law bars Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes from requiring family members to personally guarantee a parent's bill — but voluntary guarantees, state filial-support laws, and other catches can change the picture.
Published October 6, 2026 · Last verified October 6, 2026
READ ALERT: Nursing Homes Usually Can't Make You Pay Mom's Bill. Here's the Catch.●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
Still Getting Unwanted Calls? What the Do Not Call Registry Can — and Can't — Do
The National Do Not Call Registry can reduce legitimate telemarketing calls — but it cannot stop scammers. Understanding that difference could save you frustration and help you recognize a scam.
Published October 6, 2026 · Last verified October 6, 2026
READ ALERT: Still Getting Unwanted Calls? What the Do Not Call Registry Can — and Can't — Do●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · California
California Has a New Tool to Delete Your Personal Data From 600+ Data Brokers
California's free DROP program lets residents make one deletion request to more than 600 registered data brokers instead of chasing them one by one.
Published October 6, 2026 · Last verified October 6, 2026
READ ALERT: California Has a New Tool to Delete Your Personal Data From 600+ Data Brokers●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
Gatorade Recall: Check These 28-Ounce Bottles for Undeclared Food Dyes
PepsiCo has recalled 122,021 cases of certain 28-ounce Gatorade bottles because they contain Yellow 5 or Yellow 6 food dyes that were not declared on the labels — the FDA classified it as a Class II recall on October 2.
Published October 6, 2026 · Last verified October 6, 2026
READ ALERT: Gatorade Recall: Check These 28-Ounce Bottles for Undeclared Food Dyes●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Nearly 1 Million Medicare Advantage Members Face Losing Their Plans December 31
About 990,000 Humana and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members are in plans being discontinued for 2027 — their coverage ends December 31, 2026, and the Annual Enrollment deadline is December 7.
Published October 5, 2026 · Last verified October 5, 2026
READ ALERT: Nearly 1 Million Medicare Advantage Members Face Losing Their Plans December 31●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Did a Longevity Supplement Make Someone “10 Years Younger”? What Does the Science Actually Show?
A customer's epigenetic test reportedly showed his biological age drop from 71 to 63 — but the randomized human trial behind the supplement tells a more modest story.
Published October 5, 2026 · Last verified October 5, 2026
READ ALERT: Did a Longevity Supplement Make Someone “10 Years Younger”? What Does the Science Actually Show?●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Glutathione IVs: FDA Recalls and CDC Investigation Raise Red Flags for Wellness Treatments
The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses tied to compounded injectable glutathione, and multiple pharmacies have recalled products over elevated endotoxin levels.
Published October 5, 2026 · Last verified October 5, 2026
READ ALERT: Glutathione IVs: FDA Recalls and CDC Investigation Raise Red Flags for Wellness Treatments●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
The Biological-Age Test Trap: When a Number Becomes a Sales Pitch
The science behind biological aging is real — but a lower number on a commercial test is not proof you have slowed aging, especially when the same company sells the supplements.
Published October 4, 2026 · Last verified October 4, 2026
READ ALERT: The Biological-Age Test Trap: When a Number Becomes a Sales Pitch●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
Stem Cell Clinic Alert: How to Protect Yourself From High-Pressure “Regenerative Medicine” Sales
Regulators have documented deceptive marketing of unproven stem-cell treatments aimed at seniors — here are the five dead giveaways and the eight questions to ask before you pay.
Published October 3, 2026 · Last verified October 3, 2026
READ ALERT: Stem Cell Clinic Alert: How to Protect Yourself From High-Pressure “Regenerative Medicine” Sales●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
FDA Warns: Carbidopa/Levodopa Can Cause Vitamin B6 Deficiency — and Seizures
The FDA now requires a warning that carbidopa/levodopa can cause vitamin B6 deficiency and B6-deficiency-associated seizures — all 14 reviewed cases involved more than 1,000 mg of levodopa per day.
Published October 2, 2026 · Last verified October 2, 2026
READ ALERT: FDA Warns: Carbidopa/Levodopa Can Cause Vitamin B6 Deficiency — and Seizures●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
A Computer Alert Got More Patients to a Heart Team. The Real Question Is What Happened Next.
The 2026 ALERT trial found that an automated electronic alert helped more patients with significant heart-valve disease reach a heart team and increased valve interventions — but it did not show that patients lived longer or felt better.
Published October 2, 2026 · Last verified October 2, 2026
READ ALERT: A Computer Alert Got More Patients to a Heart Team. The Real Question Is What Happened Next.●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Chlorthalidone Blood Pressure Pills Recalled Again: Check Your Bottle
More than 13,500 bottles of chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets have been recalled nationwide for failed dissolution specifications — the second such recall from the same manufacturer this year.
Published September 30, 2026 · Last verified September 30, 2026
READ ALERT: Chlorthalidone Blood Pressure Pills Recalled Again: Check Your Bottle●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Drug to Lower LDL
The FDA has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first PCSK9 inhibitor available as a once-daily pill. In trials it lowered LDL by roughly 56–59% — but a large outcomes trial is still underway.
