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Biden-Harris Administration Shields Medicare Premium Increases With Taxpayer Funds

The Biden-Harris administration's strategy to control Medicare premium increases faces criticism amid concerns about sustainability and taxpayer burden.

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Biden using his final months in office to promote 'moonshot' initiative to reduce cancer deaths

President Joe Biden is using his final months in office to tend to some of the top policy goals closest to his heart

The Independent UK

What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits

Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

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Tim Walz pick excites hopes of taking US healthcare beyond Obamacare era

Advocates are enthused by Harris’s running mate, who as Minnesota governor called healthcare a ‘basic human right’

The Guardian - US

Donated eggs and masturbation are common in fertility treatments. But they may not be OK for Muslim patients

For those experiencing fertility issues, cost can be a major barrier to becoming a parent.

The Conversation

How to Avoid the 'Widow's Penalty' After the Loss of a Spouse

After a spouse dies, people face the "widow's penalty," in which their tax bill may rise. Here's how to avoid it.

Kiplinger

Heart attacks fell dramatically during the pandemic — and they're still dropping

Better prevention is driving down heart-attack rates in the U.S., but the sharp drops seen at the height of the pandemic were likely caused by people avoiding medical care.

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Seven Lessons for New Retirees, From a New Retiree

The former editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance shares key financial takeaways from his first year of retirement.

Kiplinger

Home medical devices pose risks for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers

From infusion pumps to nebulizers, home medical equipment comes with potential problems for users.

Fortune

How a Roth Conversion Can Spare You From Medicare’s IRMAA and Taxes

If you've been a good saver and face large required minimum distributions (RMDs), then you need to plan for how to head off or limit higher Medicare premiums.

Kiplinger

The U.S. Can't Afford To Cut Taxes on Social Security Benefits

The campaign promise from Donald Trump sounds nice, but it would be disastrous when considering the program is already racing toward insolvency.

Reason

CVS Health Slashes 2024 Forecast, Changes Insurance Leadership

The company's latest forecast reflects significant setbacks in its insurance business, which has been adversely affected by increased claims and declining quality ratings for Medicare Advantage coverage.

International Business Times

Denmark gets Novo Nordisk to lower Ozempic prices

As Congress pushes for Medicare to cover anti-obesity drugs, puzzlement remains about who should get them, for how long, and at what price.

Fortune

How might U.S. health care change with a Harris-Walz administration?

Big changes could be coming, according to policy experts.

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Lessons for the U.S. from Japan's Lost Decade

Facing an economic downturn in the 1990s, Japan racked up debt. America should not repeat that mistake.

Reason

The Real Economic Catastrophe Will Be Caused by the U.S. Debt

Should we blame Biden and the politicians applauding him for their unwillingness to address our looming fiscal disaster?

The Street

Self employment tax vs. income tax - What's the difference?

When you’re self-employed, you’re responsible for paying both the employer and employee portions of taxes. Here’s how to calculate both.

The Guardian - US

Democrats should run on a progressive economic agenda. Americans are ready

Campaigning on an economic agenda that speaks to the needs of working families is a winning formula for Kamala Harris

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Medicare Recipients Can Now Use Amazon Pharmacy's RxPass

Amazon has changed its $5 RxPass prescription service to include Medicare beneficiaries — but you’ll still need an Amazon Prime membership.

Newcastle Herald

Senior doctor with no plan to retire says 'everyone should be bulk-billed'

'Now those babies are grown up and I'm seeing them as parents.'

The Street

Age, lifetime income, and policy changes may impact how much you'll receive in Social Security benefits.

When it comes to social security benefits, a few key factors impact how much financial assistance you'll receive. Here's what you need to know to maximize your benefits in 2024.

The Conversation

Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper

Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.

The Conversation

The good news is most of us pay low effective tax rates on an extra day’s work, even including means tests and childcare

Australia’s top marginal tax rate is 47% (45% plus Medicare levy), but some of us face a so-called effective marginal tax rate that’s much higher.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover knee and hip replacement surgery?

The average age to receive a knee or hip replacement is 65 making these surgeries common among Medicare beneficiaries.

The Guardian - AU

Scammers are targeting myGov accounts during tax time. How can users protect their ATO refunds?

Criminals change phone and email details to prevent users from receiving myGov notifications – before altering tax returns and bank account details

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