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Good morning Member

I’m so glad to be spending a quiet Sunday morning with you. Pull up a chair with me for a minute. Let me share a story about my name, since some of you might be wondering. You see, I’ve always had what my friends lovingly called my “default sad face”—that naturally serious, slightly droopy look some are just born with. So they started calling me “Blue”, not because I was down, but because my expression always looked like I was deep in thought or halfway to a sigh. The funny part? I was usually perfectly fine! The nickname stuck, and before long, it became the name that felt most like home.

So today’s question fits right in with that memory: How did your friends refer to you back then? Was it by your first name, last name, or a nickname? I’d love to hear your stories in the forum. Those little names we carried in our younger years say so much about who we were, and often who we still are.

Now that we’ve had our morning chat, let’s ease into the good stuff. Here are today’s stories, handpicked just for you: Extra Social Security check this month, “pig-butchering scam” targeting Americans, 80-cent ice cream scoops, and more!

News & Finance

• The president’s latest retirement proposal, modeled from the other side of the world, is sparking big questions for today’s seniors.

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• Good news to close out the year: Social Security recipients are getting two checks in December. Here’s the breakdown so you don’t miss a thing.

• Avoid this “pig-butchering” scam sweeping through vulnerable Americans—one dad already watched $280,000 disappear!

• Seniors across the country are discovering this easy way to get errands done—without the hassle.*

• If you’ve saved a $2 bill for old times’ sake, take a closer look; yours may be worth far more than sentimental value.

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• Imagine watching your old Christmas mornings with your grandkids. This service makes those moments easy to relive.

• Don’t leave free money on the table! Check this list of 10 overlooked perks that could put cash back in your pocket.

• With open enrollment ending today, now’s the perfect moment to peek at the 2026 drug-cost changes that may help stretch your retirement dollars.

• With his 100th birthday just around the corner, this Hollywood icon is still dancing—and his marriage shows how love can defy every expectation.

Food & Health

• Medicare Advantage may owe you up to $400 in everyday essentials, and most folks don’t even know. Why are so many retirees never told?

• Many older Americans use this blood pressure medication. Now, 11,000+ bottles are being recalled after tiny traces of another drug were found.

• America’s 31-flavors favorite is offering scoops of this frozen treat at less than a dollar just for TODAY! Go treat yourself.

• McDonald’s just introduced a surprising new rule that’s turning some customers away. Is this a smart move or a recipe for a McBacklash?

• Whip up this cozy, crowd-pleasing bake that layers comfort, cheese, and just the right kick for a perfect winter warm-up.

• A tense moment on a falling plane ends with a punchline that’ll have you laughing out loud.

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