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Adults 65 and older face a greater risk of serious flu complications, making early prevention especially important. Vaccination, prompt treatment, and simple everyday precautions can help protect seniors throughout the 2026–2027 flu season. Dragon Images/Shutterstock

Flu season is approaching, and for Americans over 65, catching influenza can mean much more than spending a fe...

Veterans with a 100% disability rating receive a base payment of $3,938.58 monthly in 2026, with higher amounts available for qualifying dependents. Keeping VA dependent records accurate can help prevent missed benefits and costly overpayments. Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock

For veterans receiving disability compensation, an outdated family record could mean missing out on money...

The federal SAVE repayment plan ended in March 2026, requiring affected borrowers to choose another repayment option. Missing an individual transition deadline could result in automatic enrollment in a plan with higher monthly payments. baranq/Shutterstock

Millions of Americans who haven’t made federal student loan payments while enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan are facing...

The FTC is warning Medicare beneficiaries about fake government websites, misleading insurance offers, and unsolicited calls ahead of Open Enrollment. Verifying coverage through Medicare.gov can help protect your benefits and personal information. singh srilom/Shutterstock

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, but scammers aren’t waiting for the official start date to t...

Blocking and reporting suspicious texts can help reduce unwanted messages, but scammers frequently change numbers and tactics. Using spam filters, avoiding suspicious links, and forwarding messages to 7726 can help protect your personal and financial information. Andrii Iemelianenko/Shutterstock

You’ve blocked the numbers, reported the messages as junk, and deleted more suspi...