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4 Ways the Trump Administration Can Decrease the Retirement Costs in the Next 3 Years

Learn how the Trump administration could use policy changes to reduce retirement costs over the next three years and what it may mean for you.

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The Pacific worker scheme is in Australia’s economic and strategic interests. But its future hinges on fixing its flaws

Giving workers access to Medicare and making it easier for them to change jobs would help solve the scheme’s problems

The Guardian - AU

Medicare Savings Programs Are Accepting New Applications Again

For millions of seniors, a rejection letter from a state Medicaid office feels like a final verdict. If you applied for help with your Medicare...

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Medicare Preventive Benefits That Cost Nothing — But Go Unused

We often associate going to the doctor with paying a copay. This fear of a bill keeps many seniors away from the office until they...

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7 Unexpected Ways Monthly Deposits Shrink After Retirement

We often assume that once we retire, our monthly income becomes a fixed and reliable number. We spend years calculating our Social Security benefit down...

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The Medicare Part B Increase That’s Reducing Social Security Checks By About $185/Month in 2026

If you’re retired, planning to retire, or even just watching your future finances with one wary eye, here’s a headline that deserves your attention. A potential Medicare Part B premium increase in 2026 could translate into Social Security checks shrinking by as much as $185 per month for some Americans,…

The Free Financial Advisor

Why the Same Prescription Jumps From $40 to $400 Without Warning — The Insurance Reset Behind It

It is the most common and frustrating scene in American healthcare: You walk up to the pharmacy counter to pick up the same medication you...

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7 Common Medications Affected by Midyear Pricing Shifts

We are trained to expect changes to our health insurance in January. We spend December reviewing Open Enrollment packets, selecting a plan, and budgeting for...

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Why 2026 Social Security Check May Feel Smaller Than Anticipated

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.

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Kevin Warsh will inherit a challenge no Fed chief has faced since post-World War II

Debt and deficits will put Kevin Warsh under great pressure to keep interest rates low and rely on short term borrowing. But long term that will have serious consequences.

Fortune

Filed for Social Security Too Soon? 2 Ways to Get a Do-Over

If you've claimed Social Security too soon, two SSA rules allow a do-over. But be warned: Using them clumsily can lead to surprise repayments or lost benefits.

Kiplinger

6 Free Financial Counseling Programs Retirees Are Using More Often

Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation, not acute financial stress. However, inflation and rising healthcare costs are forcing many seniors to make...

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New 2026 Medicare Rules That Slash Costs for Kidney Patients

A diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) used to mean a lifetime of financial anxiety. Patients watched their savings drain away on expensive prescriptions and...

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Why Piper Sandler Thinks UnitedHealth Stock Is the Top Insurer to Buy Now

UNH stock is facing significant risk due to the Trump administration's focus on the health insurance sector.

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Medicare Advantage Plans Are Restoring Benefits That Paused Last Fall

November and December are often expensive months for seniors on Medicare Advantage. You may have gone to the dentist only to find your coverage was...

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Should You Buy the Dip in These 2 Dividend Stocks?

Tighter Medicare Advantage payment rates are testing two established health insurers, with CVS Health offering a safer dividend entry at 28% upside and 3% yield while Humana's 36% year-over-year decline creates a riskier but potentially stronger bounce-back opportunity if profitability stabilizes faster than the market expects.

The Guardian - US

Newsom fights back after Dr Oz accuses LA’s Armenians of healthcare fraud

California governor files complaint against Medicare head’s ‘baseless and racist allegations’

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8 Cost-of-Living Discounts That Quietly Restart After January

January is usually associated with price hikes and new fees. However, it is also the month when valuable discount programs reset their calendars. Many assistance...

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This Surprisingly Versatile Account Should Be in Your Retirement Plan

The Swiss Army knife of accounts can help provide tax-free income in retirement. "Be Prepared."

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How to Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties Forever

Whether you are still working or planning to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

The Free Financial Advisor

Why Fixed Income Doesn’t Feel Fixed Anymore for Retirees in 2026

Everyone who’s retired or eyeing retirement remembers the day they first heard “fixed income,” pictured as a money safety net that kicks in like clockwork every month. That dependable paycheck — from Social Security, pensions, annuities, or bond interest — was supposed to be the rock in the shaky sea…

Kiplinger

Ask the Editor, January 30: Questions on Social Security Benefits Taxation

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the taxation of Social Security benefits

Kiplinger

Prior Authorization for Traditional Medicare Patients Has Started in 6 States

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting this year. Here are the particulars.

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Hospitals Are Reclassifying Care to Reduce Coverage

The most dangerous person in the hospital is not a sick patient—it is the administrative auditor. While you are recovering in a hospital bed, a...

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6 Transportation Benefits Seniors Can Activate Mid-Winter

Winter is the season of isolation for seniors. When sidewalks turn into ice sheets and driving becomes hazardous, many older adults simply stop leaving the...

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