2027 COLA Could Hit 3.8%—Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

Inflationary pressure could mean one of the biggest boosts to Social Security benefits in nearly five years, but as essential housing costs outpace inflation, the bump could still fall short of many seniors' needs.  A new estimate from AARP projects a 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment,

How to Plan an Ultra-Spooky Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Date Night

In Orlando the haunting season tends to start a little early, and this year is no exception! The spooks at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 35 kick off on select nights from August 28 – November 1, 2026! The spooky Halloween season begins early around here, and this year is another

Homeowners Are Randomly Finding Dryer Sheets in Their Mailboxes—Here’s Why You Should Leave Them There

Imagine you open your mailbox. Inside, there’s a couple of bills, a postcard, and then, what’s this? A dryer sheet? You wonder how it got in there. Is someone playing a laundry-themed practical joke? There’ve been reports from homeowners across the country who are finding dryer sheets in their mailb

Rent vs. Buy: Is Renting Cheaper Than Buying a Home Right Now?

Renting remains more economical than buying a home, as a surge in new supply continues to drive prices down across the country. “Rent continues to fall in many of the major metros across the United States for a variety of reasons,” explains Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com®. “The bigge