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  • Amazon Prime to End Invitee Perk

    Starting October 1, 2025, Amazon will end its Prime Invitee program, which let members share their free two-day shipping with someone outside their household.


  • Auto-IRAs Expand to Five New States

    Workers in Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, and Nevada now have access to automatic individual retirement accounts, or auto-IRAs, thanks to new programs launched between 2024 and 2025.


  • How an ER Visit Can Hurt Your Credit

    An unexpected trip to the emergency room can be stressful enough — but the bills that follow can also put your credit at risk.


  • DFW Blind & Disabilities Lions Club Launch

    Hello, friends, neighbors, and changemakers from across the DFW area and beyond!


  • Disability Solutions Virtual Job Fair – Oct. 8

    Disability Solutions at Ability Beyond is inviting job seekers and employers to join their Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST.


  • Best Buy Launches Online Marketplace

    Best Buy Marketplace Launches, Expands Shopping Options for All Customers Best Buy has officially launched a U.S. online marketplace, doubling the number of products available on its website and app by partnering with hundreds of third-party sellers. Shoppers can now browse far more than electronics, with offerings ranging from cookware and seasonal décor to musical…


  • Parents Drowning in Child-Related Debt

    Six in 10 parents in the U.S. say they’ve gone into debt to provide for their children, and nearly half of them report that the debt is becoming unmanageable.


  • Social Security Celebrates 90 Years of Service

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating its 90th anniversary, honoring nearly a century of providing financial security and dignity to millions of Americans


  • Google Flights Adds AI Tool for Travel Deals

    If you’re a flexible traveler whose main goal is saving money, Google Flights just introduced a tool that could make your next trip much easier—and cheaper.