Aaron Kassraie

1 month ago | aarp.org | Aaron Kassraie

Paul Spella (Getty, 2) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Active-duty service members, National Guard personnel, veterans, and their families lost nearly 25 percent more money to scammers in 2024, with reported losses totaling $584 million, according to consumer complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and detailed in the 2024 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book.

1 month ago | aarp.org | Aaron Kassraie

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn While so much focus these days is placed on protecting digital records and online identities, it's easy to overlook the need to keep precious physical belongings secure. That's where a bank safe deposit box can come in handy.

1 month ago | aarp.org | Aaron Kassraie

ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial supplemental shakes linked to listeria outbreak. AARP (FDA 4; Getty Images) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn An outbreak of listeria linked to supplemental shakes distributed in hospitals and nursing homes has resulted in 12 deaths, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.

2 months ago | aarp.org | Aaron Kassraie

John Locher/Associated Press People wait in line for help with unemployment benefits in Las Vegas. En español | While unemployment remains low overall, 2025 has started with thousands of people losing their jobs, whether they worked for the federal government or in the private sector. Unexpected job loss often forces people to scramble to apply for unemployment benefits, many for the first time.

2 months ago | aarp.org | Aaron Kassraie

Alamy Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Igloo recalled over 1 million coolers for a defect related to the tow handle that may pinch fingertips, causing cuts, fractures, or amputations, according to an announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Twelve injuries have been reported.