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Medicare Announces Price Cuts For 15 Drugs— Novo Nordisk's Wegovy And Ozempic To Cost $274 A Month

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Tuesday announced that it has secured lower prices for 15 of its highest‑cost medications, resulting in substantial annual savings on prescription expenses.

Benzinga

Quiet Disaster: Why Skilled Nursing Facilities Are Closing Their Doors

Across the country, families are waking up to a quiet disaster: skilled nursing facility closures are accelerating, leaving vulnerable seniors with fewer care options. These...

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The Surprising Way to Reduce Your Dementia Risk

Lower your dementia risk with this one hack.

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Has America's obesity rate plateaued?

Some recent national numbers suggest the obesity rate has plateaued or even declined. Experts are skeptical.

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Services You Thought Were 'Free' Now Carry Bigger Price Tags as Medicare 2026 Premiums Rise

Americans to pay more with 2026 Medicare premium adjustments.

International Business Times UK

Medicare 2026 Premiums: Why Low-Income Dual Enrollees Face the Harshest Squeeze

Medicare 2026 premiums are jumping 9.7 per cent, erasing the benefits of the 2.8 per cent Social Security COLA for millions. Discover how this historic hike impacts dual enrollees and monthly budgets.

International Business Times UK

Ask Yourself These 6 Questions Before You Get Medicare

Ask yourself the six questions below before you get Medicare.

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Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, 2025, will reduce the monthly prices of these medications by hundreds of dollars.

The Conversation

UnitedHealth Stock: ‘Big,’ ‘Fat,’ and ‘Rich,’ or an Undervalued S&P 500 Buy Here?

President Donald Trump continues to take aim at major health insurance companies and says he only supports sending money to individuals, not subsidies for insurance companies.

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Here's What Being in the 2% Club Means for Your Retirement

Only 2% of the population has both a pension and more than $1 million saved. This is a great place to be, but also requires advanced tax planning.

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The Quiet Expansion of Senior Benefits in Unexpected Places

Senior benefits are often associated with Social Security and Medicare, but new programs are quietly expanding in unexpected places. These expansions are not heavily advertised,...

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Healthcare Subsidy Cliff: What Seniors Face as ACA Credits Expire

As 2025 winds down, millions of Americans—especially seniors not yet eligible for Medicare—are bracing for a financial shock. The enhanced premium tax credits under the...

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Will You Outlive Your Money?

Americans are less prepared for retirement than they think and are at risk of running out of funds sooner than they realize, according to some reports.

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6 Changes to IRAs, 401(k)s and HSAs in 2026

Changes to IRAs — Roth and traditional — and 401(k)s may mean more money for you in retirement.

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6 Tax Reasons to Convert Your IRA to a Roth (and When You Shouldn't)

Here’s how converting your traditional retirement account to a Roth IRA can boost your nest egg — but avoid these costly scenarios.

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6 State-Level Benefits That Aren’t Promoted — But Still Active

Most retirees focus on federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, but state-level benefits can be just as valuable. These programs often provide financial relief,...

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Down 45% Year-to-Date, Novo Nordisk Ignites a Price War

Novo Nordisk's new pricing for its GLP-1 drugs is a strategic pivot to capture a mass market, pressure rivals, and secure long-term market dominance.

MarketBeat

Healthcare Rotation Underway: 3 Stocks Leading the Charge

Are healthcare stocks finally back in fashion? After years of underperformance, a healthcare rotation is underway, led by these three innovative drug makers.

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Benzinga

Retirees Often Face Higher Taxes After A Spouse Dies: Steps To Avoid 'Survivor's Penalty' From The IRS

Losing a spouse can deliver a second blow after grief, which is a higher tax bill. Financial planners warn that the so-called "survivor's penalty" can sharply raise lifetime taxes if couples don't plan.

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Powerful Lobbyists Scored a Secret Exemption That Cost Seniors Millions

In the flurry of legislative updates to Medicare in 2025, one quiet exemption went largely unnoticed. Tucked deep within a broader healthcare bill, this clause...

Axios

Exclusive: Sanders pushes Senate Dems to go big on health care deal

Sanders wants Democrats' proposal to extend the ACA tax credits, repeal $1 trillion in health care cuts, expand Medicare and lower prescription drug prices,

The Conversation

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in February 2025. Hackman had been living with Alzheimer’s and depended on Arakawa as his full-time caregiver.

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Medicare Part B Monthly Premiums To Jump In 2026: Here Is How Much You Will Pay

Medicare's standard monthly Part B premium will jump to $202.90 in 2026, a 9.7% increase from $185 in 2025, adding to the pressure on seniors already facing rising health costs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said.

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Did The Treasury Department Just Change Rules on Your IRA?

Retirement accounts like IRAs are designed to provide stability, but government rules around them change frequently. The Treasury Department’s latest adjustments in 2025 affect how...

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6 Free Legal Resources Every Retiree Should Know

Retirement brings freedom, but it also introduces new legal challenges. From estate planning to healthcare directives, seniors often face complex decisions that require professional guidance....

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