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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 1d

Some good news on the weight-loss front: Customers can now go to Costco to get Ozempic and Wegovy.

My latest at @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91416968/oze...

The chain’s pharmacy is offering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy nationwide, along with a 2%-off perk for certain customers.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 1d

The federal government shutdown could impact
Social Security in this important way.

I explain in my latest for @fastcompany.com

www.fastcompany.com/91416735/soc...

A critical Social Security change impacting monthly benefits is at risk because of the government shutdown

To calculate cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases to 2026 Social Security checks, the agency needs data from the largely furloughed Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 11d

Starting next week, Social Security will not longer be sending out paper checks. Here's how you can enroll in electronic payments.
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www.fastcompany.com/91411681/soc...

Social Security payments will see a big change next week: What you need to know about the September 30 update

The Social Security Administration will no longer issue these kinds of checks, starting Tuesday. Here's what retirees will need to do to collect benefits.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 12d

What to know about Amazon's massive $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC, and how much of that goes to eligible Prime members.

Here's my latest @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91411023/ama...

Amazon might owe you money: $1.5 billion payout for Prime members follows FTC settlement. Here's what to know

Amazon settled an FTC lawsuit alleging it used 'deceptive practices' to sell Prime subscriptions, then made it 'exceedingly difficult' to cancel.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 12d

A new report from Senate Democrats said DOGE employees had access to personal data on all Americans—including Social Security numbers, and that's not all.

More in my latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91410926/dog...

DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report

The unsecured database also holds dates of birth, parents' names, and other personal information—and Russia, China, and Iran know about it, says the report.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 13d

Day trading could get easier if the SEC approves this new rule.
My latest at @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91410378/sto...

Day trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and more could get easier thanks to this rule change—here's how

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority just approved one of the most significant updates for retail investors since 2001.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 13d

How Michaels is bringing a slice of Joann fabrics back to life.

My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91410075/joa... #Michaels #Joann

Joann coming back? IP owner Michaels is resurrecting the fabrics brand—here's how, where, and when

Months after buying Joann's intellectual property, Michaels is bringing back a version of the crafts retailer, including beloved items like the Big Twist yarn.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 14d

Finally, some good news...
Job seekers are getting hired in a shorter period of time, according to the latest findings from ZipRecruiter.
Here are the jobs most in demand in my latest for @fastcompany.com

www.fastcompany.com/91407585/job...

Job seekers are getting hired faster—for these careers in particular

Despite the uncertainty in today’s job market, the job search process is getting shorter for some applicants, says a new report from ZipRecruiter.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 14d

I wrote about 'financial nihilism’ for @fastcompany.com and why it has Gen Z,and some younger millennials, making riskier investments.
www.fastcompany.com/91409398/gen...

Gen Z is deep in ‘financial nihilism’: Why young people are betting big on stocks and crypto

It’s no secret that Gen Z has a less optimistic economic outlook and a different take on investing than older generations.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 14d

The deadline to submit a claim in Poppi soda’s $8.9 million class-action lawsuit is quickly approaching. Here's how to file.
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www.fastcompany.com/91409170/pop...

Poppi soda $8.9 million settlement: Customers can claim payouts—but the deadline is this week. Here's how to file

Poppi recently settled a class-action lawsuit arguing that the prebiotic soda's "gut healthy" marketing was misleading.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 18d

Tariffs are forcing retailers and manufacturers to rethink supply chain strategies and develop new ways to get their products to consumers without massive price hikes, delays, and disruptions.

I wrote about 'tariff hacking for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91407359/wha...

What is ‘tariff hacking’—and can it help keep prices down?

Retailers are rethinking their supply chain strategies amid Trump’s trade war. Here’s what that means for consumers.

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Fast Company @fastcompany.com · 19d

Live Nation stock drops as FTC sues Ticketmaster for alleged bait-and-switch ticket pricing. f-st.co/SzOT1YP

FTC sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ticket resales

The ticketing giant is accused of violating the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, or BOTS Act.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 22d

A growing number of car owners are finding themselves 'underwater' on their auto loans, according to new data.
Here's my latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91404872/why...

