Every day, drivers find themselves getting rammed by one fake text after another. One phony alert hitting smartphones in 2026 threatens that you could lose your driver’s license if you don’t deal with those unpaid tickets soon. Another is that age-old text about unpaid tolls. Cities all across the country — Detroit; Boston; Columbus, Ohio; Providence, Rhode Island, and more — are warning that all those texts about unpaid parking tickets and tolls are not legitimate. On Monday morning, March 23, some metro Detroit drivers reported receiving a fake text from the “36th Judicial District” in Detroit that claimed they…
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Americans will spend a projected record-breaking $24.9 billion on Easter this year – most of it on food and gifts – a 5.5% increase over the $23.6 billion spent by consumers in 2025. On a per-person basis, that’s another record of $195.59, or 2% more than the $192.01 spent in 2023. Though about 92% of consumers will buy candy, about $3.5 billion will be spent on such treats this year. However, the most will be spent on food, about $7.5 billion, according to the annual holiday survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “While economic…
UK inflation expectations surge in new worry for Bank of England
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com There’s an old adage: Money can’t buy happiness. But there are plenty of twists on that saying. An old country song by Chris Janson claims, “money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy me a boat.” Janson’s point is pretty clear: If you have money, you can certainly smooth the way for yourself in life or treat yourself to material things which often do bring happiness. But not every purchase that brings people joy has to be boat-level expensive. There are other ways to use retail therapy that don’t involve emptying your wallet. Here’s a look at…
Three U.S. and Czech citizens detained over arson attack on Czech arms producer, police say
Robert Harding Video / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas.Mandy and Kevin Patterson spent their entire careers in hospitality in Houston, Texas. Preparing for Kevin’s 40th birthday in 2013, they began to research a beach destination for a group trip and came across San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Craving a more authentic experience than an all-inclusive resort or cruise and bolstered by a direct, two-hour flight, they felt San Pedro was a perfect fit for their party of 10. Little did they know that that trip would change the course of their lives. Falling…
RealPeopleStudio / Shutterstock.com You’ve done your homework, and now you’ve got this retirement stuff all figured out. Savings socked away. Debts paid off. A plan in place to transition from work to leisure. Let the good times roll! However, some retirement mistakes operate under the radar. Maybe they’re due to that heady rush of freedom in the first year of retirement. Perhaps you want to keep being generous, forgetting that you now have less money. And as we age, certain physical issues can make it harder to be frugal, and certain cognitive changes can lead to poor decision-making. Here are…
Liderina / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin.The transition to retirement can be a time of feeling a little stuck. It’s kind of like being in a pandemic. You are not quite where you want to be or doing what you want to do — but you might almost be there. These types of in-between times can be difficult in that you are waiting for something to happen. However, just because you are waiting, you needn’t give up happiness and fulfillment. Here are tips to help you thrive no matter your stage of life — but especially…
French stats agency trims growth outlook as Iran war lifts inflation
Getting older often brings changes to how the body stores fat, which can cause long-term health issues. But recent research found there may be a key to reducing the fat linked to more health risks. A recent study from the University of Connecticut looked at a targeted approach to fat redistribution in older women. Researchers found that testosterone gel combined with exercise could help older women reduce the type of belly fat most closely linked to diabetes and heart disease. The research followed 66 women over age 65 who were recovering from hip fractures. Hip fractures are a serious concern…