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3 Questions That Determine if You’re Actually Ready to Retire Early

Thinking of calling it quits in your late 50s or early 60s? Before you retire early, see if you can answer these three important questions.

Kiplinger

The longevity revolution is here. Our systems still think we die at 65

Most of us can expect to live into our 80s, 90s and beyond. Yet from Medicare to financial planning, we still design for short lives and early retirement.

Fortune

America's Debt Problem Is a Health Care Problem

And the government's "solution" is making it worse.

Reason

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Molina Healthcare Stock Explodes 11% on Q1 Earnings Beat and Cost Control Wins

Molina Healthcare Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 11% Thursday, surging to around $170.49 as investors cheered the managed care giant's first-quarter 2026 earnings beat and disciplined medical cost management amid a challenging environment for health insurers.

International Business Times

RFK Jr agenda suffers another loss as trans advocates hail ‘huge step forward’

Judge’s repeal of Trump ban on gender-affirming care for children ‘a meaningful win for patients’, experts say

The Guardian - US

8 Critical Decisions You Need to Make Before the New 2027 Medicare ‘Plan Simplicity’ Rules Take Effect

If you’re on Medicare (or about to be), you may want to pay close attention to what’s coming in 2027. Federal regulators are rolling out...

Saving Advice

Trump team delays pilot program for Medicare to cover cost of ‘fat shot’

Without insurance or discounts, GLP-1 injectables can cost more than $1,000 per month

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4 Hidden Costs in Zero-Premium Medicare Plans

Zero-premium Medicare plans sound like a financial win right out of the gate. No monthly premium feels like a break, especially for retirees managing fixed incomes and rising healthcare costs. These plans, often offered through Medicare Advantage, promise coverage that looks similar to traditional Medicare but without that recurring bill.

The Free Financial Advisor

Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year? (Plus, 6 Ways to Avoid it in the Future)

Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.

Kiplinger

While it wasn’t his idea, Medicare helped make the mythos of Bob Hawke

It was the big-picture reform that defined the Labor prime minister Bob Hawke and infuriated his opponents with its radical promise of a fairer, healthier society.

The Conversation

The Medicare Card Scam: Why You Should Never Pay for a Replacement Card Under Any Circumstance

If someone calls you saying you need to pay for a replacement Medicare card, hang up immediately—because it’s almost certainly a scam. This tactic has...

Saving Advice

Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

The Trump administration is requiring all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some Medicaid providers

The Independent UK

UnitedHealth Stock Just Surged Into Overbought Territory. Is It Too Late to Bet on a Turnaround?

UnitedHealth shares rally on strong Q1 earnings and impressive full-year guidance. Here’s why it isn’t too late to invest in UNH stock yet.

Barchart

Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon – and cuts to healthcare and housing

The president’s proposed $445bn increase in military spending would batter popular domestic programs as millions struggle

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5 Ways Retirees Accidentally Reduce Their Social Security Checks

Claiming early, working too much or triggering taxes can cut Social Security benefits. Learn the common mistakes retirees make -- and how to avoid them.

Saving Advice

The 1.3 Million List: Why Medicare Is Replacing ID Numbers for 1.3 Million Enrollees

If you’ve heard about new Medicare cards showing up in mailboxes across the country, you’re not imagining things. In 2026, about 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries...

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Insurance Changes That Can Increase Costs in Retirement

Retirement should feel like a reward, not a financial puzzle filled with surprise expenses. Yet insurance costs often shift in ways that catch people off guard right when they expect stability the most. Small changes in coverage, timing, or provider choices can quietly drain a fixed income over time.

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Social Security Updates: Retirees Who Get More — and Who Misses Out

Recent Social Security updates mean higher benefits for some retirees but less for others, depending on income, claiming age and work history.

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Reason

"Unserious Leaders Are Unsafe," Opines a Federal Judge About RFK, Jr.

That's the opening line from yesterday's Oregon v. Kennedy, by Judge Mustafa Kasubhai (D. Or.) (the only federal judge I've… The post "Unserious Leaders Are Unsafe," Opines a Federal Judge About RFK, Jr. appeared first on Reason.com.

The Conversation

Built to last? History shows us the art of reform that’s both bold and enduring

Reform, while never an easy task, is probably more difficult now than it used to be. Not only is declining trust a problem, belief in governments’ ability and willingness to affect real change is also in decline.

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The $345,000 Reality: What the Average Retiree Will Spend on Healthcare After Age 65

If you think healthcare in retirement will be manageable, the numbers may surprise you. Recent estimates show that the average 65-year-old couple could need around...

The Guardian - US

Falling fertility, debt and AI: is the US headed toward a population crisis?

Americans having fewer kids plus an ageing population could be a recipe for disaster that further erodes social stability

Saving Advice

Your 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan May Deny Your Next ‘Emergency’ MRI-Here’s Why

If you’ve ever rushed to the ER or urgent care with severe pain, dizziness, or a possible stroke, you probably assumed your insurance would cover...

Kiplinger

The New Retirement Math: How an Active Lifestyle Can Lower Your 2026 Taxes

Avoid rising IRMAA surcharges and discover how volunteering and part-time work keep more of your Social Security benefits tax-free.

The Free Financial Advisor

4 Medicare Advantage Changes That Could Affect Your Doctor Access

If you’ve ever assumed your doctor would always be just a phone call away, Medicare Advantage plans might surprise you. These plans can shift quietly from year to year, and those changes can directly impact which doctors you can see—and how easily you can see them.

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