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7 Insurance Gaps That Often Appear After Retirement

Retirement brings a welcome shift in priorities. The daily commute disappears, work schedules loosen up, and more time opens up for hobbies, family, and travel. Yet while many retirees spend years preparing their investment portfolios and savings accounts, insurance coverage often receives far less attention.

The Free Financial Advisor

Wealth Wise: Bridging the Healthcare Age Gap for Military Couples with TRICARE and Medicare

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, our reader turns 65 a year before their spouse. Here is how to seamlessly bridge the age gap using veteran benefits.

Kiplinger

Research Shows GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Weaken Bones — What Older Adults Should Ask Their Doctor

Around 9% of adults in the United States (65 and older) have reportedly used GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. As more people have used these...

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What a Medicare Part A Funding Shortfall Could Mean for Seniors Over the Next Decade

Following the release of the Trustees Report for Social Security and Medicare this year, many seniors have questions about the future of the two programs....

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6 Medicare Trust Fund Facts Retirees Should Know Before Changing Their Budget

Retirement budgets often look solid on paper until healthcare costs enter the conversation. A grocery bill might stay fairly predictable, but Medicare expenses and future program changes can influence everything from monthly spending to long-term savings strategies.

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6 Ways Working After Retirement Can Change Your Social Security, Medicare, and Tax Bill

In the United States today, retirement doesn’t mean completely leaving the workforce anymore. Actually, 1 in 5 Americans 65+ still works in a part-time or...

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7 Things the 2026 Trustees Report Actually Means for Seniors Counting on Social Security

The 2026 Trustees Reports for both Social Security and Medicare were released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on June 9, 2026. This report...

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Friday essay: I had to crowdfund my cancer treatment in Australia’s ‘universal’ health-care system

Economic hardship is a lingering consequence of Brooke’s breast cancer treatment, more than 30 years ago – which she paid for by selling her wedding ring. The treatment left her debilitated, fatigued and unable to work for some time. Friends brought groceries and the Cancer Council provided some financial support,…

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FAIR Health Data Shows 52% of Telehealth Patients Received Mental Health Diagnoses in Q1 2026 Across All Ages

FAIR Health Q1 2026 data released June 15: telehealth up 10.1%; 52.1% of patients received mental health diagnoses — #1 in every age group and every U.S. region.

Medical Daily

AI scams are targeting more seniors than ever — these 7 safety tips can keep them safe

With the vast majority of senior citizens falling victim to AI scams, it’s best to keep these seven tips in mind to protect them from future disasters.

Tom’s Guide

Genicular Artery Embolization Delivered 12 Months of Knee Arthritis Pain Relief without Surgery in Nearly 200 Patients

Radiology study June 16, 2026: genicular artery embolization with resorbable microspheres delivered 12 months of significant pain relief and improved mobility in ~200 OA patients.

Medical Daily

7 Medicare IRMAA Triggers That Can Raise Your Premiums Two Years Later

Many retirees assume their Medicare premiums will remain relatively stable from year to year. Then a surprise letter arrives showing higher Medicare Part B and...

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How the 2026 Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Changes Prescription Budgeting

A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that 9 in 10 older adults rely on prescription drugs to maintain...

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‘Social Security is on a collision course toward insolvency,’ watchdog says. It hasn’t been this bad since 1983

The 2026 Social Security Trustees’ Report finds the worst financial outlook in nearly half a century—and a new law signed this year made things worse.

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6 Required Minimum Distribution Rules Retirees Should Recheck Before Year-End

One of the most costly mistakes retirees can make is not knowing the rules regarding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). The IRS has a set of...

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Medicare’s Part A Trust Fund Is Projected to Run Short in 2033: 6 Costs Seniors Should Watch

Approximately 67.5 million people depend on Medicare Part A in the United States, which provides patients with essential hospital insurance coverage. Part A typically covers...

Reason

Even an AI-Sparked Economic Miracle Will Not Save the Federal Budget

Congress cannot sit by and hope for AI to fix the deficit.

Medical Daily

Intensive Lifestyle Changes Reduce Risk of Multimorbidity by 25 Percent in Adults with Prediabetes, 20-Year JAMA Study Reveals

A 20-year NIH study published in JAMA June 15, 2026 found intensive lifestyle changes cut multimorbidity risk by 25% in adults with prediabetes.

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One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn

Former Howard-era adviser says Pauline Hanson’s party is channelling Donald Trump’s health agenda

The Free Financial Advisor

Low-Income Seniors Are Losing Extra Help Eligibility Without Any Notice

A growing number of low-income seniors are waking up to an unwelcome surprise at the pharmacy counter: their Medicare Extra Help has vanished. This program, officially known as the Part D Low-Income Subsidy, helps cover prescription drug costs for people on tight budgets. When it disappears without warning, out-of-pocket medication…

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Dental, Vision, and Hearing Still Aren’t Covered by Original Medicare in 2026

Original Medicare continues to surprise retirees in 2026 with a major gap that catches many people off guard. Despite covering hospital stays and doctor visits, it still does not include routine dental, vision, or hearing care. These three areas often become more important with age, which makes the exclusion feel…

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Part D Costs Are Rising for Seniors on Fixed Incomes Despite New Reform Rules

Prescription drug bills continue to squeeze retirement budgets, even as lawmakers introduce new Medicare changes meant to bring relief. Seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D now face a confusing mix of savings caps, rising premiums, and shifting plan structures. Many households expected reforms to ease financial pressure more quickly, but…

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Medicare and Employer Coverage Don’t Always Work Together the Way Retirees Expect

Retirement often brings a mix of excitement and confusion, especially when health coverage enters the picture. Many people assume employer insurance and Medicare automatically coordinate without any issues, but reality tells a different story. The rules surrounding enrollment, timing, and primary coverage can create unexpected gaps that lead to costly…

Kiplinger

Why I Decided to Appeal My Medicare IRMAA Surcharge

I retired from full-time work early last year, but I'm still subject to the surcharge because of this rule.

The Free Financial Advisor

Seniors Are Being Billed for Procedures They Were Told Were Fully Covered

Healthcare confidence can disappear fast when a bill arrives that no one expected. Many seniors schedule procedures, believing Medicare or supplemental insurance has already approved everything. Then the mailbox delivers a statement that turns a routine appointment into a financial shock. Hospitals and clinics often use complex billing codes that…

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