Published September 29, 2026 · Last verified September 29, 2026
READ ALERT: FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Drug to Lower LDL●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
Medicare Advantage Sales Rules Change October 1 — Here’s What Seniors Need to Know
Starting October 1, 2026, CMS removes the 48-hour waiting period between a Scope of Appointment form and a Medicare Advantage or Part D sales appointment — the Scope of Appointment itself stays.
Published September 28, 2026 · Last verified September 28, 2026
READ ALERT: Medicare Advantage Sales Rules Change October 1 — Here’s What Seniors Need to Know●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
The 10-Year Treasury Just Crossed 5%. Why Should You Care?
The 10-year Treasury yield recently moved above 5%, reaching levels not seen since 2007 — and that number can affect mortgages, savings, investments, and government finances.
Published September 27, 2026 · Last verified September 27, 2026
READ ALERT: The 10-Year Treasury Just Crossed 5%. Why Should You Care?●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
9 Retirement Mistakes That Can Cost You More Than You Think
From Social Security and Medicare to investment fees and long-term care, here’s what the evidence says—and where the numbers get complicated.
Published September 26, 2026 · Last verified September 26, 2026
READ ALERT: 9 Retirement Mistakes That Can Cost You More Than You Think●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
The “Boost Your Social Security” Offer Is a Scam
You don’t need a private service to activate a Social Security benefit increase. The SSA Inspector General has warned about criminals offering to increase or activate benefits.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Boost Your Social Security” Offer Is a Scam●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · California
The “Senior Property Tax Break” in That Video Doesn’t Exist
San Diego County warns that there is no federal property-tax relief program or IRS “Form 1098-SR” that lets seniors freeze or reduce their property taxes.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Senior Property Tax Break” in That Video Doesn’t Exist●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
Elder Fraud Has Cost Nearly $1 Billion in IRS Investigations
IRS Criminal Investigation opened 255 elder-fraud investigations from FY 2021 through FY 2026, involving nearly $886 million in alleged fraud.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: Elder Fraud Has Cost Nearly $1 Billion in IRS Investigations●Status: CURRENTHealthcare · Nationwide
The Pneumonia Vaccine Age Changed. Are You Eligible?
The recommended age for routine pneumococcal vaccination of adults was lowered to 50 — but whether you need a dose depends on your vaccination history and medical history.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The Pneumonia Vaccine Age Changed. Are You Eligible?●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
The “Free Medicare Kit” in Your Inbox Is a Scam
A nationwide phishing campaign impersonating MyChart offers a free “Medicare Health Kit,” then asks for payment information. Epic, UC Davis Health, and Penn Medicine have all issued warnings.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Free Medicare Kit” in Your Inbox Is a Scam●Status: CURRENTHealth & Safety · Nationwide
Taking This Thyroid Medication? Check Your Lot Number.
Vitruvias Therapeutics has recalled one lot of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg (Lot 504950) because the tablets could be superpotent.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: Taking This Thyroid Medication? Check Your Lot Number.●Status: CURRENTSafety & Independence · Nationwide
A Bed Rail Is Supposed to Make You Safer. This Recall Says Otherwise.
Vive Health recalled about 12,355 adult portable bed rails (models LVA1024 and LVA3031BLK) for violating the mandatory safety standard.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: A Bed Rail Is Supposed to Make You Safer. This Recall Says Otherwise.◷Status: SCHEDULEDMoney & Consumer Protection · California
California’s FAIR Plan Is Getting More Expensive
The California Department of Insurance approved a 29.1% average rate increase for the FAIR Plan’s dwelling-fire program, effective October 15, 2026.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: California’s FAIR Plan Is Getting More Expensive●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
Medicare Part D Is Changing in 2027. Here’s What Matters.
The standard Part D deductible rises to $700 in 2027 and the out-of-pocket threshold to $2,400. Negotiated prices for 15 more drugs take effect January 1, 2027.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: Medicare Part D Is Changing in 2027. Here’s What Matters.●Status: CURRENTBenefits & Money · Nationwide
Still Getting a Paper Social Security Check? Here’s How to Switch to Electronic Payment
Federal law requires Social Security and SSI payments to be made electronically. If you still get a paper check, here is how to switch.
Published September 24, 2026 · Last verified September 24, 2026
READ ALERT: Still Getting a Paper Social Security Check? Here’s How to Switch to Electronic Payment●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection · Nationwide
How Much of Your Personal Information Is Exposed Online?
Data brokers and people-search sites can list personal details online. A free third-party scan can help you see what may be out there.
Published September 24, 2026 · Last verified September 24, 2026
READ ALERT: How Much of Your Personal Information Is Exposed Online?●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
AI-Powered Government Impersonation Scams Are Getting More Convincing
The FBI warns that criminals are using artificial intelligence to impersonate government and law-enforcement officials. These scams are active now.
Published September 23, 2026 · Last verified September 23, 2026
READ ALERT: AI-Powered Government Impersonation Scams Are Getting More Convincing◷Status: SCHEDULEDBenefits & Money · California
Medi-Cal asset limit is scheduled to drop in July 2027
For some Medi-Cal members 65 and older, the one-person asset limit is $130,000 now and is scheduled to drop to $21,000 on July 1, 2027.
Published September 23, 2026 · Last verified September 23, 2026
READ ALERT: Medi-Cal asset limit is scheduled to drop in July 2027