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Medicare Open Enrollment started this month. John Nelson, Financial Planner at NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to break down the rising cost of Medicare premiums and highlight one of the most common mistakes people make during the open enrollment period.

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Social Security 3.6% COLA Now Official

Life insurers race to win retirement customers as ...

The 3.6% COLA takes effect with direct effects on benefits and the long-term fund outlook.

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Millions of Americans receiving Social Security just learned how much more money they will get next year. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, October 14, that benefits will increase 3.6% for 2027. For retired workers, that means an average increase of about $75 a month -- roughly $900 over a full year.

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I Checked ALDI's Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found

I wanted to see what I could find as just a regular customer at an ALDI store about where they are sourcing their beef from. Here is what you can expect to find or in this case, not find about where their beef comes from.

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Check Your Pantry: USDA Warns Against Eating A Canned Food Sold in 5 States

Two varieties of Grace canned chicken sausages sold in five states are the subject of a federal public health alert -- and shoppers are being urged to check their pantries. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert on October 6 after discovering that the products were illegally imported from Jamaica, which is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States.

Georgia · 11d

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That Yellow on Your Broccoli Isn’t Just a Color Change and Here’s Why It's Important

Broccoli is one of those vegetables I used to grab without giving it much thought. If the bunch looked mostly green and the stalks seemed fine, into the cart it went. But there’s one little detail worth checking before you buy it, and it only takes a few seconds to spot.

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Iconic Frozen Pizza Discontinued Forever, After More Than 60 Years

A familiar name in the frozen pizza aisle is disappearing for good. Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, ending production of the longtime grocery staple also known as Mama Celeste. The company will sell its remaining inventory, but once those pizzas are gone, there will be no more products.

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Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

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This Herb Was Used for Back Pain Before Muscle Relaxers Existed

Devil's claw is a spiky-fruited plant from southern Africa, and its root has long been a traditional remedy for pain. It's also one of the few herbs tested in real trials for low back pain, which makes it worth knowing about if you deal with flare-ups. 😊

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Millions of Americans Are Getting Cash Settlement From an App They Used -- Check Your Email

More than 2.1 million Americans are about to receive money from a $15.8 million federal refund program, and the first step toward collecting it could be sitting in their email inboxes right now.

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If You Are Over 50, It Is Probably Time To Stop Doing These 31 Things

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10 things about the federal indictments of Virginia Senator Louise Lucas and family members

Senator Lillie Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth is one of the state’s most powerful political figures. The 82-year-old senator faces charges as part of an alleged racketeering conspiracy that is mostly about marijuana, according to Cardinal News on October 23, 2026.

Virginia · 2d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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24 MORE Truths About Growing Older That Are Often Overlooked

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25 Things Home Buyers Instantly Hate About Your House

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1.5+ Million Lbs of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide -- Check Your Fridge

Kayem Foods Inc., a Massachusetts-based meat producer, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, according to an October 17 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

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This Soothes a Dry Night Cough Almost Instantly, No Cough Syrup Needed

You finally lie down, and the tickle starts. A dry, scratchy cough that flares at bedtime can keep the whole house awake. Here’s the simple routine I use, and it starts with something already in your cupboard. 😊

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Cash is Still King: 24 Items You Should Always Buy With Cash

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14 Jobs That Pay Decently, But Many People Think They Are Too Good For

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Check Your Freezer: Walmart Pasta Recalled Over Life-Threatening Bacteria Risk

A frozen pasta dinner sold at Walmart nationwide is being recalled over possible contamination with bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections. Gias Foods expanded its recall of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine on October 1, 2026. The updated warning covers all lot codes of the product, according to the recall announcement posted by the FDA.

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Supreme Court Will Consider Trump’s Mandatory and Indefinite Immigrant Detention Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a case challenging a Trump administration policy that threatens millions of immigrants with mandatory and indefinite detention while fighting their court cases.

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19 Simple Jobs That Pay Well Even If You Have No Experience

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

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Lining Your Oven With Foil Could Cost You Your Life, Experts Warn

A sheet of aluminum foil on the oven floor might seem like an easy way to catch bubbling cheese, pie filling and other spills. But appliance manufacturers warn that this cleanup shortcut can create a fire hazard -- and, in a gas oven, a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Wisconsin Watch

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As Republicans face a mounting Democratic wave election, Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District becomes a battleground

When Mitchell Berman received an email from Elon Musk asking him to justify his job as a front-line emergency room nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs, he began thinking more seriously about how he could make a difference beyond the hospital.

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Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled After 8 People Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Bacteria

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Utah · 29d

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Company Busted for Allegedly Buying $1.3 Billion of Event Tickets, Reselling at Big Markup

A California ticket broker allegedly made more than $120 million in profit by bypassing ticket purchase limits, buying millions of seats and reselling them at higher prices. Federal authorities say the operation included thousands of tickets to a single Beyonce concert -- seats that otherwise could have been available to fans buying directly.

California · 4d

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Check Your Spice Rack: Ground Cinnamon Recalled Over Elevated Lead

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Texas · 29d

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Gone by 2030: 24 Items That May Be Obsolete Soon

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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30 Foods You Should Avoid Refrigerating and What Happens If You Do

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India Currents

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The Trump Administration Is Suspending Microsoft From A Green Card Program, Alleging Fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs.

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