Why more car owners are 'upside down' on their loans

On average, drivers with underwater trade-ins owe nearly $7,000 more than their cars are worth.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 22d

Fast-food chains are losing their breakfast customers to an unlikely source: gas stations and convenience stores.
My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91404772/why...

Why more customers are skipping McMuffins for gas station grub

Quietly but surely, convenience stores have become breakfast’s biggest disrupters.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 25d

Google, OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic vary widely in how they identify hate speech, according to new research from @asc.upenn.edu
Here's my latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91403820/res... #Google #OpenAI #Anthropic

Researchers studied how Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek identify hate speech. Here's how they vary

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals inconsistencies in how models like ChatGPT and Claude Sonnet treat slurs and inflammatory language.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 26d

Tariffs aren’t just bad for business and consumers: They will also increase the number of Americans living in poverty, according to new research from Yale.

My latest @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91402824/eco...

Economists calculated the cost of Trump's tariffs for Americans. The numbers are staggering

According to new research from Yale's Budget Lab, 2025 tariff price hikes could push hundreds of thousands into poverty.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 27d

There are some jobs people can still do better than AI. Here's one of the them.
My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91402088/res...

Research shows humans are far superior to AI on this business task

According to a new study, people can still be way more persuasive than artificial intelligence.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 27d

The world's best airline rewards programs for 2025 are in...
My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91401067/air...

Airline rewards rankings 2025: These programs offer the best points value, flight change and cancellation perks

American, Alaska, and United stood out among 59 airlines sweetening the deal for frequent fliers, according to Point.me.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 29d

Confidence in finding a new job is at an all-time low among workers, while job hugging—the trend where “workers hold onto their jobs for dear life”—is at an all-time high, according to a new survey.
My latest @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91400248/new...

This figure paints a stark picture on why workers are job hugging

According to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, confidence in finding a new job is at an all-time low.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 29d

What to know about the first millennial saint—a tech savvy, video game playing Catholic teen.
My latest @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91400078/car...

Pope Leo names first millennial saint: What to know about the Catholic teen dubbed 'God's influencer'

The canonization of Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 at age 15, comes as the church is trying to reach more young people, including Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Here's the full list of the 68 jobs eligible for a tax write-off in 2025 under the 'no tax on tips' and overtime provision in Trump's new massive tax bill.

See if you qualify by reading my latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91399157/no-...

No tax on tips and overtime: Full list of 68 jobs eligible for the write-off under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The No Tax on Tips Act offers a new income tax deduction of up to $25,000 for certain workers—including chefs, tutors, and influencers—starting this year.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Aug 29

Labor Day protests: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in events in all 50 states. My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91394470/lab... @50501movement.bsky.social #MayDayStrong #LaborDayProtest #LaborDay

'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day protests planned for all 50 states: Here's what to know

The events are being spearheaded by a coalition of labor unions, community organizations, women's rights groups, and concerned citizens.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Aug 27

American Eagle stock soars with a new celebrity campaign: Taylor Swift’s new fiancé, Travis Kelce. And the timing couldn't be better.
My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91393949/ame... #AEO

Why is AEO stock soaring? American Eagle is in the headlines again—but this time, its timing couldn't be better

Following controversy over its Sydney Sweeney ad, American Eagle has another celebrity selling jeans: Taylor Swift's new fiancé, Travis Kelce.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Aug 27

I reported today on Trump Media's latest crypto play for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91392955/tru... #crypto

Here's the latest reason why Trump Media's DJT stock is climbing, thanks to crypto

The president is strengthening his ties to the digital asset industry yet again, this time in a partnership with Crypto.com.

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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ice cream recall: Why half-gallons of this popular brand are getting pulled off the shelf.
My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91392265/blu... #recall

Check your freezer for this Blue Bell ice cream sold at Walmart and Kroger, recalled over serious life-threatening risk

Half-gallons of this Blue Bell ice cream flavor are being pulled off shelves in 16 states, according to a notice from the FDA.

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