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Hello there, dear GrayViners! I hope you’re easing into your day just fine. One of my best friends is celebrating their birthday today… and I haven’t gotten them a gift yet. I’m half-tempted to just show up with a cake, a couple of balloons, and my best “ta-da!” face. 🎂Are you someone who loves a surprise—or do you prefer a little warning first? Tell us in the forum!

Now, let’s solve yesterday’s riddle: What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?

The answer is an echo! Congratulations to our ever-clever Riddle Masters!

Up for another brain teaser? Unscramble this: R I C T E L E C

Send in your answer, and you might just be in tomorrow’s winners list. Today we’re covering a Social Security update, details on a settlement you may qualify for, a recall to check, and a tribute to a civil rights icon—along with lighter reads. 

News & Finance

• Heads up, GrayViners! Social Security payments up to $5,181 hit accounts today. Are you on the list?

• A common mobility aid used by many seniors has been recalled over serious safety risks. Take a minute to check your bedroom.

• Confused by all the nutrition advice out there? You might be able to talk to a registered dietitian online*—and many pay $0 with insurance.

• If you dined at this popular restaurant in recent years, you could be owed a $5,000 payout from a data breach settlement. See if you’re eligible.

• From marching with Martin Luther King Jr. to running for president, this civil rights leader has died at 84. Tributes poured in from former presidents.

• Ready to take sleep seriously? This smart sleep clock helps you build a healthier nighttime routine*—and you may be able to use your HSA/FSA.

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Good Food & Good Finds

• Getting started with an e-bike can be surprisingly affordable. You can save up to $1,000 on refurbished models, and they come with a 1-year warranty.

• To mark 80 years of tradition, Chick-fil-A is offering a free 1986 breakfast classic for a limited time. Here’s how to grab yours.

• A longtime beloved retailer is shutting down nationwide, with final sales up to 60% off. One more visit may be in order.

• Craving this fan-favorite ALDI treat? A nearly identical version is now on the shelves at a discount chain for $1.25.

• Let dinner simmer into something special and make an easy Italian classic with a few pantry staples—no fancy techniques required.

• Mom asked a simple emergency question—their answer? Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly in the parenting handbook. 🤭

Today’s Top Talkers

• Kind-hearted shoppers are falling victim to a new grocery store scam. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself.

• Not a nursing home: The nation’s first “dementia village”—complete with a spa and a movie theater—is getting ready to open its doors in one state.

• What does a day of eating look like under the latest US food guidelines? Find out how your meals stack up.

• Taking a short break from screens can ease daily stress. The “analog bag” trend is helping people do just that. What would you put in yours?

• Get ahead of spring with 6 things to toss this February, and enjoy a lighter home before the warm weather arrives.

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