USA TODAY Network / ReutersThe first wave of Social Security payments for April is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays. On the other hand, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program benefitting those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or…
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Gemini / GoogleA beloved burger chain is continuing its steady expansion with four new stores across four states. In-N-Out, which became the subject of a White House snafu last year, has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee and Texas. The company also previously announced its intention to open a store in New Mexico by 2027.
Gemini / GoogleFrom mushroom coffees and herbal tinctures to capsules promising calmer moods and sharper focus, adaptogens have moved from niche wellness circles into mainstream conversations. Widely promoted on social media as natural stress fighters, these plant- and fungi-derived compounds are said to help the body “adapt” to physical, emotional and environmental strain. But behind all the buzz…
Gemini / GoogleDrug pricing watchdogs worry President Donald Trump’s plan to assess 100% tariffs on some imported brand name drugs could lighten patients pocketbooks. But that fate is far from certain, given caveats the Trump administration announced as part of a sweeping April 2 order on tariffs for imported brand name pharmaceuticals. Drugmakers that agree to move production to the United States will face…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersOne of the biggest wildcards in retirement is what health care will cost, but many Americans still don’t plan for it. Nearly 8 in 10 (78%) of Americans say they’re concerned about the impact of rising healthcare costs on their retirement, according to a D.A. Davidson survey of more than 1,000 adults in February. Six in 10 Americans also said they know a retiree who’s struggled with healthcare…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersRemember when travel rewards programs actually rewarded you? You collected points, earned status, and got “free” flights. So why does it all feel like a trap now? Somewhere along the way, these schemes stopped rewarding loyalty and started exploiting it. Points quietly got devalued. Elite tiers required ever-higher spending thresholds. “Free” flights started coming with hundreds of dollars in…
Gemini / GoogleEaster is here, and whether you’re looking to do some last-minute shopping or grab a bite to eat, consumers will have plenty of options to choose from on Sunday. Many national retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains will be open on Easter Sunday, albeit some with reduced hours. A few companies, like Costco, Target, and Macy’s, will be closed. Banks, post offices…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersIt’s one fast-moving text that some consumers could easily jump on. Who wouldn’t get a little worked up if they suddenly spotted a text that claimed to be from Amazon or another retailer and implied that a baby’s sleepsuit they just bought is being recalled for quality and safety issues? Scammers — who have flooded our phones with fake texts about parking tickets, tolls and job opportunities…
Gemini / GoogleThree weeks after Sophia Bassan’s mastectomy, she felt a stabbing pain beneath her right armpit. In the following months, painful shocks radiated through her chest and back. Her body became so sensitive that at times she couldn’t wear a shirt or lift a fork to her mouth. Bassan slept sitting up because it hurt to lie down, and she would flinch at the slightest touch. “I remember thinking I was…
A few years ago, I was sitting at PIMDCON watching one of our Pitchfest presenters share a new business idea she’d been working on. Halfway through, she got nervous. Stumbled over her words. Froze for a second. And the entire room started cheering her on. Not politely. Not awkwardly. Genuinely. Four hundred physicians pulling for someone they’d just met, because they understood what it takes to put yourself out there. She finished strong. And I remember thinking: this is what most physicians never get to experience. Not the presentation. The room. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes…