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Wakey wakey! There’s just something about the smell of woodsmoke in the air and the sight of colorful leaves that tugs at the heartstrings and takes you back to simpler times—makes you want to pull on a cozy sweater and relive a few of those golden memories, right? Speaking of golden, I’m interested: What was your favorite fall activity growing up? Head over to the forum and share a little piece of your past with us.

Let’s have a quick recap! The answer to Friday’s tricky unscramble, C R A H C A T E R, is character! Hats off to our Word Wizards who figured it out.

Don’t put your thinking caps away just yet! Here’s the next puzzle: C L I E N T L O C O

If you think you’ve got it, post your answer in the forum. Everyone who cracks it will get a special shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter! Alright now, let’s slide right into today’s stories: Social Security updates this month, USPS’ $100 holiday gift, Popeyes’ Thanksgiving surprise, and more!

News & Finance

• Government shutdown? No problem. Social Security payments are on time this November, and some folks might see bigger checks than ever.

• Have you heard about this service helping seniors with meals, rides and more with just one call?*

• Sweet and juicy, yes, but these recalled fruit from Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and other major retailers could come with a hidden risk.

• USPS is quietly adding a little holiday cheer to your packages with this $100 bonus—free of charge, no sign-up needed.

• The ultimate men's multivitamin, Emerson, is marked down to $27.99 for a limited time.*

• After weeks of worry, relief may finally be on the way. A new court order could send SNAP benefits out sooner, possibly within days.

• The time change this weekend might be simple on paper, but for many seniors, it’s the small shifts that can make the biggest difference.

• Now that you’ve gained “extra time”, why not use it to give your wallet a boost? Here are eight easy ways to stretch your budget in under an hour.

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Life & Laughter

• Got five minutes left in that extra hour? That’s all you need for a workout that’s changing how older Americans stay active.

• You trust your car to have your back, but a strange new airbag issue might just blow that trust wide open. Could your vehicle be affected?

• A new discovery might soon make hair loss a thing of the past, and the results are turning heads around the world.

• The best part of aging? You’ve earned the right to laugh about it, especially at these all-too-real moments. Do any of them sound familiar?

• When the maid asks for a raise, her reasons leave the wife speechless—and the punchline’s a doozy.

Food & Lifestyle

• Why spend hours in the kitchen when this fast-food favorite delivers a perfectly seasoned turkey to your door? See what it costs.

• Wondering whether it’s time for extra help or just less housework? Knowing the difference could help you enjoy more comfort and peace of mind.

• Wendy’s famous chili is making headlines again—and yes, some fans say you can actually buy it by the bucket. Is it true, though?

• This quick and flavorful dish brings all the goodness of your favorite Mexican restaurant straight from the Instant Pot!

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