How to choose the right health plan for you
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Medicare enrollment has begun. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on choosing a plan.

Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather

A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.

US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.

Seniors getting boost in Social Security; the largest increase in 40 years
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Social Security benefits are getting a big boost. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how much retirees will see in their checks come 2022.

Seniors getting boost in Social Security; the largest increase in 40 years
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Social Security benefits are getting a big boost. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how much retirees will see in their checks come 2022.

Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says

The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.

Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps

The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.

Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022

Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.

Report finds more people facing medical debt during pandemic

More than half of people who caught COVID-19 or lost income because of it, are now dealing with medical debt, according to a report by the non-profit healthcare advocate The Commonwealth Fund.

Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings

Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.

Natural gas prices could dent household budgets this winter

While rising oil prices may affect consumers in the short term, natural gas prices may be a bigger threat, with cooler temperatures on the way.

Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says

One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.

How to get out of a real estate agent contract

Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.

Some consumers to spend more post-pandemic, including on home improvements, survey finds

More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.

Education Department extends Navient's federal loan servicing contract through 2023

The Department of Education extended its contract with student loan servicer Navient, according to data obtained on a federal procurement website. Here's what that means for borrowers.