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Scams

5 tips to avoid online shopping scams: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Holiday

Yes, most banks and the stock market are open on Black Friday

Black Friday is not a federal holiday. Therefore, most banks and the stock market don’t close for the day, although the Nasdaq stock exchange will close early.
Donald Trump

Americans could see rising costs under Trump's proposed tariffs

Trump’s proposed tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, would cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
Money

Yes, the average Thanksgiving meal this year is more affordable than last year

Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down from a record high in 2022.
Medicare

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.
Money

Thanksgiving dinner is less expensive this year

Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down from a record high in 2022.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards

Flex cards are only offered by some private Medicare Advantage plans and only cover certain expenses.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits

Some Medicare Advantage plans, which are private health insurance plans not run by the government like traditional Medicare, may offer grocery cards.
Scams

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Money

Yes, some $2 bills are worth more money

Depending on the serial number printed on the bill, a $2 bill could be worth thousands of dollars.
Social Security

House Republicans haven’t introduced a bill to lower Social Security payments for some people

Readers asked us to VERIFY claims that House Republicans introduced a bill to cut Social Security payments for people who get pensions or disability. That's false.
Elections

No, you cannot buy Canadian citizenship

Online searches for “move to Canada” are spiking after the election, with some people wondering if they can buy Canadian citizenship. Here’s why that’s not possible.