North American Community Hub Statistics
USAA has begun distributing a $500 million auto insurance dividend to about 830,000 eligible members in Florida. Payments started on June 15, 2026. USAA expects the average dividend to be about $760, and more than one-quarter of qualifying members are due to receive over $1,000. Eligibility generally applies to members who held a USAA auto … Read more
Social Security beneficiaries have four main payment dates to watch in August 2026, but Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive their August money before the month begins. The first regular Wednesday payment will arrive on August 12 for beneficiaries born from the 1st through the 10th. Two more rounds will follow on August 19 and … Read more
Millions of older Americans could face higher Medicare Part D premiums in 2027 after the federal government ends a temporary program that has been holding down the monthly price of prescription drug plans. The program will remain in place through December 31, 2026. No one is losing Part D coverage immediately, and current premiums will … Read more
A scholarship worth $30,000 sounds enormous until it arrives from a university charging $85,000 a year. The number printed on the award letter matters, but the unpaid amount matters more. International students need to compare tuition, housing, meals, insurance, fees, travel and personal expenses before deciding that an offer is affordable. Some programs below cover … Read more
Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Idaho have moved closer to hosting major federal nuclear facilities that could produce reactor fuel, recycle used fuel, generate electricity and manage radioactive waste. The five states were selected from 28 applications submitted by 26 states, according to the Department of Energy announcement released on July 28. No final site … Read more
Breakfast usually takes the blame when people discuss fasting. Eat it, skip it, delay it or replace it with coffee. New research suggests we may have been arguing about the wrong time of the day. Older women who stopped eating at least four hours before bed performed better on tests of planning and problem-solving than … Read more
Utah has been ranked the best-performing state in America for 2026, holding the top position for a fourth consecutive year in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best States list. South Dakota rose to second place, followed by Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska. New Hampshire, Idaho, Florida, Washington and Vermont completed the top 10. … Read more
A public dispute between the United States and France broke out at the United Nations after American diplomats walked out as the French ambassador began speaking during a Security Council meeting. The meeting on July 27 was officially about Russian attacks on Ukraine. The argument had almost nothing to do with Ukraine. It began with … Read more
Americans changing their mailing address through the United States Postal Service must now complete identity verification before USPS will begin forwarding their mail. The online process requires a valid mobile phone number, email address and credit or debit card. USPS charges $1.25 to confirm the applicant’s identity. Customers who cannot pass the online check must … Read more
U.S. airline fares were 26.5 percent higher in June 2026 than in June 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index. The increase far exceeded the 3.5 percent rise in overall consumer prices, making flying one of the fastest-rising household expenses during the period. A fare that cost $300 a year earlier … Read more