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Seniors: Get Amazon Prime for Just $6.99/Month with Full Benefits – Here's How to Qualify in 2026 (opens the original)
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This post includes affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through these affiliated links, the author/website may earn a commission. Amazon Prime can be convenient for anyone, but some of its benefits may be particularly useful for older adults who shop online frequently, have groceries or prescriptions delivered, stream movies and television, or would simply rather make fewer trips to the store. The problem is the price: a standard Prime membership currently costs $14.99 per month or
Warning: If You Get a 'New' Plastic Medicare Card in the Mail, Do Not Give Your Social Security Number (opens the original)
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An official-looking Medicare card unexpectedly arrives in your mailbox, but there’s something different about it: it’s plastic, perhaps has a chip, and comes with instructions telling you to call a number to “activate” your new benefits. The Senior Medicare Patrol specifically warns beneficiaries about scams involving supposed new plastic Medicare cards, chip cards, and annual replacement cards. Scammers may use the story as an excuse to obtain your Medicare number, Social Security number, banki
Your 2027 Social Security Raise Is Tracking at $70–$75 a Month. Medicare Is Already Lined Up to Take Part of It. (opens the original)
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If you collect Social Security, there are two important dates to note. Friday, Sept. 11, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its official August inflation data — the second of three months that set next year’s raise. Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Social Security Administration is expected to announce the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Until then, how much of a COLA you’ll receive is still an estimate. Independent analyst Mary Johnson has it near 3.4%. AARP is at 3.5%. The Senior
These 10 Devices Are Still Recording You After They’re Off (opens the original)
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Most of us assume that when a device is turned off, it stops recording or collecting data. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many modern devices, especially those connected to the internet or powered by smart technology, are designed to stay partially active even when switched “off.” Manufacturers argue this is for convenience, like allowing voice activation or quick restarts. But these features come at a cost: your privacy. Some devices can still record audio, capture video, or log dat
September Social Security Payments Begin This Week: First Checks Hit Wednesday September 9, 2026 (opens the original)
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The first large wave of September Social Security retirement payments lands Wednesday, September 9, for beneficiaries born on the 1st through the 10th of any month. The maximum monthly benefit for someone claiming at age 70 in 2026 is $5,181, according to the Social Security Administration. That deposit is the money many retirees use for housing, health care, transportation, and food. Knowing the exact date lets households time bill payments, avoid overdrafts, and plan discretionary spending wit
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