Home Repair Scams: How to Hire a Contractor Safely
Door-to-door repair offers and pressure to pay in cash are warning signs. Learn how to hire safely and what to do if you were scammed.
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How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone or Android Phone
Step-by-step help for saving a picture of your phone screen, finding it again and using it safely.
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Brighter Stairs and Nightlights: Simple Ways to Prevent Falls at Home
Good light and a few small stair fixes can make your home safer, especially at night. Here is a simple plan based on CDC guidance.
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Colon Cancer Screening After 50: Your Options and What Medicare Covers
Which colorectal cancer screening tests exist, who should get them, and what Original Medicare pays for a screening colonoscopy.
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Winter Road Trip Checklist: Get Your Car and Plans Ready
Cold weather and early dark call for a little extra planning. Use this checklist from AAA guidance before your holiday drive.
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Reverse Mortgages Explained: How They Work and What to Ask First
A plain-English look at how a reverse mortgage works, what it costs, why counseling is required and the questions to ask before you decide.
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TSA PreCheck: Cost, How to Apply and Whether It’s Worth It
TSA PreCheck can shorten airport lines. Here is what it costs, how to apply through the official site and who may benefit.
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Gift Card Scams: Why Only a Scammer Asks You to Pay This Way
No real business or agency demands payment by gift card. Learn how the scam works, the red flags and what to do if you already shared a card.
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Shingles and Pneumonia Shots After 50: What Medicare Covers
The CDC recommends shingles and pneumococcal vaccines for adults 50 and older. Here is what Medicare says about coverage and how to prepare.
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Holiday Decorating Safety: Trees, Lights and Candles
A short checklist for a cozy, safe holiday: watering your tree, checking lights and choosing safer candles, based on U.S. Fire Administration and CPSC guidance.
