Robyn Anderson+FollowDid Your Social Security Hit Yet?Heads up! Social Security checks are dropping this week for folks who started benefits after May 1997 and have birthdays between the 11th and 20th. The SSA is now sorting payments by your birth date, so mark your calendar! If you’re budgeting for rent or groceries, knowing your exact pay date is clutch. Pro tip: Set up direct deposit to skip mail delays and get your money right on time. If your payment’s late, give it three days, then check your SSA account or call in. Patience pays off! #SocialSecurity #MoneyTips #Budgeting #Business #MakeMoney6530Share
john72+FollowCostco’s Early Bird Perk: Worth Upgrading?Heads up, Costco fans! Starting June 30, executive members get to shop an hour earlier every day—think less crowd, more deals. This move is Costco’s way of sweetening the $130-a-year executive membership (yep, it went up) and tempting more folks to upgrade. If you love snagging the best finds before the rush, or want that new $10 Instacart credit, it might be time to rethink your membership level. Weekend warriors, Saturday hours are longer for everyone! #CostcoHacks #MoneyTips #ShoppingSmart #Business #LocalBusiness00Share
Brooke Martin+FollowChicken Dinner: Now a Fancy Treat?Heads up, chicken lovers! In parts of India, chicken prices just jumped 20% in a week because the heat is making it tough for birds to survive. Farmers are struggling, and your go-to protein might soon feel like a splurge. If you’re looking to save, try swapping chicken for beans or lentils once a week. It’s easier on your wallet—and the planet. Who knew dinner could get so dramatic? #ChickenPrices #FoodHacks #MoneyTips #Business #Industry30Share
Diane Carter+FollowSocial Security Checks Might Get a BoostHeads up if you’re counting on Social Security: your monthly check could go up in 2026! The latest buzz says payments might rise by 2.5% to keep up with higher prices at the grocery store and gas pump. But here’s the twist—if inflation numbers are off because fewer stores are being checked, that raise might not match real-life costs. Double-check your info with Social Security so your payment lands on time! #SocialSecurity #MoneyTips #Inflation #Business #MakeMoney369253Share
megan01+FollowHouse Prices Hit the Brakes—Now What?Just when it felt like house prices were running away, growth has halved after the stamp duty holiday ended. Translation: homes aren’t getting pricier as fast, so if you’re house-hunting, you might finally catch a break. But rents are still climbing, so renters aren’t off the hook. Pro tip: If you’re saving for a place, check out Lifetime ISAs or see if family can help. The market’s cooling, but it’s still a game of patience and planning! #HouseHunting #MoneyTips #Renting #RealEstate21Share
Aaron Ballard+FollowWhy New Homes Are Getting Scarce AgainHeads up if you’re house hunting: new home construction just hit its lowest point since the pandemic. Builders are pumping the brakes thanks to high interest rates, which means fewer new places popping up—especially apartments. Translation: finding an affordable spot might get even tougher. If you’re waiting for prices to drop, you might be waiting a while. Maybe time to cozy up to your current lease or start stalking those listings early! #HousingMarket #HomeBuying #MoneyTips #RealEstate10Share
Aaron Ballard+FollowWhy New Homes Are So Hard to Find NowEver wonder why it feels impossible to find a new house these days? Builders are hitting pause—new home construction just dropped to a five-year low, and even big names like Lennar are feeling the pinch. High mortgage rates and pricier building materials (thanks, tariffs!) are making it tough for both buyers and builders. If you’re house hunting, you might notice fewer options and higher prices. Might be time to cozy up in your current place a little longer! #HousingMarket #RealEstate #MoneyTips72Share
Diane Carter+FollowWhy Your Medicare Perks Might Shrink SoonHeads up if you (or your parents) use Medicare Advantage: Congress is eyeing cuts to this popular health plan to pay for tax breaks. The catch? Slashing funds could mean losing those sweet extras like dental and vision coverage. Critics say there’s waste, but most folks pick Medicare Advantage for the perks. If you love your benefits, keep an eye on this debate—it could hit your wallet or your health routine. #MedicareAdvantage #HealthCare #MoneyTips #Business #MakeMoney2015Share
cody79+FollowStill Working After 67? Here’s a Social Security HackDid you know working part-time after you start collecting Social Security could actually bump up your monthly check? If your current gig pays more than your lowest-earning year in your top 35, Social Security might recalculate and give you a raise. So, if you’re still clocking in at 74, you could see a little extra cash in your pocket—especially if you’re earning more now than in some past years. Not a bad reason to keep that side hustle going! #RetirementHacks #SocialSecurity #MoneyTips #Business #MakeMoney193Share
Robert Mayo+FollowHow to Not Lose Millions Trading BitcoinEver dream of turning a quick profit on Bitcoin? One trader on HyperLiquid did—until their $10 million win flipped into a $2.5 million loss overnight. The culprit? Betting big and holding on, even as Bitcoin bounced between $100k and $110k. The lesson: in choppy markets, sometimes it’s smarter to grab gains and run, instead of waiting for a jackpot that may never come. Don’t let FOMO drain your wallet! #Bitcoin #CryptoTrading #MoneyTips #Business #Market20Share
