Leada Gore

1 week ago | al.com | Leada Gore

Today – May 5 – is Cinco de Mayo. In the U.S., the day has become a time to enjoy Mexican food – and perhaps a margarita or two. Officially, it commemorates the day in 1862 when the Mexican army, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza, conquered the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla. Seen as a symbol of the country’s spirit and perseverance, the victory provided a significant morale boost to the Mexican people.

1 week ago | al.com | Leada Gore

The Social Security Administration has reversed itself – again – on a key change that could have wiped out monthly benefits for some recipients. The agency now said recipients who received overpayments will now have their monthly benefits cut by 50% until the debt is repaid. The change went into effect on April 25. The 50% rule is a reversal from a policy announced in March that would have kept 100% of a beneficiary’s check until an overpayment was settled.

1 week ago | al.com | Leada Gore

A public health alert has been issued for potato chip products sold nationwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s alert covers potato chips containing chicharron, or pork cracklings, that were imported from the Republic of Colombia. Colombia is ineligible to export meat to the U.S. and FSIS warned people who have the products should not eat them. According to FSIS, the products are no longer for sale so a recall wasn’t issued.

1 week ago | al.com | Leada Gore

The average American family spends more than 10% of their household income on health insurance. It’s understandable, then, that people are eager for ways to lower those costs. But don’t be too quick to jump on an offer for discounted medical insurance - it’s likely a scam that could cost you money.

1 week ago | silive.com | Leada Gore

The fast food industry, long considered recession-resistant, faces an uphill battle amid rising prices and price-conscious diners. The economic pressure has taken its toll on restaurant chains and nowhere more than Subway, the sub sandwich dining chain that, at its peak a decade ago, had more than 27,000 locations. Now, however, Subway continues to shutter restaurants, closing 600 in the past year alone.