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Throughout the year, Better Business Bureau tracks the riskiest scams that cost people time, money and energy – and as 2025 draws to a close, we’re sharing our New Year’s resolutions for a fraud-free 2026. The most recent BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that investment and cryptocurrency scams were the riskiest for consumers last

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—Folks, for too long, Washington has run on crisis. Shutdown threats, bloated omnibus bills, and backroom deals became the norm—and everyday Americans paid the price. This week, I’m proud to say those days are ending. And the days of security, safety, and savings are beginning. This week, the

Odds are you’ll be part of the rush to return a gift this holiday season – retailers are expecting 17% of their holiday sales to be returned this year. And like many, you probably want that process to be as easy, convenient and inexpensive as possible. Unfortunately, holiday returns can be more complicated than usual.

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Heading into a new year, it feels like a great time to mix things up. So, after several years interviewing leaders in health and medicine to get their insight for this column, I thought it seemed only fair to turn the tables and have a colleague interview

We’re getting down to the wire on gift-giving. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips for buying gift cards safely if you need a last-minute option. Gift cards are a great option for someone who lives far away or would prefer to pick out their own gift. They operate much like cash – which is convenient

There’s a lot of money flying around during the holiday season, and you’ll almost certainly use multi-factor authentication to access a bank account, credit card or the website for your favorite store within the next couple weeks. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

Representing you in the Missouri Senate is an honor and a privilege. I am grateful to you for giving me this opportunity. I hope that this Christmas is especially merry for all of you. I trust that it will be filled with special warmth and meaning as you gather with your loved ones and reflect

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—This Christmas season, there’s a reason for real cheer in Missouri: House Republicans just passed a health care plan that actually lowers costs for everyday Americans. Not a single Democrat voted for it. That’s right—zero Democrats stood with hardworking families; instead, they chose to protect big insurance companies.

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with efforts to curb cigarette smoking. Seen another way, this translates to over 76 million years added to people’s lives. It’s truly astounding and doesn’t even include the

Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) wrote to the Department of the Treasury to request a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) of the 2017 foreign acquisition of the Knob Noster Trailer Park by owners with alleged ties to Chinese intelligence, located less than one mile away from Whiteman